Tell Me Something I Don't Know
Unveiling Heartache: Yankee Grey's Revelations in "Tell Me Something I Don't Know
Lyrics
Your bags are packed sittin' by the door
Your bags are packed, indicating readiness to leave.
Your mama's waitin' outside in the car
Your mother is waiting in the car, suggesting a departure is imminent.
It won't do no good to try to stop you now
Attempts to prevent the departure are futile.
'Cause you think you know for sure
Belief that the person is certain about their decision to leave.
You say good-bye baby don't cry
Encouraging the departing person not to cry while saying goodbye.
'Cause this time your walkin' out the door
Emphasizes the finality of the departure.
You'll say you mean it, but honey I've seen it before
Expresses doubt about the sincerity of the goodbye based on past experiences.
So come on tell me somethin' I don't know
Challenges the departing person to reveal something new or unknown.
You told me once Lord you told me twice
Recalling previous warnings or advice.
Maybe the third time will be the charm
Suggesting that repeated warnings may lead to a positive outcome.
But the chances are lordy you'll be back
Predicting a return despite the warnings.
Cryin' wolf again tomorrow
Comparing the person's actions to falsely crying wolf.
You say good-bye baby don't cry
Reiterating the encouragement not to cry during the departure.
'Cause this time your walkin' out the door
Reinforcing the finality of the departure and expressing skepticism.
You'll say you mean it, but honey I've seen it before
Doubting the sincerity of the farewell based on past experiences.
So come on tell me something I don't know
Repeating the challenge to reveal something new or unknown.
Come on tell me something I don't know
Reiteration of the challenge to disclose unfamiliar information.
You say good-bye baby don't cry
Encouraging the departing person not to cry during the farewell.
'Cause this time your walkin' out the door
Emphasizing the finality of the departure and expressing doubt.
You'll say you mean it but honey I've seen it before
Doubting the sincerity of the goodbye based on past experiences.
So come on tell me somethin' I don't know
Reiterating the challenge to reveal something new or unknown.
Cme on tell me somethin' I don't know
Repetition of the challenge to disclose unfamiliar information.
Somethin' I don't know
Expressing a desire for the departing person to share something unknown.
Somethin' I don't know
Repeating the desire for the person to reveal something unfamiliar.
Lord, somethin' I don't know
Seeking information or insight that is currently unknown.
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