UB40 - Tell Me Is It True

Name: UB40 - Tell Me Is It True
Uploaded: 2022-08-29T17:13:07+00:00
Duration: 2 min 37 s
Channel: Hans Guevara
Description: The video presents a lyrical excerpt from UB40's song "Tell Me Is It True," performed by Speaker A. The narrator expresses deep insecurity and yearning…

29 Aug 2022 · 3 min

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The video presents a lyrical excerpt from UB40's song "Tell Me Is It True," performed by Speaker A. The narrator expresses deep insecurity and yearning for reassurance in a romantic relationship, repeatedly asking whether his partner truly loves him as he loves her. He describes a perceived hold the partner has over him, mentions external opinions suggesting she could do better, yet emphasizes a mutual commitment "together for eternity." The repeated phrasing underscores his emotional turmoil and desire for validation, while also hinting at a personal belief that the relationship is unique and enduring.

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She's got a hold put on on me, the kind of hold for which I never struggled. Tell me what you know, tell me is it true, do you really love me girl like I love you? Everything I say, everything I do, is purely 'cause I aim to keep hold of you. People tell us she could do better than me, but she wouldn't necessarily agree. We got a deal going on, you see, the two of us together for eternity. Watch you, tell me, is it true? Do you really love me, girl, like I love you? Everything I say, everything I do, it's purely 'cause I'm thinking two people without you. People tell her she could do better than me, she wouldn't dance as happily and be. We got a deal going on, you see, the two of us together for eternity. She tries to keep it by herself. Getting her to love me was my biggest break. Every day