Carly Rae Jepsen

Tell Me

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Tell me, baby, is it yes or now?
You've got a face that just don't show
What's going on inside
Tell me, I swear I'll take it on the chin
Don't sugar coat where I fit in
What's going on?

Inside you, there's a room, a room with a door
I finally come knocking and I've been here before
Oh, I've got this love for you but what is it for?

If you can hear me, then tell me
Last chance, hold me in your arms and say
If you want this love to walk away, then I'll say goodbye

Inside you, there's a room, a room with a door
I finally come knocking and I've been here before
Oh, I've got this love for you but what is it for?

If you can hear me, then I'll make it easy
I'm counting to three
Am I something you want, or someone you need?

Tell me that you want me, tell me that you love me
Tell me that you want me, tell me that you love me
Tell me that you want me, tell me that you love me
Tell me that you want me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, darling, won't you tell me?
Tell me that you want me, tell me that you love me
I'm begging you to tell me
Tell me and I'll say goodbye

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bleedorbreathe On Jul 02, 2009

Tell me, baby, is it yes or now?
You've got a face that just don't show 
What's going on inside
Tell me, I swear I'll take it on the chin
Don't sugar coat where I fit in
What's going on?

Inside you, there's a room, a room with a door
I finally come knocking and I've been here before
Oh, I've got this love for you but what is it for?

If you can hear me, then tell me
Last chance, hold me in your arms and say
If you want this love to walk away, then I'll say goodbye

Inside you, there's a room, a room with a door
I finally come knocking and I've been here before
Oh, I've got this love for you but what is it for?

If you can hear me, then I'll make it easy
I'm counting to three
Am I something you want, or someone you need?

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by MTrenchRox

15y ago

the lines Tell me, baby, is it yes or no?, and I finally come knocking and I've been here before tell me everything. she doesnt know whats going on. shes having problems getting answers from him. she still loves him, but shes not sure if its mutual. she then starts to realize that he may be playing some games. they are not moving forward, theyre stuck. they keep coming back to that one point, again, and again! she just wants the truth. whether if its yes, he does love her, or no, its time to let go. shes tired of the repetiveness and wants peace.

thats my two cent:)

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