Tell Tale
Unveiling Deception: Joan Armatrading's "Tell Tale
Lyrics
And when I see you in the morning
Observing you in the morning, appearing as if you've never made any mistakes in your life.
Looking like
Commenting on your outward appearance.
You never done
Suggesting that you project an image of innocence or faultlessness.
Anything wrong
Implying a contrast between your current image and a hidden truth.
In your life
Reflecting on the perception that you've led a blameless life.
But I saw you when
Recalling a moment when I observed you noticing me.
You saw me
Describing your reaction upon seeing me.
Creeping round
Referring to your secretive actions during the night.
Dead of night
Highlighting a clandestine behavior during the dark hours.
Waiting for the light
Waiting for an opportunity or revelation.
I saw ya
Recalling an instance of witnessing you kissing boys.
Kissing all the boys
Elaborating on your behavior of kissing boys.
And I saw ya
Reiterating the observation of you kissing girls.
Kissing all the girls
Emphasizing your indiscriminate behavior in terms of gender.
But you got obsessed
Suggesting an excessive preoccupation or fixation on boys.
With the boys
Repeating the idea of being overly fascinated with boys.
You got obsessed
Emphasizing the persistence of the fixation on boys.
With the boys
Reiterating the continued obsession with boys.
So when you're telling
Addressing you directly and cautioning about spreading false stories about me.
All your lies about me
Advising you to reflect before concluding your narrative.
Think awhile
Encouraging thoughtful consideration before finalizing your version of events.
Before your story ends
Highlighting the need for contemplation as your story unfolds.
'Cos I've seen you in the parks
Recalling instances of encountering you in public spaces.
And alleys
Mentioning specific locations like parks and alleys.
Now I got things
Asserting possession of information that can be shared.
That I can tell
Hinting at the availability of details that can be disclosed.
Your friends
Implying a readiness to inform your friends about certain aspects.
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