Simon's career began with a short-lived music group with her sister Lucy as The Simon Sisters. They had a minor hit in 1964 called "Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod", and made three albums together before Lucy left to get married and start a family. Later, Carly Simon collaborated with eclectic New York rockers Elephant's Memory for about six months. She also appeared in the 1971 Milos Forman movie Taking Off, playing an auditioning singer, and sang "Long Term Physical Effects", which was included in Taking Off, the 1971 soundtrack for the movie.
Simon's major breakthrough was 1972's No Secrets. The album spawned several successful singles, including Simon's biggest hit, "You're So Vain". Simon continued to produce successful albums through the 1970s and early 1980s, moving into film scores after she was dropped by her record label in 1985. She performed the main title song for the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me - "Nobody Does It Better" which was a worldwide hit in 1977.
Why?
Carly Simon Lyrics
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Why does your love hurt so much?
Why?
Why does you love hurt so much?
You know I loved you baby
But all the while you just betrayed me
In the warmth of our bed
All the things that you said were
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Why does your love hurt so much?
Why?
Why does your love hurt so much?
Don't know why
You said our love was sacred
But you left me alone to make it
You want to come back again someday
But darling here's what I say
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Why does your love hurt so much?
Why?
Why does your love hurt so much?
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Why does your love hurt so much?
Tell me why
You say you come back again someday
But darling here's what I say
Ladidadida
Ladidadida
Why does your love hurt so much?
Don't know why
Why does your love hurt so much?
Tell me why
The lyrics to Carly Simon's song "Why" showcase the emotions of a betrayed lover who is struggling to understand the reasons behind their partner's hurtful actions. The repetition of the phrase "Why does your love hurt so much?" highlights the confusion and pain that the singer feels. They are unable to comprehend how their partner can claim to love them while also causing them so much damage.
The mention of their shared bed and the things said within it reinforces the notion of intimacy and trust that has been breached. The line "You said our love was sacred" shows the disillusionment the singer feels, as their partner's actions have contradicted their words. Despite the betrayal, the singer still holds onto some hope for reconciliation, as shown by the line "You want to come back again someday." However, the repeated use of the phrase "I don't know why" suggests that even they do not fully believe in the possibility of repairing their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does your love hurt so much?
Asking for a reason why their love causes so much pain.
Why?
Repeating the question of why their love hurts.
Why does you love hurt so much?
Asking for a clear explanation for why their love does so much harm.
Don't know why
Admitting to not understanding why their love is so painful.
You know I loved you baby
Expressing the artist's past feelings of love toward their partner.
But all the while you just betrayed me
Feeling hurt and deceived because of their partner's actions.
In the warmth of our bed
Recalling a specific moment of intimacy and connection with their partner.
All the things that you said were
Realizing that not everything their partner said was true or genuine.
You said our love was sacred
Remembering their partner's words of love and commitment to the relationship.
But you left me alone to make it
Feeling abandoned by their partner in the effort to maintain the relationship.
You want to come back again someday
Acknowledging that their partner may want to rekindle the relationship.
But darling here's what I say
Preparing to deliver their response to their partner's desire to reconcile.
Tell me why
Demanding a clear answer or explanation for why their love causes so much pain.
Ladidadida
Repetitive refrain, without significant meaning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers
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@r2g210
I just heard this song for the first time ever about 2 weeks ago and I’m hooked. I can’t believe this isn’t one of those songs you hear on 80’s playlists. This is a gem.
@helenefrench4275
Same for me just now in a cafe :)
@karlhelm875
yup. i heard it in the summer of 1982.
@paultreadaway102
The voice and cheek better song than most Artists best songs in history standout Carly's daughter is in this 8 now 50 woe
@dusivri5882
A Nile Rodgers and Bernie Edwards classic. Carly Simon provides the haunting lyrics and the tune is sprinkled with Rodgers and Edwards magic. An understated funky track that is timeless 👌 🎉
@uv77mc85
Chic really had the knack of making songs that have that nostalgia thing. Its a great skill. Even when they were brand new these songs had that feeling
@davidl570
Side note: Rodgers and Edwards (with Chic) also did the title track to Soup For One as well.
@p-medical3012
Wow...did not knew that...used to love it since I was a teenager in 1983
@lloydsalem6261
Did Nile and Bernard do bloody every funky 80's track?@@uv77mc85
@lucasdesimone101
Mr. Rodgers and Carly!. Could be better than that!?, Much better than Mss. Minogue, actually.