

I was foolish to fall in love with someone who didn't care for me in the same way. I'm precariously balanced between holding on to the past and moving forward.Ī fool in love with a fool that never cared These feelings and thoughts are not healthy or positive signs for me. I feel alone and like there's no one who can understand what I'm going through. No matter where I am or what I do, thoughts of you linger and haunt me. I'm seeking an explanation or reason for my inability to move on. I understand and recognize the situation I'm in.ĭespite the hardships, the passion and intensity of the love remain strong. The world around me seems happy and bright.ĭespite the sunny exterior, I feel sad and gloomy on the inside. Wynonna's voice packs an emotional punch, and it is clear that the singer has lived through the passions and pains she is describing in this song. Overall, "Tell Me Why" is a gut-wrenching song that speaks to the vulnerability of the human heart. The singer recognizes that this is not a healthy way to continue to exist, and that she is walking a thin line by holding on to someone who never cared for her in the way she deserved.

There's a sense of obsession that comes across here, as though she can't escape the memory of this person. The next verse speaks of how her lover seems to follow her everywhere, even in her shadows. She implores them to explain to her why she can't let go, why it's impossible to say goodbye. The chorus is a plea to the lover who has a grip on her heart.

However, the flame of that love never seems to die, and that is part of why it's so difficult to move on. She describes this love as being "mean" perhaps because it has caused her a lot of pain over time. This sadness is attached to a past lover who has had an insurmountable hold on her. As the song begins, the singer talks about how, despite the brightness of the world outside, there is a certain sense of sadness inside of her. Wynonna Judd's "Tell Me Why" is a song that delves into the complexities of a love that should no longer exist.
