I Don't Know Why
Eldritch Lyrics


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Evil minds and bodies got hold
Of the feelings I don't have anymore
So do try to forgive the excuses and silly lies I tell
I've forgot the joy of living for somebody to love
Giving them all the stolen kisses, the forbidden words
That nobody wants to say, nobody wants to say

I don't know why my own ego is lying
I don't know why I deny what I feel
I keep playing myself in a game that is over
I don't know why, I don't know why

Free from passion I've become a slave of myself
Free and not feeling love
Cynicism put you in a second place with me
And nothing is gonna change
Mental chaos is keeping me from being certain
Of what I am looking for
Only you can make me understand
What nobody wants to say, nobody wants to say

I don't know why my own ego is lying
I don't know why I deny what I feel
I keep playing myself in a game that is over
Help me trying to stop my dying

Give me reason and be my guide

I'll never pretend again and again... if you help me...

I don't know why my own ego is lying
I don't know why I deny what I feel
I keep playing myself in a game that is over
I don't know why, I don't know why

I don't know why my own ego is lying
I don't know why I deny what I feel




I keep playing myself in a game that is over
Help me trying to stop my dying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Eldritch's song "I Don't Know Why" express the confusing and frustrating feelings of someone who has become disconnected from their emotions. The opening lines suggest that "evil minds and bodies" have somehow taken hold of the singer's ability to feel. The use of the word "stolen" to describe the kisses and words of love that the singer used to give implies that they have become someone who takes rather than gives. It seems that the singer is trying to make excuses or tell lies to cover up their lack of feeling and inability to love someone. They recognize that their behavior is not right, and want to be forgiven, but they cannot seem to change.


The chorus is a repetition of the central idea of the song: "I don't know why my own ego is lying, I don't know why I deny what I feel, I keep playing myself in a game that is over, I don't know why, I don't know why". The singer is aware that their ego is getting in the way of their ability to feel and express love, but they don't know why they are denying or suppressing their emotions. They are stuck in a pattern that they know is over, but cannot seem to break free from.


In the second verse, the singer describes how they have become a slave to themselves and are no longer capable of feeling love. They recognize that their cynicism has pushed someone they cared about into a secondary position in their life. The mental chaos that the singer mentions suggests that they are struggling with internal conflicts and contradictions about what they want and need. They seem to be begging their loved one to help them understand what it is they really want, to help them stop "their dying".


In conclusion, Eldritch's "I Don't Know Why" is a powerful introspective song that describes the struggles of someone who has lost the ability to feel and express love. The lyrics are emotional and raw, expressing the singer's desire to break free from the emotional prison they have locked themselves into.


Line by Line Meaning

Evil minds and bodies got hold
My negative thoughts and physical sensations have taken over


Of the feelings I don't have anymore
I've lost the ability to feel certain emotions


So do try to forgive the excuses and silly lies I tell
Please forgive me for making excuses and telling lies to cover up my emotions


I've forgot the joy of living for somebody to love
I've lost the feeling of happiness that comes from loving someone


Giving them all the stolen kisses, the forbidden words
Expressing my love in secret and forbidden ways


That nobody wants to say, nobody wants to say
People are afraid to express their love in certain ways


Free from passion I've become a slave of myself
I've become a prisoner of my own emotions by avoiding passion


Free and not feeling love
Even though I'm free to love, I can't feel love anymore


Cynicism put you in a second place with me
My negative beliefs have caused me to prioritize other things over love


And nothing is gonna change
I feel stuck and unable to change


Mental chaos is keeping me from being certain
My thoughts are making it hard for me to be confident and sure


Of what I am looking for
I'm unsure of what I want in a relationship


Only you can make me understand
You're the only one who can help me understand my emotions


Help me trying to stop my dying
Please help me before I lose myself completely


Give me reason and be my guide
Help me find purpose and show me the way


I'll never pretend again and again... if you help me...
I promise to stop pretending if you help me understand my feelings


I don't know why, I don't know why
I'm confused and don't understand why I'm struggling with my feelings




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