Tell It to Me

Unraveling Love's Whispers: Tom Waits' Tale of Doubt and Desire
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Lyrics

They say you're seeing someone, you're wearing his ring

Someone is spreading rumors that you're in a relationship and wearing someone else's ring.

They say you laughed when you heard my name

Rumors suggest that you laughed upon hearing about me.

They say he takes you dancing, he holds you so near

They claim this person takes you dancing and holds you close.

They say he'll buy you anything

Rumors say he's willing to buy you anything.

Tell me am I foolish, I don't believe these stories

The singer questions the validity of these rumors and wonders if they're foolish to disbelieve them.

And I'll be coming home soon

The singer assures that they'll be returning home soon.


Louise, Louise, if it's true

The singer addresses Louise directly, seeking the truth.

Tell it to me

The singer implores Louise to disclose the truth to them.


I know, you will not see me, but I know you have a daughter

The singer acknowledges that Louise might not want to see them, but knows about Louise's daughter.

And I hear she has my eyes

The singer has heard that Louise's daughter shares their eyes.

They say she calls him "father", and he's proud of her

Rumors state that Louise's daughter refers to someone else as "father" and that he is proud of her.

And even believes all of your lies

Rumors suggest that this other person believes Louise's lies.

But for all your faithless beauty, I'd give all my tomorrows

Despite Louise's unfaithfulness, the singer expresses willingness to sacrifice their future for her.

And if you're still thinking of me

The singer wonders if Louise still thinks about them.

Louise, Louise, if it's true

The singer reiterates the plea for Louise to tell the truth.

Tell it to me

The singer insists on knowing the truth from Louise.


Oh Louise, Louise, if it's true

The singer repeats the plea to Louise for the truth.

Tell it to me

The singer, once more, asks Louise to reveal the truth.

Oh Louise, Louise, if it's true

The singer persistently urges Louise to disclose the truth.

Tell it to me

The singer repeats the plea to Louise for the truth.

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