Tell Her
Love's Complications: A Musical Tapestry of Emotions
Lyrics
Tell her we fight until the neighbors knock
Requesting to convey that arguments persist until interrupted by neighbors
And I am predisposed to wander off in thought
Expressing a tendency to drift away in contemplation
Tell her I fall asleep when we watch TV
Informing about falling asleep while watching TV together
And it drives you crazy having to rewind the scenes
Noticing annoyance caused by falling asleep and rewinding scenes
But you do for me
Acknowledging the partner's efforts to accommodate despite annoyance
Tell her my temper has a strong grip
Describing a strong and persistent temper
I'm stubborn as a blood stain and we both know it
Comparing stubbornness to an indelible bloodstain
Tell her we laugh a lot and I've seen you cry
Highlighting moments of laughter and witnessing partner's tears
And it isn't lost on me she's the reason why
Acknowledging the influence of the person being talked to on emotions
Tell her all about it
Requesting to convey these sentiments
Tell her I don't want to take her place
Expressing a reluctance to replace someone else
While you're at it, tell yourself the same thing
Encouraging the listener to acknowledge the same
I know she's still your friend and that won't end
Acknowledging the enduring friendship with someone else
But I just need to hear I'm the one again
Desire to reaffirm being the preferred one
So if you don't want to see me leave, could you please
Requesting affirmation to prevent departure
Tell me it's complicated being loved
Expressing the complexity of being loved
Don't tell me I'm not trying hard enough
Rejecting accusations of not trying hard enough
It feels like jealousy but underneath
Recognizing jealousy, underlining inner vulnerability
There's a scared little girl who's a lot like me
Identifying with a scared inner self
So if you don't want to see me leave
Reiterating the desire to stay if understood
Tell her I don't want to take her place
Echoing reluctance to displace someone else
While you're at it, tell yourself the same thing
Encouraging self-affirmation for the listener
I know she's still your friend and that won't end
Acknowledging the enduring friendship again
But I just need to hear I'm the one again
Desire to be reaffirmed as the primary choice
So if you don't want to see me leave, could you please
Requesting affirmation to avoid departure
Tell me
Repeated requests for understanding, truth, and assurance in the relationship
Tell me
-Tell me that you understand
-Why I'm crying again
-Tell me that we'll figure it out
-Tell me that you'll tell the truth
-I will do the same to you
-I know we'll figure it out
-Tell me that you understand
-Why I'm crying again
-Tell me that we'll figure it out
-Tell me that you'll tell the truth
-I will do the same to you
-I know we'll figure it out
-Tell me
Reiterated pleas for communication and reassurance
Tell me
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