Tell Me Why
Breaking Rules: Unraveling the Inner Turmoil in 'Tell Me Why' by CRYSTAL VIPER
Lyrics
People think i'm crazy act like a fool
Expressing the perception that others view the speaker as crazy or foolish.
Try and understand me i break all the rules
Challenging societal norms and indicating a willingness to break rules.
Not because i'm lazy got plenty to do
Denying laziness and asserting that there's plenty for the speaker to do.
All that is happening to me is out of my hands don't you see
Feeling a lack of control over life circumstances and expressing frustration.
Try and see just how I feel
Requesting understanding and empathy for the speaker's emotions.
Tell me why you're gettin' at me
Asking for an explanation or justification for the criticism directed at the speaker.
You won't even try to tolerate me
Expressing frustration with a lack of tolerance or acceptance from others.
Maybe i am crazy livin' a lie
Admitting the possibility of being perceived as crazy while living a false reality.
Sometimes i feel so sorry what can I do
Expressing regret or sorrow about a situation, feeling limited in response.
I can only give back what i'm given by you
Acknowledging reciprocity in relationships, returning what is given by others.
You can't start to worry is all I can say
Advising against excessive worry, emphasizing a focus on the present.
Your turn tomorrow my turn today
Indicating a cyclical nature of challenges, alternating between individuals.
All that has happened to me is out of my hands don't you see
Reiterating a sense of helplessness in the face of uncontrollable events.
You will know just how i feel
Encouraging others to understand the speaker's emotions through empathy.
Tell me why you're gettin' at me
Repeating the request for an explanation or justification for criticism.
You won't even try to tolerate me
Expressing frustration at a lack of effort to tolerate or accept the speaker.
Maybe i am crazy livin' a lie
Reiterating the possibility of being considered crazy while living a false life.
Tell me why you're gettin' at me
Continuing to seek an understanding of the criticism directed at the speaker.
You won't even try to tolerate me
Emphasizing frustration with a perceived lack of tolerance or acceptance.
Maybe i am crazy livin' a lie
Acknowledging the potential for being seen as crazy while living a deceptive life.
So far as i remember i've been this way
Reflecting on a longstanding personal trait or characteristic.
Don't think about tomorrow, live for today
Encouraging a focus on the present moment without excessive concern for the future.
I might sound defeatist its my state of mind
Admitting a defeatist attitude as a reflection of the speaker's mental state.
Anger frustration is driving me wild
Describing heightened emotions like anger and frustration influencing behavior.
All that has happened to me is out of my hands don't you see
Reiterating a lack of control over life events and expressing frustration.
You will know just how i feel
Encouraging understanding of the speaker's emotions through empathy.
Tell me why you're gettin' at me
Persisting in seeking an explanation or justification for criticism directed at the speaker.
You won't even try to tolerate me
Expressing frustration at a perceived unwillingness to tolerate or accept the speaker.
Maybe i am crazy livin' a lie
Reiterating the potential for being considered crazy while living a deceptive life.
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