Larry Stewart left Restless Heart in late 1991 after the group released the compilation "The Best of Restless Heart." The group then became a quartet and released "Big Iron Horses" in 1992 shortly after which Dave Innis left the group. The group released "Matters of the Heart" in 1994 before splitting up. In 1998, a reunited Restless Heart (minus Innis) recorded three new songs for a Greatest Hits album and then toured with Vince Gill for about a year.
In 2003, all five members reunited and recorded the album "Still Restless" for Koch Nashville in 2004. The record label closed in early 2005 leaving the group without a label. They are still touring and released a live album through their website in August 2007.
Why Does It Have To Be
Restless Heart Lyrics
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And I know how hard this is for you to do
So if you really believe this love is so wrong
We don't have to carry on
But, still, I wonder
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
Oh, tell me why, why does it have to be?
You can't say that you didn't know where this might lead
And I know I couldn't have been that hard to read
But we both know this is not where you belong
There's no need to carry on
Oh, but I can't help but wonder
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Won't somebody please, please tell me
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why do we have hurt one to love another?
Oh, tell me why, why does it have to be?
Oh, why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
(Won't somebody please)
Won't somebody please, please tell me
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why do we have hurt one to love another?
(Oh, tell me), (Oh, tell me) Oh, tell me why
(Oh, tell me)
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Won't somebody please, please tell me
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
(Oh, tell me) Oh, tell me why
(Oh, tell me)
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Won't somebody please, please tell me
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
In the song "Why Does It Have to Be" by Restless Heart, the singer is questioning the societal norms and expectations surrounding love and relationships. The lyrics suggest that the idea that love should be either 'wrong or right', 'black or white' or that we have to 'hurt one to love another' is not something the singer believes in. The singer acknowledges that their love may not be considered acceptable, but they question why love cannot exist without these labels and rules.
The lyrics repeatedly ask for someone to 'tell me why', suggesting that the singer is genuinely confused and seeking an answer to this question. The song presents a very contemplative tone, with a slight sense of melancholy that is mirrored by the mellow, guitar-driven melody. Overall, "Why Does It Have to Be" is a song that talks about a complex emotional topic and encourages the listener to question societal norms and their beliefs about love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's no secret somebody waits at home for you
It is known that there is someone waiting for you at home
And I know how hard this is for you to do
I understand that this is difficult for you
So if you really believe this love is so wrong
If you truly think that this love is incorrect
We don't have to carry on
We don't have to continue
But, still, I wonder
But, I can't help but question
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be either wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Why does it have to be one thing or another?
Won't somebody please, please tell me
Can someone please tell me
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why does it have to be clear-cut?
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
Why must we cause pain to one person in order to love another?
You can't say that you didn't know where this might lead
You can't deny that you didn't know where this might end up
And I know I couldn't have been that hard to read
I know that I wasn't difficult to understand
But we both know this is not where you belong
But deep down we both know that you don't belong here
There's no need to carry on
There's no need to continue
Oh, but I can't help but wonder
But, I can't help but question
Oh, tell me
Oh, please tell me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Randy Sharp, Donny Lowery
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It's no secret
Somebody waits at home for you
And I know how hard this is
For you to do
So if you really believe
This love is so wrong
We don't have to carry on
But, still, I wonder
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Won't somebody please please tell me
Why does it have to be black or white?
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
Oh, tell me why, why does it have to be?
You can't say that
You didn't know where this might lead
And I know I couldn't have been
That hard to read
But we both know this is not
Where you belong
There's no need to carry on
Oh, but I can't help but wonder...
Oh
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
(Won't somebody please)
Won't somebody please…
Michael Walls
Great song by one of the greatest, most underappreciated bands in all of country music. 80's country was the very best and the music had a unique sound. So many great bands never got the kind of popularity that they deserved: Exile, Bellamy Brothers, Forester Sisters, Desert Rose Band, Gatling Brothers, Highway 101, Baillie & the Boys, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Southern Pacific, Burnin' Daylight, etc.
Ruth Brafford
That is for sure. Great song, I love it, they are one of my favorite county groups. The 80's had the best Country music.
Chris Caudill
Spot on!!!
Linda Timmons
Awesome group
Midnight Ventures
Amen.
Laimonas Dvarionas
@Ruth Brafford m.wkp
Jason Mullins
Restless Heart did some amazing pop country songs back in the 80's. Fantastic melodies and catchy hooks!
Shelby James
Wrong or Right is a song that can reach many of us through what the country has been through. Thank you Restless Heart ❤️
Mark Henderson
Considering that we live in a world where people are condemned for having different viewpoints and beliefs, this song is more relevant now than it was back then.
Jamie Reed
Thank you so much Restless Heart for all the great & awesome music you guys do...
this song explains me how i feel towards family i'm currently having issues with in real life...