Tell Me Why
Unveiling Life's Silly Dances: Oskar Proy's 'Tell Me Why' Meaning
Lyrics
Waking up over-tired
Feeling fatigued upon waking up
Can’t find no motivation and I’m feeling kind of wired
Lack of motivation and a restless feeling
But I know the day won’t wait for me
Aware that time waits for no one
Making up my morning coffee
Preparing morning coffee
Two shots of caffeine goodness and a dash of milk will find me
Coffee with caffeine and a dash of milk for energy
In a place where I’m not wishing I’m asleep
Desire to be in a state where one doesn't wish to be asleep
Tell me why
Repetition emphasizing the plea "Tell me why"
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-It’s all this world has come to
Expressing disappointment in the state of the world
I don’t know why
Repetition of not knowing the reason for certain actions
I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-We do this to ourselves
Reflection on self-destructive behaviors
We try to just push through it but it’s all just a little silly
Acknowledging the futility of pushing through difficulties
So tell me why
Repetition of the request for an explanation ("Tell me why")
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Funny how we’re stuck in this routine
Observation on being stuck in a monotonous routine
We work get the money and then blow it all on dumb things
Work, earn money, and spend on unnecessary things
I’ll admit at times I’m a victim of this too
Admitting personal vulnerability to societal pressures
But do you really need that blah blah blah when you can’t even afford a car
Questioning the necessity of materialistic pursuits
And every week you go and treat yourself
Highlighting a cycle of indulgence despite financial limitations
Tell me why
Reiteration of the plea for understanding ("Tell me why")
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-It’s all this world has come to
Expressing confusion about the state of the world
I don’t know why
Continued repetition of not understanding certain actions
I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-We do this to ourselves
Acknowledging self-inflicted challenges
We try to just push through it but it’s all just a little silly
Recognizing the silliness in persistently pushing through challenges
So tell me why
Repetition of seeking an explanation ("Tell me why")
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Don’t need the fancy things
Rejecting the need for extravagant possessions
New chains with and all that bling
Dismissing the desire for flashy accessories
Oh no that not for us
Emphasizing a simple goal of progress with a dream and a guitar
Just trying to go far
Questioning the necessity of certain luxuries
With a dream and a guitar
-Can’t you all agree that it’s not a necessity?
-Tell me why
Repetition of seeking understanding regarding the world's state
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-It’s all this world has come to
Expressing confusion about the current state of the world
I don’t know why
Continued repetition of not knowing certain reasons
I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-We do this to ourselves
Acknowledging personal responsibility for challenges
We try to just push through it but it’s all just a little silly
Recognizing the absurdity in persistently pushing through difficulties
So tell me why
Repetition of seeking an explanation ("Tell me why")
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
Repetition of the plea for understanding and questioning the world
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-It’s all this world has come to
Expressing confusion about the current state of the world
I don’t know why
Continued repetition of not knowing certain reasons
I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-I don’t know why
-We do this to ourselves
Acknowledging self-inflicted challenges
We try to just push through it but it’s all just a little silly
Recognizing the silliness in persistently pushing through challenges
Tell me why
Repetition of seeking an explanation ("Tell me why")
Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
-Tell me why
Final plea for understanding and insight into the world's state
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