Bonnie X Clyde (stylized as BONNIE X CLYDE) is an American electronic dance… Read Full Bio ↴Bonnie X Clyde (stylized as BONNIE X CLYDE) is an American electronic dance duo formed in 2013 by Daniel Litman and Paige Lopynski. The duo originates from Fairfax, Virginia and is now based in Miami, Florida. The group fuses electropop, synthpop, house and trance music in their sound.

Why Do I
BONNIE X CLYDE Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Hey, have you heard the news?
I′m queen up here
My empty heart is aching and I'm losing it
Hey, is it half past noon?
I think I need to be somewhere
And it′s getting late
And it's getting late
Why do I

Why do I

Hey, will I see you soon?
I must have called at least a thousand times
And I'm so over it
Hey, I think it′s time you knew
I think I seem a bit consumed
And it′s getting old
And it's getting old

Why do I

Why do I

Overall Meaning

"BONNIE X CLYDE" is a musical project consisting of the duo of Daniel Litman and Paige Lopynski who created the track "Why Do I." This song is about the emptiness and loneliness that arises when one is living in the spotlight. The artist reveals that despite being the queen up there, which is a reference to her performing on stage, her heart still feels empty, and she is losing it.

The song's opening line, "Hey, have you heard the news?" creates an impression that the singer is asking for news, but it also represents a plea for someone to notice her and her suffering. She appears to be asking for someone to acknowledge her feelings of loneliness and emptiness. The lyrics "Why do I" are repeated throughout the song, implying the artist's confusion about why she feels this way. She continues to ask herself why she feels this way.

The chorus of the song then shifts to the story of someone who is chasing love while feeling frustrated and dejected. In the beginning, there is an indication that the singer is trying to reach out to someone significant with no success. She states that she must have called the person a thousand times and yet cannot reach them, which could also mean that whatever relationship they had is falling apart. The last line of the song, "Why do I," is repeated and emphasised once more, signifying her helplessness and the confusion she feels about her emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, have you heard the news?
I want to share something with you.

I'm queen up here
I feel powerful and in control.

My empty heart is aching and I'm losing it
I feel lonely and depressed.

Hey, is it half past noon?
What time is it?

I think I need to be somewhere
I have things to do.

And it's getting late
Time is passing quickly.

Why do I
I'm feeling lost and unsure.

Hey, will I see you soon?
Can we meet up?

I must have called at least a thousand times
I've been trying to get in touch with you.

And I'm so over it
I'm tired of waiting.

Hey, I think it's time you knew
I want to tell you something important.