Tell Me
Love's Struggle: Decoding Kevon Edmonds' Emotional Journey
Lyrics
You told me things that made me believe that everything was fine
You provided assurances that led me to believe everything was going well.
So then you started complainin', tellin' me we don't spend no time
You began complaining, expressing dissatisfaction about our lack of time together.
What do you want from me?
An inquiry about your expectations or desires from me.
I'm givin' you everything
I'm giving my all to you.
So I gotta do what a man's gotta do
I will fulfill my responsibilities as a man, even if it doesn't please you.
Even if I don't please you
Emphasizing the commitment to fulfill duties even if it doesn't bring satisfaction.
Now you don't appreciate all the things that I do
You seem not to acknowledge or value the efforts I put into our relationship.
How I treat you like a lady
Highlighting how I treat you with respect and care, like a lady.
Girl, you know I love you
Expressing love despite confusion about your expectations.
But I'm so confused, don't know what else you want from me
Feeling perplexed about what more is desired in the relationship.
So tell me now what the deal is
Requesting clarification on the current situation.
'Cause I don't really understand it, no
Expressing a lack of understanding about the circumstances.
Tell me right now what you want from me!
Urgently asking for clear communication on your expectations.
I keep handlin' mine, but you just don't see
Despite handling my responsibilities, you fail to notice.
All the things I do for you
Listing the efforts made for you in the relationship.
Can't have your cake and eat it too
Using the idiom "Can't have your cake and eat it too," suggesting choices must be made.
So tell me what you want from me
Reiterating the request for clarity on your desires.
I don't know what you want from me, but, girl, make up your mind
Expressing confusion about your desires and urging you to decide.
Do you want a man you can brag about or one who sits by your side?
Pose a question about the type of man you want.
What do you want from me?
A repetition of the inquiry about expectations.
I thought I gave you everything
Asserting the belief that I have given my all to you.
Baby girl, I just don't know
Expressing uncertainty and confusion about the relationship.
Now you don't appreciate all the things that I do
Reiterating the lack of appreciation for efforts in the relationship.
All I want to do is please you, girl
Expressing the desire to please you despite challenges.
Don't you know I love you?
Reaffirming love despite difficulties in expressing feelings.
You make it hard for me to express how I feel
Describing challenges in expressing emotions due to your actions.
But all I really want to know is why you're trippin', trippin' on me
Questioning the reason for your emotional reactions.
When will you change your ways?
Asking when a change in behavior or attitude will occur.
'Cause I can't continue livin' this way
Expressing the difficulty of continuing in the current situation.
But I still want you
Despite challenges, still expressing a desire for the relationship.
I need you, oh, I,
Declaring the need for you despite disapproval of certain actions.
I don't like what you do, but
Disliking certain behaviors but affirming love for you.
Girl, I still love you, babe
Reiterating love despite challenges in the relationship.
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