Tell Me Something Good | Rufus Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Publish date: 2024-05-07

Tell Me Something Good
Rufus Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You ain't got no kind of feeling inside
I got something that'll sure 'nough set your stuff on fire
You refuse to put anything before your pride, yeah
Well, what I go will knock all your pride aside

Tell me something good, yeah
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Tell me something good

Tell me that you like it, yeah

"Got no time," is what you're known to say
I'll make you wish there was forty eight hours to each day, yeah
Your problem is you ain't been loved like you should
What I got to give will sure 'nough do you good

Tell me something good
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Tell me something good
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
Tell me that you like it, yeah

You ain't got no kind of feeling inside
I got something that sure 'nough sets your stuff on fire
You refuse to put anything before your pride, mmh
Well, what I got will knock your pride aside

Tell me something good (oh, yeah, yeah)
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Tell me something good (oh, baby, baby, baby, yeah)
Tell me that you like it, yeah (you gots to)

Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, baby, tell me)
Tell me that you love me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, tell me, tell me)

Tell me that you like it, yeah, yeah, don't you like it, baby?
Tell me something good


Overall Meaning

The song "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus is a passionate plea for genuine emotion and connection over empty words and meaningless actions. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is tired of being with someone who is emotionally closed off and puts their pride before everything else. The singer assures this person that they have something within themselves that can set them on fire, that can make them feel something real. The singer is trying to get this person to open up, to tell them something good, something that will bring them closer together.


The repetition of the phrase "Tell me something good" throughout the song emphasizes the desperation of the singer. They want nothing more than to connect with this person on a deeper level and feel something genuine. The line "Your problem is you ain't been loved like you should" reflects the singer's understanding of the root of their partner's emotional distance. The song is ultimately about the healing power of love and the importance of connecting on a real level.


Overall, "Tell Me Something Good" is a powerful and passionate plea for genuine connection over empty words and meaningless actions.


Line by Line Meaning

You ain't got no kind of feeling inside
You seem to lack any emotions


I got something that'll sure 'nough set your stuff on fire
I have something that will ignite a passion in you


You refuse to put anything before your pride, yeah
You prioritize your ego over everything else


Well, what I go will knock all your pride aside
My offer will be powerful enough to make you forget your ego


Tell me something good, yeah
Share with me something positive, please


Tell me that you love me, yeah
Express your love towards me


Tell me something good
Share another positive thought with me


Tell me that you like it, yeah
Tell me if you enjoy what you have experienced so far


"Got no time," is what you're known to say
You are always busy and never have enough time


I'll make you wish there was forty eight hours to each day, yeah
I'll give you such a fulfilling experience that you'll wish the day never ends


Your problem is you ain't been loved like you should
Your issue is that you haven't experienced love the way you deserve


What I got to give will sure 'nough do you good
My offer will be beneficial for you


Tell me something good
Ask me to share another positive thought


Tell me that you love me, yeah
Ask me to express my love again


Tell me something good
Ask me to share yet another positive thought


Tell me that you like it, yeah (you gots to)
Ask me if you enjoy the experience


Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, baby, tell me)
Ask me one more time to share something positive


Tell me that you love me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ask me to repeat my love for you


Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, tell me, tell me)
Ask me to share yet another positive thought


Tell me that you like it, yeah, yeah, don't you like it, baby?
Ask me if you are enjoying the experience


Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder

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