About The Song
Background
“Tell Him” is a powerful ballad released in 1997 as a duet by legendary singers Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion. The song appeared on both Streisand’s album “Higher Ground” and Dion’s “Let’s Talk About Love.” It was the lead single for both albums, generating significant attention due to the pairing of these two iconic vocalists.
Themes
The central theme of “Tell Him” is overcoming fear and vulnerability to express love. The lyrics explore the internal struggle of a woman who is deeply attracted to someone but hesitates to confess her feelings. The song offers encouragement and reassurance, urging her to take a chance and declare her love.
Lyrics
The song opens with the narrator’s fear of rejection, worried about appearing weak or encountering a rival. Both Streisand and Dion lend their voices to these anxieties throughout the song.
A shift occurs as the lyrics offer words of wisdom and support. They emphasize the importance of expressing love and the joy it can bring. The chorus provides a powerful message: “Tell him / Tell him that the sun and moon / Rise in his eyes.”
The song concludes with a renewed sense of determination. The narrator acknowledges the fear but finds the strength to confess her love.
“Tell Him” is a beautiful duet that showcases the vocal talents of Streisand and Dion. The song’s message of overcoming fear in love continues to resonate with listeners.
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Lyric
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
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