Tell It Like It T-I-Is

The B-52s, The B-52's

About Tell It Like It T-I-Is

"Tell It Like It T-I-Is" was the third single by the B-52's released from their sixth studio album, Good Stuff. It was the last single released in 1992. This song placed #61 on the UK Singles Chart, and placed #13 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.


Year:
2014
5:12
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Doin' it right, day and night.
Doin' it right, day and night.
Doin' it right, day and night.
Yeah, tell it, tell it, tell it like it T-I-is.

I gotta feel it.
You gotta move it.
You gotta move it, move it, move it,
To the deep, deep rhythm.
Tell it, tell it, tell it like it T-I-is.

Seems like things are gettin' so bad,
That you can smell it.
Yeah, so open those eyes
And get the real picture,
It's time to tell it.

I wanna talk, baby.
I wanna say something.
I've got to tell it like it
T-IE-IE-IE-I is.

[Chorus]
Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-isTell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-is.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-is.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-is.
Whoahh!

Tell it, tell it.
I've got to tell it.
I want to tell it-whoo!
You got me talkin'.
I wanna say something.
Got me talkin'.
I wanna say somethin', yeah!

If you're looking for a moving sidewalk
Dreamin' 'bout a monorail to take you away.
Well, the day is now,
And here's the biz:
You better get the real picture;
Tell it like it T-I-is.

I'm spinnin' to the rhythm of the earth,
And the ocean.
See the situation.
Oh what a sight.

I wanna talk, baby.
I wanna say something.
I've got to tell it like it is.
T-IE-IE-IE-is.
Like it T-I-is.

[Chorus]

Oh, don't upset
The balance of your nature.
Make the jump when the coast is clear
Oh, don't upset
The balance of your nature.
Reach the level above your fears.

Can you feel the movement?
Hear the untamed melody.
Tell it like it is and was and
Always should be-yeah!

Like it is and was, and always should be.
Is and was, and always should be.
Is and was, and always should be.
Is and was, and always should be.

Tell it, tell it.
I've got to tell.
I wanna tell it-whoo!
You got me talkin'.
I wanna say something'.
Got me talkin'.
I wanna say somethin'

Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Like it T-I-is
T-I-is!

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The B-52's

The B-52s are an American rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, cowbell), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards), Cindy Wilson (vocals, tambourine, bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). Following Ricky Wilson's death in 1985 Strickland switched to guitar. more »

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Written by: FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Tell It Like It T-I-Is" is a song by The B-52's, an American new wave band. The song was released as a single in 1992.
Album Details
The song features on their sixth studio album, "Good Stuff." This album managed to reach number 16 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Chart Performance
"Tell It Like It T-I-Is" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs in the United States. However, despite its success on the dance charts, it didn't make significant impact on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video Direction
The music video for "Tell It Like It T-I-Is" is notable as it was directed by American film director, Gus Van Sant, known for his work on movies such as "Good Will Hunting."
Band Lineup
This was one of The B-52's songs that was recorded without the band's original member Cindy Wilson, who temporarily left the group during the early 90s.
Song Composition
The song is known for its energetic and catchy music, which blends elements of new wave, pop and rock genres.
Soundtracks and Appearances
"Tell It Like It T-I-Is" was featured on the soundtrack of an episode of the popular television series "Beavis and Butt-Head."
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by all the members of the band together with collaborators including Tom Durack and Robert Waldrop.
Live Performances
The B-52's have frequently included "Tell It Like It T-I-Is" in their live setlists.
Collaboration
The album "Good Stuff," which includes "Tell It Like It T-I-Is," was co-produced by Don Was, a highly respected musician and record producer who has worked with a variety of major artists.

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