tell me
Embracing Identity Amidst Societal Expectations: 'Tell Me' by Mars Loves You
Lyrics
A hundred signs
A multitude of indications or symbols
Never knowing what they'll mean
Uncertainty about their significance or implications
In the end
Ultimately
Reputations never clean
People's reputations remain tarnished
Hypocrisy
Double standards or insincerity
The ones who claim anyone's wrong
Individuals who accuse others of being wrong
But I can see
However, I can perceive
The ones who hide are not that strong
Those who conceal their true selves aren't as resilient
Say "Why do you stress and strain
Questioning the reason for stress and struggle
When you can just say my name?
Suggesting a simpler way to address issues by mentioning their name
I promise it won't be in vain"
Assuring that acknowledging them won't be pointless
"Okay"
Consent or agreement
They cancel quick
Rapidly withdrawing support or approval
They post idiosyncrasies
Sharing personal quirks or peculiar behaviors online
It makes me sick
Elicits disgust or revulsion
But society hasn't got to me
Yet societal influences haven't affected me
Say "Why do you stress and strain
Reiteration of questioning the need for stress and strain
When you can just say my name?
Advocating for direct acknowledgment by mentioning one's name
I promise it won't be in vain"
Ensuring that acknowledging won't be without purpose
"Okay"
Consent or agreement
So tell me I'll be okay
Request to be assured of being fine or okay
That I'll see another day
Hoping to live through another day
Just tell me the world is sweet
Asking to be told that the world is pleasant or enjoyable
I don't care, just lie to me
Indifference towards truth, preferring a comforting lie
Say "Why do you stress and strain
Repetition of questioning the need for stress and strain
When you can just say my name?
Encouraging direct recognition by using one's name
And it'll all be okay"
Assuring that everything will be alright upon acknowledgment
Okay?"
Consent or agreement
Say "Why do you stress and strain
Reiteration of questioning the need for stress and strain
When you can just say my name?
Advocating for direct acknowledgment by mentioning one's name
I promise it won't be in vain"
Ensuring that acknowledging won't be without purpose
"Okay"
Consent or agreement
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