Cauchi won the contest on the 30th of November with 130 points; ahead of Ukraine's 121 and Belarus' 108. She became the first singer from Malta to win the Junior Eurovision Song Contest and the first person from the island nation to win an EBU produced competition.
Why Should I?
Gaia Cauchi Lyrics
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It's what we're doing
And we both know it
Running, falling, falling in any nonsense
It's what I'm doing
And we both know it
You make me paranoid
And it ain't worth it
You really feel now we can just be friends?
I don't ever really wanna think about it
You're already seeing someone else
Trying really hard not to think about it
You don't care
Then why, why-why should I?
Why? Why should I?
When you don't
When you don't give a damn
Then why, why-why should I?
Why? Why should I?
When you don't
Why should I?
Why, why, why, why?
Why should I?
Sick and tired, I am overthinking
I won't keep going
'Cause I'm about to lose it
I know I'll be better off without you
It happened slowly
So lonely, slowly
You make me feel unnoticed
But that's your problem
And I won't have it
You really feel now we can just be friends?
I don't ever really wanna think about it
You're already seeing someone else
Trying really hard not to think about it
You don't care
Then why, why-why should I?
Why? Why should I?
When you don't
When you don't give a damn
Then why, why-why should I?
Why? Why should I?
When you don't
Why should I?
(Why should I?)
(Why should I?)
Why, why, why, why? (Why should I?)
Why should I? Why-why, why? (Why should I?)
Why, why
Why should I?
It's funny how you've changed
I ain't holding grudges
I'll forgive you
If you ever need me back
You bet I won't want you back
I am not a maniac, ah!
You don't care
Then why, why-why should I?
Why? Why should I?
When you don't (why should-should-should I care?)
When you don't give a damn
Then why, why-why should I? (Why should I?)
Why? Why should I (Why should I?)
When you don't (why should-should-should I care?)
Why should I?
(Why should I?)
(Why should I?)
Why, why? (Why should I? Why should I?)
(Why should I?)
Why should I? Why, why? (Why should I?)
Why, why
Why should I?
The song "Why Should I?" by Gaia Cauchi explores the emotions and frustrations of a relationship that has ended but still lingers. The lyrics suggest that both parties are caught in a destructive cycle of repeating behaviors and ignoring their feelings until they can no longer sustain the relationship. The line "Running, running, running round in circles, it's what we're doing" suggests that they are stuck in a loop of making the same mistakes over and over again.
In the chorus, Gaia questions why she should care when her ex-partner doesn't seem to give a damn about the relationship. She realizes that she is wasting time and energy on someone who does not appreciate her and is already seeing someone else. Despite the pain and hurt caused by the breakup, Gaia is determined to move on and regain control over her life. The line "I know I'll be better off without you" suggests that she has come to terms with the fact that the relationship was not healthy and that she is ready to let go.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for anyone going through a painful breakup. It reminds us that even though it may be hard, it is important to recognize when a relationship is no longer serving us and to have the courage to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Running, running, running round in circles
We're going nowhere, stuck in a cycle
It's what we're doing
Our actions are leading us in circles
And we both know it
We're aware of the repetition
Running, falling, falling in any nonsense
I'm chasing meaningless things and falling into trouble
It's what I'm doing
My actions are leading me to trouble
And we both know it
You and I are aware of my actions
You make me paranoid
You cause me to feel anxious and uncertain
I've been here before
I've experienced this feeling in the past
And it ain't worth it
It's not worth experiencing again
You really feel now we can just be friends?
Do you honestly believe we can simply be friends?
I don't ever really wanna think about it
I don't want to consider that possibility
You're already seeing someone else
You're already in a relationship with someone else
Trying really hard not to think about it
I'm attempting to avoid dwelling on that fact
You don't care
You're apathetic
Then why, why-why should I?
What reason do I have to care?
When you don't
Considering your indifference
When you don't give a damn
When you have no concern
It's funny how you've changed
It's peculiar how you've transformed
I ain't holding grudges
I'm not harboring resentment
I'll forgive you
I'll let go of any animosity
If you ever need me back
If you require my assistance
You bet I won't want you back
I'm not interested in a reunion
I am not a maniac, ah!
I'm not obsessive or irrational
Why, why, why, why?
What's the reason?
Why should I?
What's my motivation?
Writer(s): Daniel Borg, Kevin Paul Calleja
Contributed by Cooper M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.