Tell Me When
Wolf and the Wereboys Lyrics
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Or when I look into ur eyes tell me not to stare
I can see u crying from ur eyes oh what a glare
Just tell me no
Tell me no “don’t touch me there”
I can get crazy you already know Oopsie me
Push me off and tell me “no knock it off”
Tell me to resist and not take it off
You know want me and I want you
But not here
Whisper in my ear “there’s people around”
Well let’s play hide and seek until we get found
But
Why won’t you tell me no when I touch on ur no no square
Or when I look into your eyes tell me not to stare
I can see you crying from ur eyes oh what a glare
Just tell me no
Tell me no “don’t touch me there”
I can get crazy you already know
Oopsie me
When we walk around and I start hugging from behind
Don’t get afraid to get poked from behind
Just turn around but don’t tell me your getting lonely
Just raise your hand and say ur gunna slap me
It’s just the process of me not getting riled up
See wasn’t so hard
Just to tell me no
We can even be sitting while I drive in the car
Holding hands while I place ur hand on the bar
Might just even rub a lil too hard
But don’t be alarmed, it’s just some tar
Just whipe it off it’s not that hard or just remember
You can tell me “no”
Why won’t you tell me no when I touch on your no no square
Or when I look into ur eyes tell me not to stare
I can see you crying from ur eyes oh what a glare
Just tell me no
Tell me no “don’t touch me there”
I can get crazy you already know Oopsie me
You might think what else I can possibly do
Well trust me baby you’d have no clue
I can lock ur arms
Hold on my garage
Keep you in the attic
Oh stop being so dramatic
I can do so many things but you can always tell me
Well...
Tell me “no”
Just tell me no
Just tell me no
Just tell me no
Just tell me no
Tell me no
Just tell me no
Tell me no
Just tell me no
Just tell me no
Just tell me no
Just tell me no
Why won’t you tell me no when I touch on your no no square
Or when I look into your eyes tell me not to stare
I can see you crying from ur eyes oh what a glare
Just tell me no
Tell me no “don’t touch me there”
I can get crazy you already know Oopsie me
These lyrics from Wolf and the Wereboys's song "Tell Me When" address themes of consent, boundaries, and communication in a relationship.
In the first paragraph, the lyrics express frustration that the person they are interested in does not clearly communicate their boundaries. They wonder why the person does not say "no" when they engage in physical touch or when they make intense eye contact. The lyrics suggest a desire for clear communication and respect for personal boundaries.
The second paragraph continues to explore the theme of consent and the importance of clear communication. The lyrics acknowledge that they can sometimes become impulsive or pushy, but they want the other person to tell them to back off. They imply that they are willing to listen and respect boundaries if they are clearly communicated.
The third paragraph delves into a different scenario, where the person and the singer are in public settings. The lyrics suggest that they want to engage in intimate acts, like playing hide and seek, but they also acknowledge the need to respect the presence of other people. The lyrics imply a desire for the other person to communicate any discomfort or desire to refrain from intimate behavior in public.
The fourth and final paragraph reiterates the theme of clear communication and consent. The lyrics express a willingness to engage in various actions, such as hugging or touching, but only if the other person clearly expresses their limits and boundaries. The lyrics also suggest that wiping off any discomfort or misunderstanding is not difficult and can be easily addressed by saying "no."
Overall, the lyrics of "Tell Me When" focus on the importance of open communication, consent, and respecting personal boundaries within a relationship. It encourages the other person to assert themselves by saying "no" when they are uncomfortable or when their boundaries are being crossed.
Line by Line Meaning
Why won’t you tell me no when I touch on your no no square
Why won't you set boundaries and communicate when I invade your personal space?
Or when I look into ur eyes tell me not to stare
Or when I gaze deeply into your eyes, tell me not to invade your privacy.
I can see u crying from ur eyes oh what a glare
I can see your tears through your eyes, the anger in your expression is intense.
Just tell me no
Just assert yourself and say no to me.
Tell me no “don’t touch me there”
Tell me firmly and clearly not to touch you in that inappropriate manner.
I can get crazy you already know Oopsie me
I can become uncontrollable, you're already aware of my unpredictable behavior.
Push me off and tell me “no knock it off”
Physically push me away and firmly tell me to stop my inappropriate behavior.
Tell me to resist and not take it off
Ask me to control myself and not remove any clothing.
Just don’t be mad when I takeoff
Just don't be angry when I impulsively leave.
You know want me and I want you
You know you desire me and I desire you as well.
But not here
But not in this public setting.
Whisper in my ear “there’s people around”
Softly inform me that there are others nearby.
Well let’s play hide and seek until we get found
Well, let's engage in a game of hide and seek until we are discovered by others.
When we walk around and I start hugging from behind
When we are walking and I initiate a surprise hug from behind.
Don’t get afraid to get poked from behind
Don't be afraid of being unexpectedly touched from behind.
Just turn around but don’t tell me your getting lonely
Simply face me, but refrain from expressing your feelings of loneliness.
Just raise your hand and say ur gunna slap me
Simply raise your hand and warn me that you might slap me.
It’s just the process of me not getting riled up
It's just a way for me to avoid becoming agitated.
See wasn’t so hard
You see, it wasn't difficult to communicate your boundaries.
Just to tell me no
Simply to say no to me.
We can even be sitting while I drive in the car
We can even be sitting together while I'm driving the car.
Holding hands while I place ur hand on the bar
Holding hands as I guide your hand to the bar.
Might just even rub a lil too hard
I might even apply pressure a bit too forcefully.
But don’t be alarmed, it’s just some tar
But don't be alarmed, it's just a sticky substance like tar.
Just whipe it off it’s not that hard or just remember
Just wipe it off, it's not difficult, or simply keep in mind
You can tell me “no”
You have the power to tell me no.
You might think what else I can possibly do
You might wonder what other inappropriate actions I am capable of.
Well trust me baby you’d have no clue
Well, trust me, baby, you would never expect.
I can lock ur arms
I can restrain your arms.
Hold on my garage
Trap you in my private space.
Keep you in the attic
Confine you in the attic.
Oh stop being so dramatic
Oh, stop overreacting.
I can do so many things but you can always tell me
I have various ways to exert control, but you can always assert yourself.
Well...
Well...
Tell me “no”
Simply tell me no.
Just tell me no
Just express your refusal.
Just tell me no
Just communicate your boundaries.
Just tell me no
Just assert yourself and say no.
Just tell me no
Just firmly deny my inappropriate advances.
Just tell me no
Just let me know your discomfort.
Tell me no
Express your refusal.
Just tell me no
Simply communicate your boundaries.
Tell me no
Assert yourself and say no.
Just tell me no
Just express your refusal.
Just tell me no
Just communicate your boundaries.
Just tell me no
Just let me know your discomfort.
Just tell me no
Simply tell me no.
Just tell me no
Just firmly deny my inappropriate advances.
Just tell me no
Just express your refusal.
Just tell me no
Simply communicate your boundaries.
Just tell me no
Assert yourself and say no.
Just tell me no
Just express your refusal.
Just tell me no
Just communicate your boundaries.
Just tell me no
Just let me know your discomfort.
Just tell me no
Simply tell me no.
Why won’t you tell me no when I touch on your no no square
Why won't you set boundaries and communicate when I invade your personal space?
Or when I look into ur eyes tell me not to stare
Or when I gaze deeply into your eyes, tell me not to invade your privacy.
I can see you crying from ur eyes oh what a glare
I can see your tears through your eyes, the anger in your expression is intense.
Just tell me no
Just assert yourself and say no to me.
Tell me no “don’t touch me there”
Tell me firmly and clearly not to touch you in that inappropriate manner.
I can get crazy you already know Oopsie me
I can become uncontrollable, you're already aware of my unpredictable behavior.
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Written by: Wolfgang Cerna
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