Lyrics
Tell me why we play the game of love,
Questioning the nature of love and its role in the game of relationships.
Why we wish on stars above.
Expressing curiosity about the act of wishing upon stars, possibly for love or fulfillment.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Repetition of the plea to understand the reasons behind certain actions or emotions.
Tell me why you make me play the fool,
Questioning why the person is being made to appear foolish in the context of love.
Why you gotta break all the rules.
Asking about the reasons behind breaking established rules in the relationship.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Reiterating the plea for an explanation or understanding of the situation.
I've waited for your kisses, lord, I've waited for so long,
Expressing the frustration of waiting for affectionate gestures, highlighting the absence of expected kisses.
But you never even gave me one, Tell me why you gotta be so wrong.
Questioning the partner's actions and expressing disappointment in their perceived wrongdoings.
Why you gotta pick on me, why you gotta flirt and tease?
Asking why the singer is the target of negative actions like picking on and flirting, seeking clarification.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Repeating the plea for an explanation or insight into the partner's behavior.
Why you gotta make me feel so bad and hurt so much inside?
Expressing emotional pain caused by the partner's actions and words.
Every little thing you're saying makes me wanna lose my mind.
Describing the impact of the partner's words on the singer's mental state.
Why you gotta be so cruel, and treat me like a stubborn mule?
Questioning the partner's cruelty and comparing the treatment to that of a stubborn mule.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Repeating the request for an explanation or understanding of the partner's behavior.
Tell me why you gotta be so fine,
Asking about the reasons behind the partner's attractiveness and appealing qualities.
You look so plum devine.
Complimenting the partner's appearance, emphasizing their divine or exceptional qualities.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Repeating the plea for an explanation or insight into the partner's positive qualities.
Why you gotta be so bad,
Questioning the partner's negative traits and actions, expressing dissatisfaction.
Gimme thoughts that I ain't never had.
Describing the partner's influence on the singer's thoughts in a new and potentially undesirable way.
Tell me why, tell me why,
Repetition of the plea for an explanation or understanding of the partner's behavior.
Tell me why, tell me why,
Repeating the request for insight, emphasizing the importance of understanding.
Tell me why, tell me why tell me why.
Continuing the plea for an explanation or clarity on the complexities of the relationship.
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