Tell Me What You Want
Zebra Lyrics


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I've been wasting my time
I am losing my mind
My head's on the floor
For evermore
I have given you all
All that I had
But with a slam of the door
You've driven me mad
Now I'm sad
Tell me what you want

You have taken it all
All of my love
Unrelenting you told
You told me a lie
So I can cry
There aren't words for it all
All that I feel
With the palm of your hand
You crushed me for real
Now what's the deal

Tell me what you want

I'm wishing to God you're gonna say you miss me
I'm crossing my fingers that you say you're gonna kiss me
I'm wishing to God you're gonna say you miss me
I've got my fingers crossed you'll kiss me one more time

So I can say I ain't been wasting my time
I am losing my mind
My head's on the floor
For evermore
I have given you all
All that I had
But with the slam of the door
You've driven me mad
Now I'm sad

Tell me what you want





I need you so bad
You got to tell me, tell me what you want..

Overall Meaning

The song 'Tell Me What You Want' by Zebra is a heart-wrenching plea of a lover who has been hurt and abandoned by their partner. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has given everything to their loved one and has been left with nothing but a broken heart. The opening lines, "I've been wasting my time, I am losing my mind," sets the tone for the rest of the song that is filled with agony and despair. The singer of the song is left on their knees, begging their partner to come back and make things right. They are longing for closure but are unable to move on until they know what their partner wants from them.


The chorus of the song, "Tell me what you want," is repeated several times, emphasizing the desperation of the lover. They are willing to do anything to make their partner happy, to make things work between them again. The verse that goes, "I'm wishing to God you're gonna say you miss me, I'm crossing my fingers that you say you're gonna kiss me," shows how much the singer still loves their partner and how badly they want them back in their life.


Overall, the song's lyrics are intense and emotionally charged, with an underlying tone of hope that things will work out in the end. The singer's raw and passionate vocals add to the song's powerful impact.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been wasting my time
I have wasted my time with you


I am losing my mind
You have caused me to lose my sanity


My head's on the floor
I am emotionally broken and defeated


For evermore
This pain feels like it will last forever


I have given you all
I have given you everything I have


All that I had
All of my love and affection


But with a slam of the door
You abruptly left me


You've driven me mad
Your actions have made me crazy


Now I'm sad
I am deeply upset and depressed


Tell me what you want
Please communicate with me and tell me what you want


You have taken it all
You have taken all of my love and affection


Unrelenting you told
You continuously lied to me


You told me a lie
You were not honest with me


So I can cry
You made me cry


There aren't words for it all
I cannot express in words the pain you have caused me


All that I feel
I feel extremely hurt and betrayed


With the palm of your hand
You crushed my spirit and left me feeling powerless


You crushed me for real
Your actions had a real and lasting impact on me


Now what's the deal
Can you explain yourself and your behavior?


I'm wishing to God you're gonna say you miss me
I hope you feel remorse for what you have done and miss me


I'm crossing my fingers that you say you're gonna kiss me
I am hoping for physical affection and closeness from you


I've got my fingers crossed you'll kiss me one more time
I am hoping for one more moment of intimacy with you


I need you so bad
I still have feelings for you and want you back


You got to tell me, tell me what you want
Please be honest and upfront with me about what you want in our relationship




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Randy Jackson

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@coltsnation7816

One of the most underrated American bands of all time

@joseluiscuevaslopez4511

Esa canción hace 35 años que la es cuche por primera vez en un recopilado de bandas

@tonyswitzer8469

I've drank beers as a drummer living in Slidell Louisiana and as a matter of fact me and Southern Spirit band open up for zebra and Slidell arena so these guys rock man God bless them all been there drink it seen it smoked it with them you know what I mean I'm 62 now and Moto and music is my life but I party with those guys from Slidell Louisiana their brothers of a lifetime!
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@garyconner6151

Keep jamming.love it

@kennethriker7127

It was 1984. I'd slip this cassette into my brand new 200 watt car stereo system. I would drive as fast as I could in that T/A and transform myself into a true Rock Star.

@jessepike3565

Was watching Cobra Kai season 2 and Johnny Lawrence had a ZEBRA shirt on in episode 8 that's what brought me here

@chrisblasko8147

Lol! Same here.

@UCEBANGA

Badass

@TheBlindDM

Me bought one

@johnmansolf2329

I herd them along time ago in my dad's record collection all 78s with a turn table and forgot how awesome it is

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