These are lyrics to song I write back in ‘92 when I was singing in a band.

Lying in the dark, I hear the clock tick.
The sounds pricking my brain, I feel sick.
You lay there beside me, confident as can be.
You think I don’t know that I can’t see.
Truth invades your lips, but you dare not speak.
Tell me!
Tell me, now, and I’ll believe.
The silly smirk you personify.
In that pretty world I leave my stain.
There’s nothing you can do to rectify.
All your efforts are in vain.
Can’t you see what you’re doing?
Tell me!
Tell me, so I can leave.
I ask myself the question of my own naiveté.
All this time ignoring what was in front of me.
Who am I suppose to be?
Tell me!
Tell me, so I can see.
Tell me!
Tell me, or just let me be.

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  • Will Davis on Dec 12, 2008

    I need you in my band.

  • R.B. Parsley on Dec 14, 2008

    Allison,
    I love this. This is really beautiful. If you have the music to this, you should record it on a CD and send it here to Triond so we can hear it. Excellent Lyrics!!! Keep up the great work!!! I can’t wait to read some more of your content!!!!!!

    Randy

  • penpusher on Dec 15, 2008

    great song! just put my own tune to it!

  • Justin C. Bratcher on Dec 15, 2008

    Very nice, I loved it.

  • AC Hamilton III on Dec 20, 2008

    Great stuff! Bring some more.

  • Matt H on Dec 21, 2008

    Very cool :) I would so use these lyrics in my band if I wrote them :)

  • sheba on Dec 21, 2008

    Awsum! thanks for sharing! :)

  • amanda on Dec 24, 2008

    i love it, its beautiful. U should read some of mine and give me some feedback if u will. thanx

  • Angel on Dec 26, 2008

    Allison that is wonderful lyrics. You need to be still writing for a band or better yet still in a band. Great work! Its heartfelt

  • Gungalo on Dec 26, 2008

    Allison:

    Wonderfully open lyrics with a leanin’ toward country/rock me thinks. Loved the theme and the finishing lyrics.

  • myria on Dec 27, 2008

    That is a wonderful song. It describes how alot of us feel.

  • Will Davis on Dec 28, 2008

    Very nice I will getto work on the music to go with it

  • Adam Henry Sears on Dec 29, 2008

    Hi, Allison, how are you?
    This quite a darkly curious piece. It has an uneasy, unsatisfied feel to it. Good job. Thanks for sharing.

  • Sotiris on Dec 31, 2008

    Great lyrics, but it would be better if you could upload the song in Triond too :)

  • Maria Blazz on Jan 1, 2009

    I agree with many other comments, would be nice to listen these lyrics with the music.

  • shaky on Jan 2, 2009

    nice article

  • marion brown heart to heart on Jan 2, 2009

    Allison, bravo! “Tell Me” reeks of honesty and the desire to be set free, but yet not at our own independent free will–the truth we know from within. I like this very much. Sometimes Allison we just want to hear it first before we move on. This is a break out song that perhaps will sooth the hearts of so many who are teetering on choices and decisions that we must ultimately make but just a little too afraid to do so. I can’t wait until I hear your lyrics with its complete musical dressings. Good! Good! Good!

  • Smiley Me on Jan 3, 2009

    i really love your style. i can so relate to this poem..keep up the great work.

  • Anabel Cassar on Jan 6, 2009

    nice words! really meaningful, seems like you read some old thoughts of mine!

  • Brian Rasco Craig on Jan 6, 2009

    Great stuff! and nicely put

  • bjoern on Jan 6, 2009

    Great flow and rhythm, i really liked it. Its an excellent way to put a truth into words.I looked at your profile, and I am also looking for feedback on my short story.

  • nutuba on Jan 8, 2009

    Wow this is good. I’m looking forward to reading more!

  • Joanna Maharis on Jan 9, 2009

    This is a beautifully written piece with powerful emotions.

    Take Care,

    Joanna Maharis

  • youngwriter on Jan 10, 2009

    this is really good you have a lot of talnet and you should use it anywhere and everywhere, good luck to you, and I hope the best for you.

  • S M Blomker on Jan 11, 2009

    this is really great…very heart felt. I’m glad I read it.

  • FJx on Jan 12, 2009

    Beautifully written song :) . I look forward to your next one!

  • Ency Bearis on Jan 12, 2009

    nice lyrics maybe sound beautiful when heard ..lovely

  • believer on Jan 14, 2009

    i always like posts that make you FEEL! well done.

  • Ruby Hawk on Jan 14, 2009

    I like it. It sounds so familiar but I can’t put my finger on it. Very nice.

  • Janeivy Urraca AKA lovewriting on Jan 15, 2009

    I love this i dont kno i mean KNow if i already commented but this is sooo good.Its really emotional.My friends would say this is emo or crap but i LIKE it!! =D

  • Jose on Jan 16, 2009

    I’m new to this site but not to writing. I loved it. If it\’s not too much to ask can you read my writing and poetry?

  • IreniaPehuajo on Jan 16, 2009

    How nice!

  • Samuek D Golden on Jan 18, 2009

    I like it!!!

  • C Jordan on Jan 18, 2009

    Very good lyrics

  • Allena Impire on Jan 18, 2009

    Very cool. :)

  • OhSugar on Jan 19, 2009

    Very nice. I enjoyed reading this piece.

  • Shanna Fuentes on Jan 19, 2009

    Great song! I love it. Thanks for sharing!

  • L. Dalton on Jan 20, 2009

    You have cut to the heart, no dilution here.

  • Laura Mae on Jan 21, 2009

    very nice : )

  • Robert Harrison on Jan 21, 2009

    Allison,

    This poem is very much like the teen poems on WikiQuestions to which I sent my poems until discovering this site.
    One can see straight away the accomplished poet that you are. Though “Tell Me” is not a new theme I have enjoyed reading it very much and I congratulate you on tour ability to write such lyrics.

    I do have favor to ask my dear (I am 78 so perhaps I may be able to get away with saying my dear???). I have submitted my first two poems to this site under the name of Robert Harrison and your evaluation would be much appreciated if you have the time.
    Please forgive me for being so forward, and believe me I am not seeking for the opportunity for everyone to read my humble efforts.

    My respects to you poet.

    R Harrison.

  • Denis Muwonge on Jan 23, 2009

    wow…great work…what happened to your singing? you should follow up your talent. you have only one life time to live, so you should leave no stone un-turned. Please, give it a shot. this is exactly what i was write about, if you could take a look at my work.

  • Elizabeth Ann on Jan 24, 2009

    I love it. It realy hits on the buttons about younge adult conflictions and the inability to find ones worth.

  • creative soul on Jan 24, 2009

    i loved this… nice work

  • Mervin on Jan 26, 2009

    Great job. Stay encouraged.

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    I have made many poetries but rarely people see them. Would you like to heal my pain?

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  • Paul The Kirton on Jan 27, 2009

    Excellent! You can really feel the anxiety & the despair pushing forward to the sound of the clock.

  • 2tet on Jan 28, 2009

    I would appreciate it best if I will be able to hear you sing it…

    Best regards and keep reading,
    2tet

  • bjr on Jan 28, 2009

    nice

  • David Cartier on Jan 29, 2009

    this is relly meaningful to me my sister is truly blind to the truth and i wish i had the guts to tell her what i think

  • Bloodthunder on Jan 31, 2009

    Great :)

  • Socrates II on Jan 31, 2009

    I like the underlying idea of just coming right out and telling people what you think.

    Very good.

  • Sincere on Feb 1, 2009

    Your a great poet I like your stlye

  • Jackie Stroud Painter on Feb 1, 2009

    nice job!

  • mysticdave on Feb 2, 2009

    cool poem and cool style, i really enjoyed it.

  • Debra. on Feb 2, 2009

    I love this poem because you can feel the depth of the authors mind state.Very well expressed.

    God bless.

  • Willem Voigt on Feb 3, 2009

    You are a brilliant song writer. Would love to hear the music.

  • Teresa M Sims on Feb 6, 2009

    my son plays the piano i bet he can play it if he hear you sing and i would be back up lol

  • A Gentleman In Georgia on Feb 7, 2009

    I’ve really enjoyed everything that I have read on your site. Thank you very much for sharing your work. Would you be so kind as to give me your honest opinion of the little poem that I posted. I have never written for others, and couldn’t if I tried. I haven’t an education for writing. I only write what comes to my head as it comes to my head. I would like to know how they sound in other peoples’ heads. If you don’t like it that is alright too. I just wonder how other people hear them,and believe that the quickest way to find out is to ask. Thanks again for sharing your work, and please cotinue to post. I will be sending everyone that I meet to this site

  • gianne on Feb 10, 2009

    I just found you today. I am SO enjoying your writing.

  • T.Rex McGoogle on Feb 12, 2009

    I read your lyrics again and I still like them. I bet you have written some good songs.

  • Edward J Rodrigues on Feb 12, 2009

    U got magic in your words Allison…

  • Angelonearth2001 on Feb 13, 2009

    Thank you for this beautiful song, am pretty new in this site but I have found your work and am enjoying it. You are very talented.

  • trishia on Feb 17, 2009

    Very well written.I can almost hear the lyrics!

  • Dee Gold on Feb 17, 2009

    I would love to hear that song

  • The Druid Shaman on Feb 18, 2009

    So honest and so obviously written from the heart, thank you for sharing yourself.

  • waterdog77 on Feb 23, 2009

    Good writing !!! I could see this song with music.
    Keep up the magic for you have a gift.

  • Kali on Feb 23, 2009

    This is great. I love your poetry.

  • coker on Feb 25, 2009

    nice…i wish i could here it as the song*S*

  • Alina on Feb 26, 2009

    Amazing!

  • Ben donovan on Mar 1, 2009

    I enjoyed the poetic flow and like Coker said I wish I could hear the tune that goes with it. “Nicely done”.

  • Iva Carter on Mar 4, 2009

    This piece is very well written. I think that if it stood alone as a poem then it would need to be a bit less abstract; however, as lyrics potentially set to a perfect tune – you are spot on. I enjoyed reading this song and look forward to reading more.

  • MMV Abad on Mar 8, 2009

    Hi Allison! This is a wonderful piece! Hope to hear from you again in SU. We miss you :)

  • Colton Milrey on Mar 8, 2009

    Beautiful, I enjoy reading that which is so obviously heartfelt.

  • Jimmy Shilaho on Mar 10, 2009

    Wish I could hear you sing that!

  • Fresh Writing on Mar 14, 2009

    Hello, Allison Jae,

    Very nice work here…keep up the good work!

    See you around!

    -Fresh Writing

  • Rinchen on Mar 16, 2009

    It’s really great, enjoyed reading. I want your opinion about my writing, drop a line or too. I’ll check you soon…

    My fiction writing at the following link:

    http://is.gd/nziV

  • John Crowder on Apr 3, 2009

    I like this being in a band and a singer I love to read lyrics a lot. They are truly poetic as well.

  • Nicko on Apr 5, 2009

    Simon and Paula must be jealous with you, they can only give critics but never create any single song!!!!

  • FlockOfWolves on Apr 5, 2009

    But I…

    …Girl you should know that I’m that painting that’s gonna take you to real life.
    I’ll be that music you like in the silence.
    That dryness when you’re all wet.
    That soft bed when you can’t sleep.
    The sweet in your bitter mix of herbs.
    I’ll be the verb when you can’t move.
    Girl, that proof in your blind faith.
    The taste when your tonge is numb,Girl
    I’ll be the rum in your non-toxic drink.
    Think of it;Baby
    I’ll be that kink in your smooth sexy walk.
    That hawk stalking your rodent just to kiss.
    That blits to your drug free status.
    That blunt to your conservitiveness.
    The burn in your chest after you drink mylanta.
    I’ll be the planter that cultivates your desert.
    The best hurt you ever felt while smiling.
    I’ll be the style even in your crimpled piece of metal.
    Girl, I am that little devil that’s gonna take you to heaven…

    steebar1@hotmail.com

  • Sairu on Jul 17, 2009

    ;-) i wish i have a band and i wish i have you to write lyrics for that

  • Bill M. Tracer on Jul 17, 2009

    This really would be fine set to music.

  • California Dreamer on Jul 17, 2009

    Yes this is very nice, and you sent to me through stumble, answer to your comment, don’t know why it got so many comments, I think it can be taken is two ways, first, is because you have captured what the mind continues to think while we even try to sleep, words that are unspoken, but heard? Second, to me, it also can be like, the one who lays there beside you, does he have a secret to let out, to tell you about, and your wanting it either spoken, or to not let your mind think of it?

    And yes, I can see how it would astounding if put to music…

  • Juancav on Jul 18, 2009

    Telling love words.

  • melanie on May 27, 2010

    I love it!! it is a cool song!♥

  • Erin Miller on Apr 24, 2011

    I’m 85th comment lol. I didn’t know were in a band. Really cool. Love the lyrics.

  • stop and shop peapod on May 12, 2011

    it can be seen clearly that you have pretty good sense to language. i mean, literally. you can compose each word into a good lyric. however, you should put the music together within so we can see how good your song is. and it seems like many comments have the same thought as mine, why don’t you take the music on and bring it to us? lol

  • Mark on May 12, 2011

    Cool song. Really enjoyed it.

  • propeller d on May 16, 2011

    it sound is grate and its grate song, if this song is in audio or video it come rock and rock but its also rock here its comment number 88 and i hope it will complete 100 or more comments, keep it up dear,

    regard
    john smeth

  • resume on May 18, 2011

    This verse is very good. The author use the new linguistic methods to write it.

  • David on May 18, 2011

    Very good song. Thank you

  • Love, Marriage and oh… Coffee on May 24, 2011

    Waaao!! thats a fantastic song and lyrics… i loved this song very much…Thanks for sharing.

  • Spiritual Films on May 24, 2011

    Romantic! makes me smile..

  • Spiritual Films on May 24, 2011

    Romantic lyrics! makes me smile, love indeed makes a person poetic.

  • Calgary Listings on May 24, 2011

    Great collection of words to form a music…Hope to hear the lyrics comes alive in your next post.

  • Media Design Tool on May 24, 2011

    Properly Really easy to implement articulate I found myself wafting here and there on internet, when you are extra good luck in my closet, i am grateful partner.

  • Tracy Mc Manamon on May 25, 2011

    Marvellous

  • Microfleece on May 26, 2011

    Wow,what a song? I really like it.Thanks for sharing with us.

  • AKanksha on Jun 19, 2011

    wow, Marvelous poem..i like it..thanks for sharing..keep it come.

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  • Marisa Cooper on Aug 9, 2011

    I can’t really set a tune for it. Maybe I’m not as musically inclined as you are though.

  • james on Oct 27, 2011

    Thanks for sharing such valuable information.Keep posting such great info for us thanks

  • Maria De Faci on Oct 30, 2011

    I like the lyrics. Thanks for sharing it :)

  • Carrie Lenser on Mar 2, 2012

    Nice song lyric

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  • Literary Agency India on Apr 10, 2012

    I can easily relate myself with this poem.

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