Why Don't You Tell Him
Breaking Hearts: Conflicted Emotions in Del Shannon's Song
Lyrics
Don't you know he's lonely
Expressing that someone is unaware of the loneliness of another person.
Don't you know he's blue
Highlighting the emotional state of the person as sad or depressed.
Can't you see he's crying
Observing that the person is visibly upset and shedding tears.
Every night for you
Indicating that the person cries every night because of the singer.
Why don't you tell him
Suggesting the idea of communicating to the person mentioned in previous lines.
Tell him that its over
Advising to inform the person that the relationship is over.
Tell him that you no longer care
Encouraging the communication of the lack of feelings and concern for the relationship.
For love you thought was there
Implying that the love believed to exist is no longer present.
Why don't you tell him
Reiterating the suggestion to inform the person in question about the end of the relationship.
If you really love me
Expressing a conditional statement about the sincerity of the love.
Like I love you
Comparing the intensity of the singer's love to the listener's love.
You run right up to him
Suggesting direct communication with the other person about ending the relationship.
And tell him that you're through
Advising to communicate to the person that the relationship is over.
Why don't you tell him
Repeating the suggestion to inform the person about the end of the relationship.
Tell him that its over
Reiterating the advice to communicate that the relationship is finished.
Tell him you found somebody new
Suggesting that the person found someone new and should communicate this to the previous partner.
It's the only thing to do
Stating that ending the relationship is the only appropriate course of action.
Why don't you tell him
Repeating the advice to communicate the end of the relationship.
Is it cause you're lonely
Posing questions about the reasons behind the hesitation to communicate.
Is it cause you're blue
Reiterating the emotional state of the person as lonely or sad.
Is cause you still love him
Questioning if the hesitation is due to lingering feelings for the previous partner.
Could all this be true
Expressing uncertainty about the truthfulness of the person's feelings.
Why don't you tell me
Switching the perspective to the singer, asking to be informed about the end of the relationship.
Tell me that it's over
Reiterating the request for the person to communicate that the relationship is over.
Tell me that you no longer care
Asking the person to express the lack of care for the relationship.
The love you thought was there
Referencing the fading love that was believed to exist.
Why don't you tell me
Repeating the request for the person to inform the singer about the end of the relationship.
Get it over baby
Adding a sense of urgency to conclude the relationship.
Tell me it's goodbye
Requesting the person to declare the end of the relationship and stop contacting the singer.
Stop calling me
Emphasizing the need to stop communication and say goodbye.
Bye
Concluding with a farewell message.
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