Just tell me why lyrics

There is no one to tell her come in out of the rain

she's just a child who's trying so hard to ease the pain

and so she makes a wish then closes her eyes

grabbing a dream, she starts to fly

She's like a tattered doll you find in an alleyway

that someone played with then decided to throw away

she's much too young to be alone in the dark

selling her soul, breaking her heart

Just tell me why, can't you hear when I call your name?

Just tell me why, if you go then it's all in vain

you can't deny there's an anger inside of you

don't turn your back on me!

Just tell me why, can't you see that I'm by your side,

just tell me why, there's no reason for you to hide,

just tell me why, the past can be erased, the hurt can be replaced

just tell me why, you can't go it alone much longer

Won't you just trust in me?

Oh why, my child, tell me?

The first time that she tried, she thought it was such a thrill

but soon she found that her life was a living hell

She thought for sure she could escape misery

But she found out that her nightmare had become a reality

Can't you hear when I call your name?

Just tell, tell me why, if you go then it's all in vain

you can't deny there's an anger inside of you

don't turn your back on me!

Please tell me why, can't you see that I'm by your side,

just tell, tell me why, there's no reason for you to hide,

the past can be erased, the hurt can be replaced

don't fight it all alone, I'll help you get back home,

just tell me why, let me help you just all again,

you know that I am your friend.

Ooooh yeah

Oooh, Just tell me why, just remember you're not alone.

• Artist:Dee Dee Bridgewater
• Album:Cd single