Tell Me How
Moving On: Unraveling the Heart's Journey in 'Tell Me How'
Lyrics
You're somewhere in Seattle
You are currently in Seattle.
At least that's what I hear
This information is based on what I've heard.
You always call me on my birthday
You consistently reach out to me on my birthday.
It's about that time of year
It's the time of year around my birthday.
Played it over in my mind how it's gonna go
I've imagined how our interaction will unfold.
You don't owe me anything
You have no obligation to me.
But I'd sure like to know
However, I would like to know certain things.
Tell me you're ok
Express that you are doing fine.
Tell me you made it through
Confirm that you have successfully navigated challenges.
Tell me you're over me
Assure me that you have moved on from our past.
You don't think about me and you
Indicate that you no longer dwell on thoughts of us.
Tell me you can sleep at night
Tell me that you can find peace in the night.
Tell me you're happy now
Share that you are currently content.
Tell me you moved on then tell me how
Inform me about your successful transition to a new phase of life.
I tried church and I tried drinkin'
Describe attempts at coping, including church and drinking.
Tried a girl that wasn't you
Mention trying to form connections with others.
I went down to Mexico to be alone
Visited Mexico in an attempt to find solitude.
Tried a hundred crowded rooms
Engaged with numerous social environments without success.
Nothin' I can do, the past is just the past
Acknowledge the inevitability of the past.
I know the answer hurt but I still gotta ask
Despite knowing it may hurt, there's a need to ask certain questions.
Tell me you're ok
Reiterate the desire to know that you're doing well.
Tell me you made it through
Confirm that you have successfully faced life's challenges.
Tell me you're over me
Assure that you have emotionally moved on from the relationship.
You don't think about me and you
Clarify that thoughts of our past no longer occupy your mind.
Tell me you can sleep at night
Express that you find peace and rest at night.
Tell me you're happy now
Share that you have found happiness in your current situation.
Tell me you moved on then tell me how
Communicate the process of moving on and adapting to new circumstances.
How'd you make it seem so easy?
Inquire about how you managed to make it appear effortless.
How'd you make your heart forget?
Question how you convinced your heart to forget.
I'm trying to let go
Express the ongoing struggle to let go of the past.
But I ain't figured it out yet
Acknowledge the difficulty in figuring out how to move forward.
Tell me you're ok
Reiterate the desire to know that you're doing well.
Tell me you made it through
Confirm that you have successfully faced life's challenges.
Tell me you're over me
Assure that you have emotionally moved on from the relationship.
You don't think about me and you
Clarify that thoughts of our past no longer occupy your mind.
Tell me you can sleep at night
Express that you find peace and rest at night.
Tell me you're happy now
Share that you have found happiness in your current situation.
Tell me you moved on then tell me how
Communicate the process of moving on and adapting to new circumstances.
Tell me you don't love me then tell me how
Explicitly state that you no longer have romantic feelings for me and explain how.
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