Hate to Tell You
Tiffany Alvord Lyrics


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Oh oh
Yay yeah
You’re walking into dangerous territory
I see it now, but you don’t see the warning
I tell you what it’s best, you do the opposite
Don’t say I never said

I hate to tell you “I told you so”
But this one I can’t let go
I hate to tell you “I told you so”
But this one I can’t let gooo-ooo-oo
This one I can’t let gooo-ooo-oo
I hate to tell you, but I told you so

Blind folded by infatuation of the money
It’s screaming out but you push away the signs
I tell you what I think, but you’re not listening
Don’t say I never said

I hate to tell you “I told you so”
But this one I can’t let go
I hate to tell you “I told you so”
But this one I can’t let gooo-ooo-oo
This one I can’t let gooo-ooo-oo
I hate to tell you, but I told you

Oh oh, you say you hear me loud and clear
Oh oh, you’re walking right into and dry my tear
Oh oh, stop before you look back with regret
Just don’t say I never said, oh oh

I hate to tell you “I told you so”
But this one I can’t let go
I hate to tell you “I told you so”
But this one I can’t let gooo-ooo-oo




This one I can’t let gooo-ooo-oo
I hate to tell you, but I told you so

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tiffany Alvord's song "Hate to Tell You" convey a sense of concern and frustration towards someone who is willingly entering dangerous territory despite the warning signs. The singer recognizes the impending danger, but the other person seems blinded by their infatuation or desire for money. The singer feels compelled to speak up and share their thoughts, even though they anticipate being ignored or disregarded. The repetition of the phrase "I hate to tell you 'I told you so'" emphasizes the singer's reluctance to be proven right in this situation.


The lyrics suggest that the other person is making choices that may lead to regrets or negative consequences. The singer is trying to prevent them from making a mistake by urging them to stop, listen, and reconsider their actions before it's too late. However, the person's refusal to heed the warning frustrates the singer, and they lament that they have no choice but to say "I told you so" in the future.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of helplessness, as the singer wants to protect the other person from harm but realizes that they cannot control their decisions or change their path. It's a bittersweet plea for the other person to recognize the warning signs and avoid the inevitable and potentially painful outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh
A feeling of concern or worry


Yay yeah
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm


You’re walking into dangerous territory
You are heading towards a risky situation


I see it now, but you don’t see the warning
I have insight into the danger, but you are ignorant of the signs


I tell you what it’s best, you do the opposite
I advise you on the right course of action, but you choose to do the opposite


Don’t say I never said
Do not deny that I warned you


I hate to tell you “I told you so”
I dislike having to remind you that I previously warned you


But this one I can’t let go
But this particular situation troubles me too much


Blind folded by infatuation of the money
Being unable to see clearly due to a strong desire for wealth


It’s screaming out but you push away the signs
The warnings are evident, but you disregard them


I tell you what I think, but you’re not listening
I share my opinion, but you refuse to take it into consideration


Oh oh, you say you hear me loud and clear
You claim to understand me perfectly


You’re walking right into and dry my tear
You are willingly entering a situation that causes me distress


Stop before you look back with regret
Pause and reconsider your actions before experiencing remorse later


Just don’t say I never said, oh oh
Simply acknowledge that I did indeed warn you


This one I can’t let go
This particular situation deeply concerns me




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: TIFFANY ALVORD

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