Tell Me (White Lion song)
"Tell Me" is a power ballad by the American glam metal band White Lion, released in 1988 as the third single from their album Pride. The song was written by vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta.
While not as commercially successful as their previous hit "Wait," "Tell Me" reached number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is characterized by its softer, more melodic sound compared to the band's more hard-rocking tracks. It features acoustic guitars, keyboards, and Tramp's signature vocals, building to a guitar solo by Bratta.
The lyrics of "Tell Me" deal with themes of lost love and longing. The song expresses the narrator's desire for honesty and communication from a former lover.
The music video for "Tell Me" depicts the band performing the song in a theatrical setting, intercut with scenes of a troubled relationship. It received moderate airplay on MTV at the time of its release.
"Tell Me" remains a popular deep cut for White Lion fans and is often included in retrospective compilations and playlists of 1980s rock ballads.