In 1994 the hit single "You Gotta Be" hit Billboard Top 5 and was a hit in the UK three times. It also allowed Des'ree to break into America. "You Gotta Be" was also a major hit in the United States, and it was featured in the movie The Next Karate Kid, starring Hilary Swank. The second song from Des'ree's second album, "Crazy Maze" featured in the movie Nothing to Lose. Coincidentally, her last album ("Dream Soldier") featured a song entitled "Nothing to Lose". Her song "Kissing You" featured on the 1996 Baz Luhrman movie "Romeo + Juliet" and is generally considered to be one of her greatest works and a showcase for her distinctive and impressive vocals.
In 1999, she won a Brit Award for the British Female Solo Artist category. Her 2003 release Dream Soldier was considerably less successful.
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Des'ree Lyrics
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with your cool vibes and logical point of view.
For you I'd go babe, the extra mile,
But you confuse me, so I'm gonna ask you,
Why are you making me blue?
Is it because baby, your so sad inside.
And why, are you making me cry?
You don't want to talk about it,
Say I'm crazy and it's all inside my head.
But I'm not gonna, let it go.
Let's start talking, take it slow.
Don't be frightened, I won't bite ya,
Move in closer. I just want to hold your hand.
Come on baby, don't say no.
Let's start talking, keep on talking.
Why are you making me blue?
Is it because baby, your so sad inside.
And why, are you making me cry?
Is it because baby, your so terrified
Des'ree's song "Why" delves into the deep emotions and confusion one can feel when attempting to understand someone else's behavior. In the first stanza, the singer is attracted to and impressed by someone's "cool vibes and logical point of view." They are willing to go the extra mile for this person, but they are confused by their actions and feel the need to ask them why they are making them feel sad and scared. In the second stanza, the person in question doesn't want to talk about it and dismisses the singer's concerns as being "all inside my head." However, the singer persists and invites the person to open up and talk about their feelings.
The chorus repeats the questions "Why are you making me blue?" and "Why are you making me cry?" highlighting the emotional turmoil the singer is going through as they try to understand the other person's behavior. They question if the person is sad inside and if their behavior is driven by fear.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of communication in relationships and understanding that sometimes people's actions can be driven by deeper emotions that they are unable or unwilling to articulate. The singer is trying to understand the other person's behavior and encourage them to open up and talk about their feelings in the hopes of finding a deeper connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You can always win me over,
I am easily impressed by your charming personality.
with your cool vibes and logical point of view.
Your demeanor and rationality make you attractive.
For you I'd go babe, the extra mile,
I am willing to go out of my way for you.
But you confuse me, so I'm gonna ask you,
Your mixed signals leave me uncertain, so I want clarification.
Why are you making me blue?
What is the reason for my sadness and distress that you have caused?
Is it because baby, your so sad inside.
Could it be because you are hurting and need help?
And why, are you making me cry?
Why am I shedding tears due to your actions?
Is it because baby, your so terrified.
Are you scared or anxious about something causing you to hurt me?
You don't want to talk about it,
You are resistant to discussing the issue.
Say I'm crazy and it's all inside my head.
Denying the problem or labeling me as unreasonable.
But I'm not gonna, let it go.
I refuse to ignore the situation.
Let's start talking, take it slow.
We should communicate and move at a comfortable pace.
Don't be frightened, I won't bite ya,
There is no need to fear, I won't harm you.
Move in closer. I just want to hold your hand.
Let's get physically closer and offer comfort.
Come on baby, don't say no.
Don't refuse to communicate with me.
Let's start talking, keep on talking.
We need to have an open dialogue to address the issue.
Why are you making me blue?
What is the reason for my sadness and distress that you have caused?
Is it because baby, your so sad inside.
Could it be because you are hurting and need help?
And why, are you making me cry?
Why am I shedding tears due to your actions?
Is it because baby, your so terrified.
Are you scared or anxious about something causing you to hurt me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN E. (GENE) TAYLOR
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