Tell Me
Groove Theory
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Oh ooh ooh, yeah I've been doing my own thing Love has always had a way of having bad timing But to my great surprise Ever since I looked in your eyes I had one question for you Tell me if you want me to Give you all my time I want to make it good for you 'Cause you blow my mind I promise boy that I'll be true You're the perfect find So tell me if you want me to Yeah If you thought I'd sleep on this Boy, you're wrong 'cause all I dream about is Our first kiss And you're the first one to make me feel like this And this is one opportunity that I can't resist, no no Boy you want to know the deal You are wondering if the words I'm saying are for real 'Cause you got more appeal Than any man in this whole world And baby I got to know how you feel Tell me if you want me to Give you all my time I want to make it good for you 'Cause you blow my mind I promise boy that I'll be true You're the perfect find So tell me if you want me to Sweetheart now it's time I let you know I don't want to rush We should take it slow Boy, I can love you, can you help me grow Give me a new beginning All my love, please tell me if you want me to (I want you to, I want you tchu doo doo) I wanna make it good, I wanna make it good to you baby So won't tell me, tell me oh ow hoh (Tell me if you want me to I wanna make it good to you I just gonna have to So tell me Tell me if you want to do Tell me if you want me to Boy I wanna make it good for you I promise boy that I'll be true Tell me if you want me to Tell me if you want me to I promise boy that I'll be true I promise boy that I'll be true So tell me if you want me to Tell me if you want me to
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Written by: Amel Larrieux, Bryce Wilson, Darryl Brown
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DREAM TEAM PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre Classification"Tell Me" by Groove Theory is typically categorized in the R&B and Neo Soul music genres. It also has elements of funk and jazz.
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Origin DetailThe song "Tell Me" was released in 1995 by the band Groove Theory, an American duo consisting of singer Amel Larrieux and songwriter/producer/actor Bryce Wilson.
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Commercial Success"Tell Me" proved to be the duo's most successful song. It reached No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.3 on the R&B chart.
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Distinctive StyleThe song "Tell Me" is highly respected for its harmonious blending of R&B and soulful jazz, setting it apart from much of the pop and heavy hip-hop of the mid-90s.
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Album Success"Tell Me" is the lead single from Groove Theory's self-titled debut album, which achieved gold status and received critical acclaim.
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International PopularityBeyond the United States, "Tell Me" achieved international success reaching No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart and charting within the top 20 in New Zealand and the top 30 in Canada.
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Video PopularityThe music video for "Tell Me" also received heavy airplay on numerous music video channels upon its release, including MTV and BET.
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Sample UsageThe song samples "Love is a Game" by Harry Ray.
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Impact on Music TrendThe success of "Tell Me" contributed to the mid-90s trend of neo-soul, which saw a rise in songs combining elements of soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists in different genres, attesting to its long-lasting popularity and influence.
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