Tell Me Why (The Riddle)

Paul van Dyk

About Tell Me Why (The Riddle)

"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" is a song released by Paul van Dyk in collaboration with English indie dance band Saint Etienne, with Sarah Cracknell of the group on vocals. A music video (filmed 28 May 2000) was made along with the song that can be found on the Global DVD. Peaking at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, it remains the highest charting single on the chart for both artists to date.


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Tell me why, tell me why 

Wonder if I could open my heart again (if I could, if I could, if I could) 
Ask me why I feel like at start again 
Wonder if I could open my heart again (heart again, heart again) 
Ask me why I feel like at start again 

The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 

Tell me why, tell me why 
Tell me why, tell me why 

The morning comes and the snow is falling 
The morning comes and the snow is falling 

The morning comes 
I can't understand the reason 
And snow the is falling (tell me why) 
The morning comes 
I can't understand the reason 
And snow the is falling (tell me why)

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Paul van Dyk

Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk (born (1971-12-16)16 December 1971) is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer. One of the first true Superstar DJs, Paul van Dyk was one of the first artists to receive a Grammy nomination in the newly added category of Best Dance/Electronic album for his 2004 release Reflections. He was named the World's No. 1 DJ in both 2005 and 2006, something less than a handful of DJs have ever achieved. Paul van Dyk is the only DJ to hold a spot in the World's Top 10 DJs since 1998. He is also the first DJ to be named No. 1 by Mixmag in 2005. As of 2007, he sold over 4.5 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Sarah Jane Cracknell, Paul Van Dyk, Bob Stanley, Peter Stewart Wiggs

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" is the result of a collaboration between Paul van Dyk, a German DJ, and Saint Etienne, a British band, demonstrating the blending of musical styles from different cultures.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and more specifically, Trance which is known for its repetitive beats and synthesized melodies.
Release Date
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" was released in the year 2000, during the peak time of trance music popularity.
Album
The song is part of Paul van Dyk's second studio album "Out There and Back", which is considered one of the defining albums of the Trans genre.
Chart Performance
"Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" made it to the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart, a significant achievement considering the niche nature of this music genre.
Music Video
The music video for "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" is unique in its kind, featuring modernized 20th-century portraits and abstract, psychedelic imagery.
Vocals
Sarah Cracknell, the lead singer of Saint Etienne, provided the vocals for the song. The ethereal, haunting quality of her voice added depth to the synthesized beats of the track.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" are enigmatic and thought-provoking, resonating with the intentional mysteries of the song's title.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its unusual combination of the calming voice of Sarah Cracknell with Paul van Dyk's hypnotic trance beats and high-energy dance vibe.
Relevance in Music History
This song contributes to the evolution of trance music by blending traditional beats with new, creative elements introduced by Saint Etienne.
Celestial Theme
The song cannot be discussed without mentioning its celestial theme. The cover of the single release depicts a figure reaching up towards a sky full of stars, reflecting the song's expansive, otherworldly sound.
Saint Etienne
This song is quite a departure from Saint Etienne's usual style, as they are mainly known for their indie pop/dance-pop music. They embraced a more EDM style for this collaboration, demonstrating their versatility as a band.
Paul van Dyk Achievements
Paul van Dyk was voted the world's number one DJ in both 2005 and 2006 by DJ Magazine. This reputation drew more attention to "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)" and helped boost its popularity.
Saint Etienne Achievements
While Saint Etienne never quite reached mainstream success, they have a strong cult following and have been influential in the indie pop and dance music genres. This reputation brought a different kind of audience to "Tell Me Why (The Riddle)".

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