tell me how you rly feel
adam&steve Lyrics


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Let’s start with the ending
I’m covered in a sunset colored sky
Where do we go? When you leave it all behind

Well,  maybe I’m not your type
I never understood what that meant, anyway
Nothing lasts and love is sarcastic
I’m dropping hints like a flame from
A rocketship

I’ve had enough tell me how you really feel
These little games that I’m not playing
Well, that’s too much
Just tell me how you really feel
Another flame that I’m not chasing (chasing)

Just tell me how you really feel
Just tell me how you really feel

We’re cold blooded killers
Maybe in a secondary life that we led
When we got high on LSD

Well, maybe you’re not my type
Narcissist with an evil twist now
I’m smitten and I don’t know why
Am I a fool if I don’t try?

I’ve had enough tell me how you really feel
These little games that I’m not playing
Well, that’s too much
Just tell me how you really feel
Another flame that I’m not chasing (chasing)

Just tell me how you really feel
Just tell me how you really feel

Always running out of time
Windows down on the PCH, yeah
Only for a little while
Yeah, you decide if we take this ride
Always running out of time
Windows down on the PCH, yeah
Only for a little while
Yeah, you decide if we take this ride

I’ve had enough tell me how you really feel
These little games that I’m not playing
Well, that’s too much
Just tell me how you really feel
Another flame that I’m not chasing (chasing)





Just tell me how you really feel
Just tell me how you really feel

Overall Meaning

In the song "Tell Me How You Really Feel" by adam&steve, the lyrics delve into themes of uncertainty, introspection, and emotional vulnerability. The opening lines, "Let’s start with the ending, I’m covered in a sunset colored sky, Where do we go? When you leave it all behind," set the contemplative tone for the song. The reference to a sunset colored sky could symbolize a moment of transition or closure, highlighting the inevitable changes in a relationship.


The singer expresses a sense of confusion and insecurity with lines like "Maybe I’m not your type, I never understood what that meant, anyway." This could reflect feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt in the face of romantic uncertainty. The mention of dropping hints like a flame from a rocketship suggests a desire for clarity and direct communication in the midst of ambiguity.


The chorus repeats the plea to "tell me how you really feel," emphasizing the need for honesty and authenticity in relationships. The frustration with "little games" and unrequited pursuit is evident in the lines "Just tell me how you really feel, Another flame that I’m not chasing." The juxtaposition of chasing flames and cold-blooded killers creates a stark contrast between passion and detachment in the dynamics between the individuals.


The mention of experiences like getting high on LSD and references to narcissism and twisted emotions further illustrates the complex and tumultuous nature of the relationship being portrayed. The introspective questioning of being a fool for not trying reflects a fear of missed opportunities and the internal struggle between vulnerability and self-preservation.


The imagery of driving down the Pacific Coast Highway with windows down creates a sense of fleeting moments and choices to be made. The repeated refrain of "just tell me how you really feel" underscores the central message of the song - the importance of open communication and emotional honesty in navigating the complexities of love and relationships. Ultimately, the lyrics capture a sense of urgency and longing for clarity in a relationship where uncertainty and mixed signals reign.


Line by Line Meaning

Let’s start with the ending
Beginning with the end


I’m covered in a sunset colored sky
I am surrounded by the beauty of a sunset


Where do we go? When you leave it all behind
What happens when you abandon everything


Well, maybe I’m not your type
Perhaps I do not fit what you desire


I never understood what that meant, anyway
I never truly grasped the meaning of that statement


Nothing lasts and love is sarcastic
Love is fleeting and filled with irony


I’m dropping hints like a flame from a rocketship
I am hinting strongly and boldly


I’ve had enough tell me how you really feel
I am fed up, be honest with your emotions


These little games that I’m not playing
I refuse to engage in these tricks


Well, that’s too much
That is crossing the line


Just tell me how you really feel
Just be honest about your feelings


Another flame that I’m not chasing (chasing)
I am not pursuing another fleeting passion


We’re cold blooded killers
We are ruthless in our actions


Maybe in a secondary life that we led
In a past life we acted differently


When we got high on LSD
During moments of altered consciousness


Well, maybe you’re not my type
Perhaps you are not what I seek


Narcissist with an evil twist now
Self-absorbed with a dark side


I’m smitten and I don’t know why
I am captivated and unsure of why


Am I a fool if I don’t try?
Is it foolish to not make an attempt?


Always running out of time
Constantly feeling pressed for time


Windows down on the PCH, yeah
Driving with the windows down on the Pacific Coast Highway


Only for a little while
Only temporarily


Yeah, you decide if we take this ride
It is up to you whether we move forward




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BLAIR, ELIJAH GESINSKI, SAM HOLT FISHMAN

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