I Wonder Why
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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It's hard when a love goes wrong
Picking up the pieces to go on
Our dreams are scattered in the wind
I won't let it take me under
Even though you tried, and

I wonder why
Things go the way they do
Why people lie
And break a heart in two
I wonder why
Things go the way they do

It's strange
Strange the way I feel
Time is all I need to make me heal
You're gone
And now I'm all alone (now you're all alone)
I'll reclaim the thunder
Dry the tears I've cried, still

I wonder why
Things go the way they do
Why people lie
And break a heart in two
I wonder why
Things go the way they do

Now I'm turning my back on confusion
It's alright, you're right, it's alright
I won't live in a world of illusion
There's no time, no time, no time
Well the river stopped running through me
You didn't see what you did to me (didn't see what you did to me)
I've got to try to find, some kind of peace of mind
You're just a mystery to me

I'll reclaim the thunder
Dry the tears I've cried, still

I wonder why
Things go the way they do
Why people lie
And break a heart in two
I wonder why
Things go the way they do

I wonder why, I wonder why, I wonder why, I
I wonder why, I wonder why, I wonder why, I




I wonder why, I wonder why, I wonder why, I
I wonder why, I wonder why, I wonder why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fleetwood Mac's "I Wonder Why" depict a couple whose love has ended and the singer is struggling to come to terms with the aftermath. The song focuses on the resilience and determination of the singer to move on despite the hurt and confusion they feel. The lyrics suggest pain, betrayal and disillusionment brought on by the end of the relationship. The singer wonders why people lie and break hearts in two, suggesting that this is not the first time they have experienced heartbreak. However, despite everything, the singer is determined to rise above their situation, dry their tears and reclaim their strength.


The mention of ‘dreams scattered in the wind’ indicates that the relationship had a lot of potential and promise but eventually ended up in disappointment. The phrase ‘I won't live in a world of illusion’ indicates that the singer acknowledges the reality of the situation and refuses to bury their head in denial. The line ‘You're just a mystery to me’ suggests that the singer never truly understood the reasons why their partner acted the way they did, and is further proof of their confusion.


Overall, "I Wonder Why" is a song that captures the emotions that many go through when they are betrayed and left to pick up the pieces of a broken relationship. The lyrics showcase resilience, strength and the willingness to move forward despite being hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard
Dealing with the aftermath of a broken love is difficult.


When a love goes wrong
After a love ends unfavorably.


Picking up the pieces to go on
Trying to move forward and rebuild what was lost.


Our dreams
The goals we had envisioned for the future.


Are scattered in the wind
Have been disrupted and thrown away by the events that unfolded.


I won't let it take me under
Won't allow the broken love to defeat me.


Even though you tried, and
Despite your efforts to harm me.


I wonder why
Questioning the reasons behind the tumultuous events.


Things go the way they do
Not understanding why things happen the way they do.


Why people lie, and break a heart in two
Asking why people often choose to deceive and hurt others.


It's strange
The emotions I'm feeling are unusual and unsettling.


Strange the way I feel
The mixed and troubled feelings I have.


Time is all I need to make me heal
Only time will allow me to recover from my pain and heartbreak.


You're gone
You have left me alone.


And now I'm all alone (now you're all alone)
Completely alone since you left me.


I'll reclaim the thunder
I will take control of my life and become powerful again.


Dry the tears I've cried, still
Stop mourning the loss and move on.


Now I'm turning my back on confusion
No longer allowing myself to be confused or lost.


I won't live in a world of illusion
Refusing to dwell in something that isn't real or true.


Well the river stopped running through me
The emotions that once flowed strongly through me have ceased.


You didn't see what you did to me
You were unaware of the damage that you caused me.


I've got to try to find, some kind of peace of mind
I need to search for inner calm and contentment.


You're just a mystery to me
I don't understand who you are or why you did what you did.


Things go the way they do
Events unfold without clear explanations.


Why people lie, and break a heart in two
Asking why people often choose to deceive and hurt others.


I wonder why
Questioning the reasons behind the tumultuous events.


Things go the way they do
Again, reflecting on the unpredictable nature of events.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Mason, Franke Jon Previte, Thomas M. Fuller

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