Tell Him
Linda Ronstadt · Get Closer [1990]
You gotta want it bad
If that guy's got into your blood
Go out and get him
If you want him to be
The very part of you
Makes you want to breathe
Here's the thing to do
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him tell him tell him tell him right now
I know something about love
You gotta show him
And make him see the moon up above
Go out and get him
If you want him to be
Always by your side
If you want him to
Only think of you
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him tell him tell him tell him right now
Ever since the world began
It's been that way for men
And women were created
To make love their destiny
They why should true love be
So complicated oh
I know something about love
You've gotta take him
And show him what the world is made of
One kiss could prove it
If you want him to be
Always by your side
Take his hand tonight
Swallow your foolish pride
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him tell him tell him tell him right now
Tell Him
Linda Ronstadt's 1990 release, Get Closer, marked a significant shift in her career as she explored the textures of adult contemporary and soft rock. The album showcased her enduring vocal precision and emotional depth during a period of artistic reinvention. Tell Him stands as a poignant song within this collection, reflecting Ronstadt's ability to interpret material with subtle nuance and warmth. Throughout her extensive discography, she has consistently demonstrated a mastery of phrasing that bridges pop, country, and rock influences. This recording captures the intimate atmosphere characteristic of her work in the early 1990s, offering listeners a refined example of her mature style. The song remains a testament to her longevity and her capacity to deliver powerful performances that resonate across generations of fans.