Why dont you and I
Chad Kroeger Lyrics


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Since the moment I spotted you
Like walking 'round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies (ooh) and it's alright
Bouncin' round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
If I said I didn't like it then you'd know I'd lied

Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

Whens this fever gonna break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasin' you around
(Ooh)And it's alright
Bouncin round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
If I said I didn't like it then you'd know I'd lied

Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

(Only second time through)
And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say 'Oh here we go again' oh

Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again




So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

Overall Meaning

The song "Why Don't You & I" by Chad Kroeger is a love song that talks about someone who is deeply in love with another person. From the very first time that the singer saw their love interest, they felt like they were walking around with little wings on their shoes. The feeling that they get around their love interest is like it is going to last forever, and they do not mind it at all. The singer is so tongue-tied whenever they try to talk to their love interest that they just refer to themselve as a love-sick puppy. They are just so in love with this person that they just can't seem to find the right words to say.


The singer then goes on to suggest that they both unite and take on the world as a team. He suggests that they fly to the moon and straight on to heaven so that they can be together forever because without the object of his affection, he feels like he'll never be allowed into heaven. In the second verse, the singer realizes that this love is never going to end and they feel tongue-tied every time they try to speak to their love interest.


Line by Line Meaning

Since the moment I spotted you
I have been captivated by you since I first saw you


Like walking 'round with little wings on my shoes
I feel light and happy when I'm near you


My stomach's filled with the butterflies (ooh) and it's alright
I get nervous and excited when I'm around you, but it feels good


Bouncin' round from cloud to cloud
I feel euphoric and like I'm floating when I'm with you


I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
Being with you makes me feel like I'm on a high, and I never want it to end


If I said I didn't like it then you'd know I'd lied
I love being around you, and there's no way I could hide it


Every time I try to talk to you
I struggle to find the right words when I'm around you


I get tongue-tied
I stumble over my words and get nervous


Turns out that everything I say to you
No matter what I say, it comes out wrong


Comes out wrong and never comes out right
I can never seem to express myself properly when I'm with you


So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Let's unite and embark on a journey together that will last forever


Heads we will and tails we'll try again
Even if things don't work out the first time, we'll keep trying until we make it work


So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Let's embrace each other and reach for the stars together


Cause without you they're never going to let me in
I need you to complete me, and without you, I'll never truly feel like I belong


Whens this fever gonna break?
I can't stop thinking about you, and it's driving me crazy


I think I've handled more than any man can take
Being consumed by my love for you is overwhelming


I'm like a love-sick puppy chasin' you around
I'm completely smitten with you, and I'll go to great lengths just to be near you


(Ooh)And it's alright
Despite all the uncertainty and nervousness, being around you makes everything okay


(Only second time through)
Reiterating my desperate feelings for you


And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
I'm starting to accept that my feelings for you will never fade


Right about the same time you walk by
You always seem to appear at the most pivotal moments


And I say 'Oh here we go again' oh
I can't help but feel like fate is bringing us together time and time again


So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Repeating my plea to start a life together with endless possibilities




Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: CHAD KROEGER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@braduh1

Since the moment I spotted you,
Like walking round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies... ooo and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If I said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied
ooo

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say 'why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

When's this fever going to break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasing you around
ooo and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied

And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say 'Oh here we go again, oh'



@GharibLucas

Since the moment I spotted you
Like walking round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies
Oooh, and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If I said I didn't like it, then you know I'd lied

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, ''Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

When's this fever going to break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasing you around
Oooh, and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If said I didn't like it, then you know I'd lied

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, 'Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say, 'Oh, here we go again, oh'

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, 'Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, 'Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'



All comments from YouTube:

@chuckincharlie776

I just saw Nickleback live, and i’m incredibly puzzled about why they are such a trashed on band. Chad sounded literally the exact same as he does on albums and they were incredible live!

@marcusbruns9729

The vast majority of the general population is miserable. They have to shit on stuff others enjoy to try and make them miserable, as well.

@christianspain3015

Carlos Santana had multiple versions of this song with different vocal artists. However, I truly believe Chad's vocals were the best version hands down.

@JanRey526

Here to agree

@hardbully69

AGREE

@forensicsciencefan5645

Agreed! I don't think Alex Band's singing voice, as deep as it seemed FOR HIS PHYISICAL BUILD at the time, holds a candle on Chad Kroeger's here.

@adamcoe

Super mind blowing that the guy who wrote the song sings it the best, who knew

@marcusbruns9729

Chad wrote the song and was originally supposed to be the vocals. An issue with his record label prevented it.

@CharlieBella-ry9li

Chad Kroeger has written a song that has covered just about every event in my life. Now one for the love of my life! Thank you Sir you’re musical genius!

@tamila1082

I love, love, love Chad Kroeger's voice😍😍😍😍😍

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