Tell Me No Lies
dr. feelgood/Dr Feelgood Lyrics
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I've been hearin' rumors going round
Don't give me that dirty double talk
My advice to you is take a walk
Tell me can't you see
That you ain't foolin' me
So tell me no lies
Don't tell me no liesI've been keepin' my eyes open wide
You've been lyin' truth won't be denied
I can't stand you cheatin' me this way
I don't believe one single word you say
Tell me can't you see
That you ain't foolin' me
So tell me no lies
Don't tell me no lies
I've been watchin' every way you go
I've got information don't you know
I have to say it ain't no big surprise
You've been messin' 'round but i got wise
Tell me can't you see
That you ain't foolin' me
So tell me no lies
Don't tell me no lies
Tell me can't you see
That you ain't foolin' me
So tell me no lies
Don't tell me no lies
So tell me no lies
Don't tell me no lies
The lyrics of Dr Feelgood's song "Tell Me No Lies" speak about the singer's intuition and understanding that the person they are speaking to is lying to them. They have been keeping their ears to the ground and hearing rumors about this person, and now they are confronting them about it. The singer tells this person to stop this "dirty double talk," as their advice to them is to "take a walk." They ask this person to stop telling lies and not to fool them any longer because they know the truth and cannot trust anything they say.
The singer continues to state that they have been keeping their eyes open wide and that the truth will not be denied. This person has been cheating them, and they do not believe a single word they say. The singer has been watching every move they make and has gathered information about them. It is no surprise that this person has been messing around, but the singer has become wise to their ways. They ask them again not to tell lies and not to fool them, as they know the truth and cannot be deceived any longer.
The lyrics of this song are about the importance of trust and honesty in any relationship. The singer has become aware of the lies being told to them, and they are standing up for themselves and demanding that they be told the truth. They have been hurt by this person's actions, and they do not want to be deceived any longer. This song is a powerful message about the importance of honesty in any relationship and the consequences of deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been keepin' my ears to the ground
I've been paying close attention to everything going on around me
I've been hearin' rumors going round
I've been hearing talk that could be true or false
Don't give me that dirty double talk
Don't try to deceive me with ambiguous words
My advice to you is take a walk
I suggest you leave me alone and be honest
Tell me can't you see
Explain your actions to me clearly and honestly
That you ain't foolin' me
I know you are not fooling me with your lies
So tell me no lies
I want you to tell me the truth
Don't tell me no lies
Do not lie to me
I've been keepin' my eyes open wide
I have been alert and observant
You've been lyin' truth won't be denied
You have been lying and I won't ignore it
I can't stand you cheatin' me this way
I won't tolerate your dishonesty
I don't believe one single word you say
I doubt the credibility of everything you say
I've been watchin' every way you go
I have been closely monitoring your every move
I've got information don't you know
I am aware of things you don't realize
I have to say it ain't no big surprise
What you are doing is not unexpected to me
You've been messin' 'round but i got wise
You have been fooling around but I figured it out
So tell me no lies
I expect truth from you
Don't tell me no lies
Do not lie to me
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Written by: WALWYN
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