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I Know Why
Eve Boswell Lyrics


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Why do robins sing in December
Long before the Springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you

Why do robins sing in December
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “I Know Why” by Eve Boswell reveal the many mysteries of love. The opening lines question the behavior of nature- why do robins sing in December and violets grow in the snow. The answer to this mystery is love, and the cause of the robins' singing and the violets' blooming is the love that the singer shares with her beloved. Even the breeze seems to sigh whispers of his name every evening, and she knows why - it is because of the love they share. The stars seem to twinkle brightly in her room, and she knows that it is because love has transformed her world.


The singer's happiness and joy in the presence of her lover are also perfectly described in the lyrics. She hears gypsy violins play when he smiles and feels like she is in heaven when they dance together. Even on a rainy day, the sun shines for her, and every cloud disappears when she is with him. The love they share is so special that she can see rainbows when she is in his arms. The lyrics reveal that love has the power to change everything.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do robins sing in December
What is the reason for robins to start singing in December?


Long before the Springtime is due?
Even though spring is far away, why do they still sing?


And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
Why do violets grow despite the snow?


I know why and so do you
We both know the answer


Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
Why do the breezes whisper your name every evening with a sigh?


And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
Why do I feel like the stars are on my ceiling?


When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
Your smile makes me hear the melody of gypsy violins


When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
Dancing with you makes me feel like I am in heaven when the music starts


I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
When I am with you, I can see the sun even when it's raining and the clouds disappear


And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
Why do I see rainbows when I hold you close?


I know why and so do you
We both know the reason why




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN

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