Why

Album: Diva (1992)
Charted: 5 34
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  • How many times do I have to try to tell you
    That I'm sorry for the things I've done
    But when I start to try to tell you
    That's when you have to tell me
    Hey, this kind of trouble's only just begun
    I tell myself too many times
    Why don't you ever learn to keep your big mouth shut
    That's why it hurts so bad to hear the words
    That keep on falling from your mouth
    Falling from your mouth
    Falling from your mouth
    Tell me

    Why
    Why
    I may be mad
    I may be blind
    I may be viciously unkind
    But I can still read what you're thinking
    And I've heard it said too many times
    That you'd be better off
    Besides

    Why can't you see this boat is sinking
    Let's go down to the water's edge
    And we can cast away those doubts
    Some things are better left unsaid

    But they still turn me inside out
    Turning inside out turning inside out
    Tell me
    Why
    Tell me
    Why
    This is the book I never read
    These are the words I never said
    This is the path I'll never tread
    These are the dreams I'll dream instead
    This is the joy that's seldom spread
    These are the tears

    The tears we shed
    This is the fear
    This is the dread
    These are the contents of my head
    And these are the years that we have spent
    And this is what they represent
    And this is how I feel
    Do you know how I feel?
    'Cause I don't think you know how I feel
    I don't think you know what I feel
    I don't think you know what I feel
    You don't know what I feel Writer/s: CALVIN E. (GENE) TAYLOR
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 7

  • Shelby from FlMarried 45 years and still feel this way.
  • Barry from Sauquoit, NySo what is the correct version of the last line of "Why"?; is it 'feel' or 'fear'

    You don't know what I feel
    http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/annielennox/why.html
    http://www.lyricsfreak.com/a/annie+lennox/why_10012037.html
    http://www.annielennox.com/lyrics/why/

    You don't know what I fear
    https://genius.com/Annie-lennox-why-lyrics
    http://lyrics.wikia.com/wiki/Annie_Lennox:Why
    http://uke.guide/en/song/Annie_Lennox/Why
  • Jim from Dayton, OhThough never officially confirmed, this song is said to be in part a reflection of her often turbulent romantic relationship with Eurythmics band mate Dave Stewart.
  • Barry from Sauquoit, NyEasily one of my Top 10 songs of all time. In the video I especially look forward to that cute little smile she gives at the lyrics "keep my big mouth shut"...
  • Eb from Orlando Metro, FlThis song, in the subject of the lyrics, reminds me of U2's "One". Both songs, for me, perfectly describe a troubled relationship. It reminds me of a difficult time in my marriage. This song was somehow a comfort at the time. Glad we made it past all that. Powerful good song.
  • Mary from Hortense, GaThis song is so awesome and sad all in one. Annie found my words.
  • Megan from Winnipeg, CanadaI am the first to comment. That makes me feel so honoured. Anyway, I love Annie Lennox, and I think that this is a wonderful song.
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