Her solo-album "Cocoon" received an official release of sorts in May 2006, when it was released on iTunes. The digital version featured both the original and album versions of "Go My Own Way", the single version of "It Could Be You", and the previously unreleased "The Starting Line".
In May 2006, Strum made an announcement that she would be undergoing surgery, and would be unable to return to work until September 2006, when she had recovered. In September 2006 Alexis posted a message on MySpace stating that all was well with her health. She also added a note saying that her album will not be released as was planned and that she is taking herself out of the music scene. "I have decided after this big lifechange that I need to address my priorities and do sthg different for a bit- time for a new challenge! Challenge Strum!".
Why Me Why Now?
Alexis Strum Lyrics
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Yeah
I think I'll go and buy me some
Coz I can't even find my peace while listening to the radio
No
Coz all songs sing about us
Why me, why now?
But my heart won't shut down
Why me, why now?
I'll be caught red-handed
When love comes around
I wish I never met you I was doing fine all on my own, mmm
Till you came passing by
I wish I'd stayed home never knowing how emotions really feel
But this is real
The rules just don't apply
Why me, why now?
Thought I had it figured out
But my heart won't shut down
Why me, why now?
I'll be caught red-handed
When love comes around
Tender light slow burning consequence
Under fire, I'm under fire
Feels just like I'm sinking as I turn ahead
Under fire
Why me, why now?
Thought I had it figured out
But my heart won't shut down
Why me, why now?
I'll be caught red-handed
When love comes around
Why me
Why now?
Thought I had it figured out but I don't and you know it
And my heart won't shut down
Why me, why now?
I'll be caught red-handed
When love comes around
The lyrics of Alexis Strum's song "Why Me Why Now?" reflect the confusion and vulnerability that can come with falling in love unexpectedly. The first verse expresses a desire to escape the overwhelming emotions that love can bring, with the singer considering buying a one-way ticket to the edge of the world. The second verse reveals that the cause of this emotional turmoil is a person she wishes she had never met, but whose influence has made her feel things she didn't know were possible. Despite feeling out of control, the singer is aware that love is unavoidable and she will likely be "caught red-handed" when it comes around.
The chorus of the song repeats the questions "why me, why now?" which suggest a feeling of disbelief that the singer has found herself in this situation. She expresses a belief that she had previously figured life out, but now her heart won't shut down, indicating that she is struggling to contain her feelings for this person. The bridge of the song, with the repeated phrase "under fire", further emphasizes the intensity of these emotions.
Overall, "Why Me Why Now?" captures the feeling of being swept up in unexpected feelings for someone, despite a desire to remain in control. It conveys the sense of confusion and uncertainty that can come with these intense emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
If someone out there's selling one-way tickets to the edge of the world
If there's a way to escape from everything, I'd take it
Coz I can't even find my peace while listening to the radio
Even music doesn't help me find peace of mind
Coz all songs sing about us
All songs seem to be about the pain of lost love that we're going through
Why me, why now?
Why do I have to go through this pain at this moment?
Thought I had it figured out
I thought I knew what I was doing
But my heart won't shut down
But my emotions keep overpowering my logic
I'll be caught red-handed
I'll be exposed
When love comes around
When I fall in love again
I wish I never met you I was doing fine all on my own, mmm
I regret meeting you because I was doing great on my own
Till you came passing by
Until you crossed my path
I wish I'd stayed home never knowing how emotions really feel
I wish I didn't have to go through the pain of love
But this is real
But unfortunately, this is what's really happening
The rules just don't apply
The logical rules that I used to live by don't seem to apply here
Tender light slow burning consequence
The consequences of our love are slowly and steadily catching up with us
Under fire, I'm under fire
I feel like I'm being attacked from all sides
Feels just like I'm sinking as I turn ahead
I feel like I'm sinking deeper and deeper into this situation
Thought I had it figured out but I don't and you know it
I thought I knew what I was doing, but I don't, and you know it
Why me
Why do I have to go through this pain?
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Aurélia Freitas
Que batida gostosa p'ra dançar!!! Show!!!!
Peter Janes
you and your arrangement here are ACE. - owen J. x
Jamie Webb
Nice. I really like this.
Mp Clarke
fuc**ing yesssss