Tell him
Patti Drew Lyrics

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Tell him that I love him
Tell him that I care
If he ever needs me
Tell him I'll be there

It happened the other night
We argued but we didn't fight

He grabbed his bag and slammed the door
He hasn't been a-back here no more

If an' how you can see my man
Tell him that I need him
Tell him he was right
Tell him that I miss him
Oooh, each and every night

I didn't mean a word I said
Tell him I was wrong
And yes, if he'll just listen
Tell him to come back where he belongs

If you ever find that love of mine
Tell him to forgive me
Tell him don't be mean
I didn't mean to start it
I wish it was all just dream

Tell him
Tell him
Oh, how much I love

Oh, how much I need him
How much I love him.......FADE

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Patti Drew's song “Tell Him” speak to that moment in a relationship when a couple has an argument and one leaves, and the other regrets the disagreement as soon as it happens. The singer of the song is regretful after an argument with her partner, and she wishes she could tell him how much she loves him and needs him. She asks the person singing the song – presumably a mutual friend – to please reach out to him and tell him these things. She wants him to know that she was wrong and that she regrets what she said. This is a common theme in love songs, but Drew's unique voice and the catchy, soulful melody make the message poignant and powerful.

The song's opening lines make it clear that the singer wants to communicate something important to her lover. The repetition of the phrase “tell him” is meant to emphasize the urgency of the situation. Drew's smooth, laid-back delivery gives the listener a sense of calm, even though the situation is stressful for her. The lyrics describe the aftermath of an argument - the man leaves after a disagreement and hasn't returned. The singer is desperate for him to understand how much he means to her and how much she wants him back.

The song's emotional depth, mixed with Drew's soulful delivery and the catchy melody, make it a classic. The way the singer's voice swells on the lines “How much I love him” is enough to make anyone believe in true love. The lyrics weave a story of love and loss, and they speak to anyone who has ever felt regret over saying something they wished they could take back. This song is a reminder that when it comes to love, communication is key.

Line by Line Meaning

If you ever see the boy for me
If you come across the boy I love

Tell him that I love him
Let him know that I have love for him

Tell him that I care
Inform him that I am truly concerned about him

If he ever needs me
If he ever requires my assistance

Tell him I'll be there
Make him aware that I will always be available

It happened the other night
Something occurred in the recent past

We argued but we didn't fight
We engaged in a dispute, but it never became physical

He grabbed his bag and slammed the door
He picked up his baggage and forcefully shut the door

He hasn't been a-back here no more
He has not returned to this place since then

If an' how you can see my man
If you catch a glimpse of my man

Tell him that I need him
Express to him that I require him

Tell him he was right
Convey the message that he was correct in his actions

Tell him that I miss him
Let him know that I am longing for him

Oooh, each and every night
Every single night

I didn't mean a word I said
I did not intend to speak in the manner that I did

Tell him I was wrong
Inform him that I was incorrect in what I stated

And yes, if he'll just listen
And if he is willing to hear me out

Tell him to come back where he belongs
Request that he return to where he truly belongs

If you ever find that love of mine
If you happen to discover my love

Tell him to forgive me
Ask that he pardons me

Tell him don't be mean
Request that he not be cruel

I didn't mean to start it
I did not intend to instigate it

I wish it was all just dream
I desire that it was merely a fantasy

Tell him
Convey this message to him

Tell him
Inform him

Oh, how much I love
Express the depth of my affection

Oh, how much I need him
Share how much I rely on him

How much I love him.......FADE
Emphasize how much I truly love him

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLTON BLACK

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