In 2005, Sokyrka released These Old Charms, a collection including some of her favourite jazz standards, popular numbers she sang on Idol and three originals. It attained certified gold status last June, and was recently nominated for a Juno in the "Best Pop Album" category.
Her new CD, Something Is Expected, will hit stores on August 29th, 2006, and will contain tracks all written or co-written by Sokyrka herself.
Tell Me Why
Theresa Sokyrka Lyrics
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I never asked her for anything,
But she gave me her whole life.
Greeting cards are a dollar
And laughter seems to be free.
The yuppie that had no money,
Well she didn't bother me.
Tell me why you want to love me.
Tell me why you want to help.
Because you just told me all about me
And expect me to get there myself.
Never knew why I did it.
Always made me sick in the end.
But I'll bet you why I did it
Had something to do with you my friend.
Well you told me much about being strong,
Made me feel just like my feet belonged.
I told myself I'd be replaced by your lovely arms,
And I'd never trace back to those old charms.
[Chorus:]
Tell me why you want to love me.
Tell me why you want to help.
Because you just told me all about me
And expect me to get there myself.
The song "Tell Me Why" by Theresa Sokyrka is a reflection on a relationship that has affected the singer deeply. The opening lines describe how the person walked into her life unexpectedly and gave her everything without asking for anything in return. This person has had a profound impact on her life and has made her realize that material things are not as important as human connection and laughter.
The chorus begs the question, "Tell me why you want to love me/ Tell me why you want to help," highlighting the confusion and uncertainty that comes with love and relationships. The singer discusses how the person has taught her to be strong and confident, giving her a sense of belonging, and making her believe in herself. However, she also acknowledges that she is responsible for her own growth and development, and that the person cannot do everything for her.
The final lines of the song allude to the fact that the singer is ready to move forward and leave the past behind. She realizes that she no longer needs the "old charms" of her previous relationships and is ready to embrace the new life that this person has given her.
Overall, "Tell Me Why" is a poignant reminder of the power of human connection and the importance of self-reflection and growth in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
She walked into the door and walked into my life.
Someone unexpectedly came into my life and made an impact.
I never asked her for anything,
I didn't request anything from this person who came into my life.
But she gave me her whole life.
However, this person gave me all of themselves.
Greeting cards are a dollar
Greeting cards are cheap.
And laughter seems to be free.
But laughter is priceless.
The yuppie that had no money,
A person who was poor,
Well she didn't bother me.
Didn't bother me because of her financial status.
[Chorus:] Tell me why you want to love me.
The artist is asking why this person wants to love them.
Tell me why you want to help.
They are also asking why the person wants to help them.
Because you just told me all about me
They feel like this person knows them better than they know themselves.
And expect me to get there myself.
But they still think they have to reach their goal on their own.
Never knew why I did it.
The artist is unsure why they didn't something in the past.
Always made me sick in the end.
It never turned out well in the end.
But I'll bet you why I did it
However, they think they now understand why they did it.
Had something to do with you my friend.
It had to do with the person they are addressing.
Well you told me much about being strong,
The person gave advice about being strong.
Made me feel just like my feet belonged.
This advice made them feel good and like they belonged.
I told myself I'd be replaced by your lovely arms,
The singer convinced themselves they could be comforted by this person.
And I'd never trace back to those old charms.
They wouldn't think about the past because they would be content with this person.
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