Then Tell Me

Beyoncé · Other Songs - Beyoncé

playin' everything so easy,

it's like you seem so sure.

still your ways, you dont see

i'm not sure if they're for me.



then things come right along our way, though we didn't truly ask.

it seems as if they're gonna linger

with every delight they bring,

just like what you have truly seemed.



i'm trying to think of what you really want to say,

even through my darkest day.

you might want to leave me,

feeling strange about you

like you're gonna let me know,

when words then slipped out of you.



when words dont come so easy to say

you just leave me feeling, come what may

though i want things coming from your way.

i say to you, you bore me all the time

when you seem to hold back all in you,

all that you want to let me know.

why dont you have the courage?

speak up and i'll listen,

if you truly want me to know, then tell me.



is there something wrong with you

and you seem fastened there.

it sounds as if there'll be a melody

if things in you are let out

and then i will feel alright.



when you sleep, do you feel the same,

exactly as i do?

i really want to hear things from you,

though i've felt something new

eversince you acted that way.



if i go,

would you still mind telling me?

if i stay,

you seem to let the days go by.

if you truly want to let me know,

then tell me.

Then Tell Me

Beyoncé's "Then Tell Me" stands as a poignant exploration of intimacy and vulnerability within her discography. Released during the era of her "I Am... Sasha Fierce" project, the track exemplifies her signature ability to blend R&B sensibilities with deeply personal storytelling. The song captures the tension between desire and the fear of rejection, a theme she frequently addresses in her work. With its emotive delivery and polished production, the recording reflects the high standards of her mid-2010s output, contributing to a body of work that emphasizes emotional honesty and artistic growth. It remains a notable example of her capacity to craft songs that resonate universally while maintaining a distinctively personal voice.