Why
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Why can't you behave?
Oh, why can't you behave?
After all the things you told me,
And the promises that you gave,
Oh, why can't you behave?

Why, why, why can't you be good?
I was faithful and true but what good will it do

And do, do just as you should?

Yes you had the right touch but I was askin' too much
Won't you turn that new leaf over,
So your baby can be your slave?
Oh, why can't you behave?

There's a farm I know near my old home town,
Where we two can go and try settling down.
There I'll care for you forever,
'Cause you're all in this world I crave.




Oh, why can't you behave?
Why can't you behave?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fiona's song "Why" are about a woman who is frustrated with her partner's inability to behave and keep his promises. Throughout the song, the woman questions why her partner can't change and be good to her. She expresses her loyalty to him, but questions whether it's worth it if he can't treat her the way she deserves. She suggests going to a farm to start a new life together and vows to care for him forever, but only if he changes his behavior.


The song is an emotional plea for someone to step up and be the partner they promised to be. It's a relatable theme that many people can relate to in their own relationships. Fiona's powerful voice and the simple yet effective lyrics make the song a standout on her album.


Line by Line Meaning

Why can't you behave?
Fiona is asking why her partner can't behave properly, as they had promised.


Oh, why can't you behave?
Fiona repeats her confusion and frustration about her partner's failure to behave.


After all the things you told me,
Fiona is disappointed that her partner did not keep their word.


And the promises that you gave,
Fiona expected her partner to keep their promises, but they did not.


Why, why, why can't you be good?
Fiona is questioning why her partner can't be a good person and keep their promises.


I was faithful and true but what good will it do
Fiona was honest and loyal to her partner, but she feels that her efforts were wasted now.


And do, do just as you should?
Fiona wants her partner to act how they should and fulfill their promises.


Yes you had the right touch but I was askin' too much
Fiona admits that her partner was doing well, but she expected too much from them.


Won't you turn that new leaf over,
Fiona wants her partner to make a positive change.


So your baby can be your slave?
Fiona is using sarcasm, saying that she wants to serve her partner but they need to change their behavior first.


There's a farm I know near my old home town,
Fiona suggests a place where they can spend time together without distractions.


Where we two can go and try settling down.
Fiona wants to settle down and have a stable relationship with her partner.


There I'll care for you forever,
Fiona expresses her love and willingness to care for her partner for the long term.


'Cause you're all in this world I crave.
Fiona loves and values her partner more than anything else in the world.


Oh, why can't you behave?
Fiona repeats her plea for her partner to behave properly and fulfill their promises.


Why can't you behave?
Fiona ends her song with the same plea, hoping her partner will finally listen.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Monica FL

I'm sentimental
So I walk in the rain
I've got some habits
Even I can't explain
Go to the corner
I end up in Spain
Why try to change me now
I sit and daydream
I've got daydreams galore
Cigarette ashes
There they go on the floor
Go away weekends
Leave my keys in the door
Why try to change me now
Why can't I be more conventional
People talk and they stare
So I try
But that can't be
Cuz I can't see
My strange little world
Just go passing me by
Let people wonder
Let 'em laugh
Let 'em frown
You know I'll love you
Till the moon's upside down
Don't you remember
I was always your clown
Why try to change me now
Why can't I be more conventional
People talk and they stare
So I try
But that can't be
because I can't see
My strange little world
Just go passing me by
So let people wonder
Let 'em laugh
Let 'em frown
You know I'll love you til the moon's upside down
Don't you remember
I was always your clown
Why try to change me
Why would you want to change me
Why try to change me now



All comments from YouTube:

cometome255

I love Fiona Apple man. Her voice has such power even at her softest moments. That's when you know someone is just so talented. Her voice oozes with raw emotion.

Martin Tope

Would love to hear fiona sing with Tom waits

Tani Dancer

passionate yeah knows how to get the soothing going!!

Sandra Jovic

cometome255 yeeees exactly

juzagirl Ntheroom

cometome255 me too. Yet some don't yet get her.

Mark Raker

Edible, ?????????????????

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runzombie666

I heard this song on an episode of "House" and fell in love with it. So I ran to computer and looked it up right away. Glad I did, just an absolutely mesmerizing song.

Nadia Saffodien

Same.

missdivinerose

Same!!!

Orleans Artist

Yep Nov 1 2022 ❤️

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