Bronski Beat - Why ? (Official HD Video)

Follow Bronski Beat

Follow London Records

↓ LYRICS ↓

[Intro]
Tell me why
Tell me why

[Verse 1]
Contempt in your eyes when I turn to kiss his lips
Broken I lie, all my feelings denied, blood on your fist

[Chorus]
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?

[Interlude]
Ooh!

[Verse 2]
You in your false securities tear up my life, condemning me
Name me an illness, call me a sin, never feel guilty, never give in

[Chorus]
Tell me why?
Tell me why?
Tell me why?
Tell me why?
Yeah!

[Interlude]
Aah!

[Bridge]
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love
You and me together, fighting for our love

[Interlude]
Ooh!

[Verse 3]
Contempt in your eyes when I turn to kiss his lips
Broken I lie, all my feelings denied, blood on your fist

[Chorus]
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?
Can you tell me why?

#BronskiBeat #Tellmewhy #TheAgeOfConsent

[krea]

RIP to Steven Forrest and Larry Steinbachek who was a composer, song writer and synthesiser keyboardist for Bronski Beat. The trio from the greatest decade of music will never be forgotten.

[thebadgamer]

As a very closeted teen in the early 80's living in a backwater town in Tasmania Australia bronski was a life line ❤❤❤

[ciara]

Jimmy has one of those voices where he'd only have to drop ONE note and you'll immediately know who it is🙌🙌🙌💯

[eaaquamarine]

"YOU IN YOUR FALSE SECURITIES TEAR UP MY LIFE, CONDEMNING ME, NAME ME AN ILLNESS, CALL ME A SIN, NEVER FEEL GUILTY, NEVER GIVE IN, TELL ME WHY? YOU AND ME TOGETHER FIGHTING FOR OUR LOVE" - great song

[John-roiv]

I came here searching for this. Was talking to a buddy of mine earlier. Every weekend in a club in the 80s, with 2000+ people in it. About 10 of us sitting around a large table talking. As soon as we heard this song, everything was dropped and we're on the floor giving it large- all lads. Not one s*** was given. Another couple of numbers that initiated a similar reaction were She Sells Sanctuary (The Cult), This Charming Man (the smiths), and oddly enough, Happy Hour (House Martins). Different era, great times. Time rolls on, mid fifties now and if I think about that too much I'll annoy myself!

[buckbiro]

I never paid attention to what Bronski Beat was actually talking about when I was a kid. As I grow older, I appreciate their activism more and more.

[biddylisduff]

RIP Steve Bronski. Such an important band, message in a banging tune. This and "Small-town Boy" really told the story, heartbreaking and powerful at the same time.

[d]

Never feel guilty, never give in...

RIP Steve Bronski.

[davidchaney]

Gay or straight, what a song, what a voice!!!

[dars]

Being out in the 80s, that took some guts. I respect the hell out of that.

[yvc]

i danced to this like my life depended on it, that wall of synth calling me to the dance floor like a siren

[jodif]

Jimmy has the most amazing unique voice ♥️

[sophiew]

RIP Steve Bronski..I will NEVER forget being a student in Liverpool uni in the 80' s & working behind the bar during Bronski Bear's sound check...mesmerising and not my type of music ..just stuck with me because they were great! Rest easy mate your music brought so much joy to so many xx

[grahamcheesman]

Iv never been horrible to any gay person but back in the 80's I was like most teenagers thinking it was not normal. As a 54 year old man I can only apologies for my ignorance. I have been married to my wife for over 30 years and in this time met lots gay men who have always been nice people. Sorry for being ignorant

[mohamedbenferha]

best decade for uk artists decade of freedom , creativity and musical revolution ...

[thomasdavie]

Farkin amazing! What a voice. If only the tarts of the 2000's had a fraction of his voice, talent, presence, creativity, passion

[kevinsbikingadventures]

Today is our 2nd wedding anniversary. And this song takes me back to the days leading up to the wedding thinking about how far we've come to finally have our gay relationship accepted and recognized!

[artisansportsman]

Bronski Beat breaking down barriers/ forever fighting for all our love.
And producing music that makes you want to dance.

[nativetexanful]

This song sure brings back memories of a bygone era. Unfortunately, those days are gone forever.

[NarquelieNarmo]

Jimmy Somerville is basically Tintin if he had been created by a left-wing Hergé and officially admiting he's gay. :p