Tell Me (song)

## **Tell Me**

"**Tell Me**" is the title track by Sean Kennedy off of his debut album of the same name. The track was released independently with the rest of the album on March 8, 2019. The alternate version of the song was later released as a single on August 18, 2019. The song follows Sean calling out an old friend who abandoned him.

## Background and Release

"Tell Me" was written sometime between 2013-2018. The song was initially registered as the 14th track on Kennedy's first demo album, *Crazy*. Sean discussed the idea of using the track's name for his debut album because it encapsulated the overarching theme of questions.

The song was first featured in the album trailer, released a month prior to the album. An alternate version of the song was released as a stand-alone single in promotion of the album. It features a stripped down first verse and chorus, as well as an a cappella section during the last chorus. A radio edit was included on the *Tell Me* radio sampler.

The song and its alternate version were re-recorded in 2022 as part of *Tell Me (Revisited)*. They feature extra vocal chops and synths, as well as more backing vocals. Kennedy's voice is noticeably clearer. The revisited tracks later replaced the song's original single.

## Composition

Musically, "Tell Me" is an up-tempo EDM influenced song. It is composed in the key of G# Major, and it's in common time with a tempo of 150 beats per minute. The song features a piano, synthesizers, strings, drums and percussion.

## Commercial Release

### Digital Release

**Tell Me (Alternate Version) - Single**

**Tell Me (Alternate Version) - Single**

## Cross-References

* Direct themes related to "Delete You".
* Scars are mentioned in "Forever Us" and "I'll Be Fine Without You".

## Official Versions

* Album Version - 3:47
* Alternate Version - 3:47
* Radio Edit - 3:40
* Revisited Alternate Version - 3:47
* Revisited Version - 3:47

## Lyrics

I opened up myself to you

I told you things that no one knew

I thought you were my friend

Never thought that we would end

Then you found him

And I knew that he would win

'Cause he was so nice

And he seemed so perfect

But I knew he was a conflict

So please tell me

Who was there for you when you had no one?

Who healed the scars and brought you to your feet?

Who helped you get to where you are now?

You promised that you'd be with me

And now you're gonna leave me

I've known you for so long

But I guess that I was wrong

To trust you

Secrets behind my back

Respect is something that you lack

Then you tell me that it's all ok

No need to be afraid 'cause

You're here now

Guess I gotta get rid of that frown

But please tell me

Who was there for you when you had no one?

Who healed the scars and brought you to your feet?

Who helped you get to where you are now?

You promised that you'd be with me

Oh but now you're gonna leave me

(T-E-L-L M-E)

(T-E-L-L M-E)

Now that you're gone

Nothing left to do but sing this song

Now that you're gone

Can you at least admit that you were wrong?

Please tell me

Who was there for you when you had no one?

Who healed the scars and brought you to your feet?

Who helped you get to where you are now?

You promised that you'd be with me

Oh but now you're gonna leave me

Please tell me

## References

1. ↑ Tell Me (Alternate Version) is Out Now (August 18, 2019).
2. ↑ Teen Drops His First Pop Album.
3. ↑ *Tell Me* Album Trailer.