Why?
Björk and The Brodsky Quartet Lyrics
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Are you crying ?
Why?
Does he still love me?
Will you take care of me ?
If you both love me so
Why don't you love each other
Mummy's gone missing
Daddy's on fire
Daddy's on fire
The lyrics to Björk and The Brodsky Quartet's song Why? depict the heartbreaking questions and confusion of a child whose parents are not together and facing their own issues. The child is seeking answers as to why their father is not present and why their mother has gone missing. The child also questions if their father still loves them and if their mother's disappearance is related to their father being "on fire," which presumably means dealing with his own problems or issues. The child is left feeling vulnerable, crying, and seeking reassurance from the remaining parent.
Overall, the song highlights the emotional pain and confusion that children can experience when their parents are going through difficult times. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of supporting children through these situations and providing them with the love and care they need.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is Daddy not here?
I'm questioning the reason why my father is absent
Are you crying ?
I'm curious whether you're shedding tears
Why?
I want to know the cause or purpose of what's happening
Does he still love me?
I'm uncertain if my father still cares about me
Will you take care of me ?
I'm asking for assurance that you'll look after me
If you both love me so
I'm acknowledging the love you both have for me
Why don't you love each other
I'm perplexed why you can't love each other as well
Mummy's gone missing
I'm reporting that my mother is lost or absent
Daddy's on fire
I'm stating that my father is in flames
Daddy's on fire
I'm reiterating that my father is in flames
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO, IAN DEREK BELTON, PAUL MARTIN CASSIDY, JACQUELINE LUCY KATHERINE THOMAS, MICHAEL HENRY THOMAS
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Alteredtaint
She didn't hold anything back on this piece. She didn't save her voice like most performers do. I like that best.
Krisztián Tari
You are absolutely right. It's art so she listening to her heart instead of her brain. Björk sings every time like it was the last song in her life... Also it's a kind of "rock & roll" thinking... Doesn't matter if I destroy my voice, I do my best, not 100 but 300%!!!
Luyd Sousa
Ahh esse arranjo, essa voz! <3
quinn thereaux
I AM FREAKING OUT. 1. Björk is my favorite artist of all time. 2. my friend put the Cilla Black version of this song on a mix for me in 2014 and I've been obsessed with it ever since. 3. NOW I FIND THIS AND I AM FREAKING OUT
Michael Galvin
one of my greatest regrets in life is missing this night at the Union Chapel. I lived less than 3 minutes walk from the church :o(((
quinn thereaux
yeah dude that's rough
Jose Lago
Adoro essa musica
Baturalp Aslan
freakin masterpiece, björk!
Leo H
absolutly marvelous ♡
Didi S
notice that noise at :23 can't you imagine her on stage singing that verse and passionately beat her hand to her chest? very Björk-like!