Tell Him – English Lyrics

• By: Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion
• Album: Let's Talk About Love

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the power of expressing your emotions through the timeless duet "Tell Him" by Barbra Streisand and Céline Dion. This song offers a lesson in overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability in love, showcasing the beauty of collaboration and vocal harmony between two legendary artists.

[English]

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♪ I'm scared ♪

♪ So afraid to show I care ♪

♪ Will he think me weak ♪

♪ If I tremble when I speak? ♪

♪ Ooh, what if ♪

♪ There's another one he's thinking of? ♪

♪ Maybe he's in love ♪

♪ I'd feel like a fool ♪

♪ Life can be so cruel ♪

♪ I don't know what to do ♪

♪ I've been there ♪

♪ With my heart out in my hand ♪

♪ But what you must understand ♪

♪ You can't let the chance ♪

♪ To love him pass you by ♪

♪ Tell him ♪

♪ Tell him that the sun and moon ♪

♪ Rise in his eyes ♪

♪ Reach out to him ♪

♪ And whisper ♪

♪ Tender words so soft and sweet ♪

♪ I'll hold him close to feel his heart beat ♪

♪ Love will be the gift you give yourself ♪

♪ Touch him (ooh) ♪

♪ With the gentleness you feel inside (I feel it) ♪

♪ Your love can't be denied ♪

♪ The truth will set you free ♪

♪ You'll have what's meant to be ♪

♪ All in time you'll see ♪

♪ Ooh, I love him (then show him) ♪

♪ Of that much I can be sure (hold him close to you) ♪

♪ I don't think I could endure ♪

♪ If I let him walk away ♪

♪ When I have so much to say ♪

♪ Tell him ♪

♪ Tell him that the sun and moon ♪

♪ Rise in his eyes ♪

♪ Reach out to him ♪

♪ And whisper ♪

♪ Tender words so soft and sweet ♪

♪ Hold him close to feel his heart beat ♪

♪ Love will be the gift you give yourself ♪

♪ Love is light that surely glows ♪

♪ In the hearts of those who know ♪

♪ It's a steady flame that grows ♪

♪ Feed the fire with all the passion you can show ♪

♪ Tonight love will assume its place ♪

♪ This memory time cannot erase ♪

♪ Your faith will lead love where it has to go ♪

♪ Tell him ♪

♪ Tell him that the sun and moon ♪

♪ Rise in his eyes ♪

♪ Reach out to him ♪

♪ And whisper ♪

♪ Whisper words so soft and sweet ♪

♪ Hold him close to feel his heart beat ♪

♪ Love will be the gift you give yourself, ooh ♪

♪ Never let him go ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
scared /skɛərd/ A2	adjective - frightened; afraid.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
tremble /ˈtrɛmbəl/ B1	verb - to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or cold.
cruel /ˈkruːəl/ B1	adjective - wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening; an opportunity. verb - to do something by accident or without design; to risk.
tell /tɛl/ A1	verb - to communicate information, a story, or a fact to someone.
rise /raɪz/ A2	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one; come or go up. noun - an act of moving upwards; an increase in amount, extent, or intensity.
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B1	verb - to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy or to avoid disturbing others. noun - a soft or confidential tone of voice.
tender /ˈtɛndər/ B2	adjective - showing gentleness, kindness, and affection; soft or delicate. verb - offer or present (something) formally.
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; pleasing and delightful. noun - a small confection or candy.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system; the emotional or moral nature of a human being.
gift /ɡɪft/ A2	noun - a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent. verb - to give (something) as a gift, especially formally.
gentleness /ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/ B2	noun - the quality of being gentle, kind, or mild-mannered.
truth /truːθ/ A2	noun - the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality.
endure /ɪnˈdʊr/ B2	verb - to suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently; to remain in existence; last.
glow /ɡloʊ/ B1	verb - to emit a steady light without flame; to radiate warmth or light. noun - a soft, steady light; a feeling of warmth or pleasure.
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire; a strong passion or emotion. verb - to burn with a flame; to burst into flames.
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion; a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something.
erase /ɪˈreɪs/ B1	verb - to rub out or remove (writing, marks, or data); to get rid of completely.
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion.

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm scared

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'am' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general truth. Here, it expresses the speaker's current emotional state.

• Will he think me weak

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ The modal verb 'will' is used to form the future simple tense, expressing a prediction or expectation. Here, it asks about a potential future action.

• If I tremble when I speak

  ➔ Present Simple in Conditional Clause

  ➔ The present simple tense is used in the conditional clause to describe a hypothetical situation. Here, it contrasts with the future possibility in the main clause.

• You can't let the chance to love him pass you by

  ➔ Modal Verb 'can't' for Prohibition

  ➔ The modal verb 'can't' is used to express prohibition or strong advice against an action. Here, it emphasizes the importance of not letting the opportunity slip away.

• Tell him that the sun and moon rise in his eyes

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations. Here, it conveys a poetic and emotional appeal.

• Love will be the gift you give yourself

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ The future simple tense with 'will' is used to express a prediction or promise. Here, it suggests a future outcome of the action described.

• The truth will set you free

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ The future simple tense with 'will' is used to express a belief or certainty about a future event. Here, it conveys a profound truth or principle.

• All in time you'll see

  ➔ Future Contraction 'you'll'

  ➔ The contraction 'you'll' combines 'you' and 'will' to form a future tense. Here, it expresses a reassurance or promise of future understanding.