He has played and toured with Shovels & Rope, Jonny Corndawg, Caitlin Rose, Houndmouth, Robert Ellis, and Jason Isbell.
Following the success of the 2010 EP Tennessee Time, Coin Records released the 7-inch single “Big Bad Love” in May 2012 and Combs’ debut full-length album, Worried Man, on October 30, 2012. The album was co-produced by Mike Odmark and features guest appearances from Caitlin Rose and Nikki Lane, along with the core band of Jeremy Fetzer, Spencer Cullum, Jr., Michael Rinne, Micah Hulscher, and Jon Radford.
Why Oh Why
Andrew Combs Lyrics
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Why would you do me like that?
I came home to some trouble,
Yeah, late last night.
Staying naked in the bedroom,
She said that ain't what it looks like.
Tell me why, oh, why,
Tell me why, oh, why,
Did she think I was a fool?
That I fine to treat me like
And break me out of blue.
Every time she said she loved me
The feelings crossed behind my ear,
Tell me why, oh, why,
Why would you do me like that?
Tell me why, oh, why,
Did she think I was a fool?
That I fine to treat me like
And break me out of blue.
Every time she said she loved me
The feelings crossed behind my ear,
Tell me why, oh, why,
Why would you do me like that?
Tell me why, oh, why,
Why would you do me like that?
In Andrew Combs's song "Why Oh Why," the singer is grappling with the betrayal of a loved one. He came home to find his partner in a compromising position, but she insists it's not what it looks like. The singer isn't buying it and wonders why she would treat him so poorly. He already had a sense that something was amiss because he noticed that her feelings for him didn't seem genuine. The chorus repeats the refrain of "why oh why" as the singer tries to understand why he was deceived.
The lyrics of this song capture the feelings of hurt and confusion that come with being blindsided by someone you trust. The raw emotion in Combs's vocal performance adds to the weight of the lyrics. The instrumentation is stripped down, with acoustic guitar and pedal steel providing a sparse but effective backdrop for the story being told.
Overall, "Why Oh Why" is a poignant song about heartbreak and betrayal. It highlights the fragility of relationships and how easily trust can be broken. The singer's questions of "why oh why" are universal, making this song relatable to anyone who has ever been hurt by someone they loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why, oh, why,
Asking for an explanation as to why something was done
Why would you do me like that?
Questioning the reason behind someone's hurtful actions
I came home to some trouble,
Returning home to a problematic situation
Staying naked in the bedroom,
Being caught in a compromising situation
She said that ain't what it looks like.
Offering an explanation to deflect suspicion
Did she think I was a fool?
Wondering if the person thought less of them to deceive them
That I fine to treat me like
Questioning being treated poorly despite their efforts
And break me out of blue.
Being left feeling hurt and confused
Every time she said she loved me
Recalling moments of affection and trust
The feelings crossed behind my ear,
Considering whether those feelings were genuine
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Really good ! Thanks, New West Records .