I don't know why
Brian Hyland Lyrics


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I don't know why
I love you like I do
I don't know why
I just do
I don't know why
You thrill me like you do
I don't know why
You just do
You never seem
And want my romancing
The only time you hold me
Is when we're dancing
I don't know why
I love you like I do




I don't know why
I just do.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brian Hyland's song "I Don't Know Why" are a testament to the power of love; the inexplicable, tumultuous, and oftentimes irrational emotions that it evokes. The singer expresses his confusion towards the intensity of his feelings for his lover, unable to rationalize why he deeply loves them despite their apparent disinterest in his romantic overtures. This unrequited love is highlighted in the lines, "You never seem/ And want my romancing/ The only time you hold me/ Is when we're dancing". The singer is aware that he might not be the person his lover wants him to be but he cannot help his feelings for them. The song shows the conflicting emotions and doubts that one can experience while in love, sometimes feeling like we know everything but sometimes feeling completely clueless.


The song depicts a narrative of a heart torn between passion and logic, where the heart appears to have overpowered the mind. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, and the instrumentation brings to life the wavering emotions of the singer. The melancholic tone, the soft strumming of the guitar, and the repetition of the chorus give the song a pensive quality, communicating the singer's confusion in a soulful way.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why
I have no explanation or reason for what I'm about to say


I love you like I do
I have deep feelings of affection for you without understanding why


I just do
There's no rational explanation for my emotions towards you, they just exist


You thrill me like you do
Your actions or presence create an exciting and enjoyable feeling within me, even if I am unsure why


You just do
I can't explain why your actions or presence create such a strong emotional reaction within me


You never seem
It appears to me that you do not


And want my romancing
Desire my affectionate attention or actions


The only time you hold me
I usually do not receive physical affection or closeness from you


Is when we're dancing
The sole moment physical affection is present is during dancing




Writer(s): Brian Hyland

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