James won Ireland's answer to the Mercury (the Choice Music Prize for 'Song of the Year') and saw his debut EP ('Say Hello') remain on the Irish chart for over 6 months. This rise and development in his home market has gained James sell-out headline dates and wider support tours with the likes of Lianne La Havas, Beth Orton, Kodaline and Marina & The Diamonds.
A snapshot of this ascent, 'Live at Whelans' is a selection of new and old songs performed in the stripped-back environment of a rapturously-received hometown show. The first track to be lifted from it, 'Nervous', is a pin-drop account of a one-sided relationship: from that initial fear of your first meeting to the gradual realisation, by the end of the song, that perhaps they were never who you thought they were (and it's best to forget about them).
James released his eagerly-anticipated debut album, ‘Bitter Pill’ on March 11th 2016 – having already gone Top 5, been certified Platinum and winner of Choice Music Prize’s ‘Song of the Year’ in his native Ireland in 2013 and 2016. Following a sold-out London show at KOKO, support across Spotify (Spotlight Artists for 2016), Radio 1, Virgin Radio, Beats 1 and Radio X, Gavin had an extensive UK tour, European tour, US tour and Australian dates, that featured Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 7th 2016 in London and 3Arena on December 2016 in Dublin. Gavin has over 150 million total streams on Spotify already and live performances on Late Late Show with James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel Live, BBC One Show and C’est A Vous.
I Don't Know Why
Gavin James Lyrics
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I don't want anybody else but you
No one can ever add up to
What you are
The simple words
That I can never say to you
Things that I can never do
When I was younger
But I don't know
Which way the wind blows
But I know I'll be alright
And I don't know
If you think I'm crazy
But if you say maybe I
I'd say love don't wait in line
No, love don't wait in line
If I say
I don't care what you do with him
If every time I lose you win
Then I'd be lying
But I'd better learn
Oh, I'd better learn to sink or swim
'Cause the pieces of my heart are getting dim
But I'll find the light
I don't know
Which way the wind blows
But I know I'll be alright
No I don't know
If you think I'm crazy
But if you say maybe I
I'd say love don't wait in line
No, love don't wait in line ooh
Girl I don't know
Which way the wind blows
But I know I'll be alright
Ooh I don't know
If you think I'm crazy
But if you say maybe I
I'd say times they change
And our lives they rearrange
We were just a burning flame
With bad timing
No, but love don't wait in line
No, love don't wait in line
In line, ooh
The song “I Don’t Know Why” by Gavin James is a heartfelt ballad about his love for a girl who he cannot let go of. Throughout the lyrics, he professes his love and admiration for her, but also acknowledges the uncertainty and fear that he feels. The chorus, “I don’t know which way the wind blows, but I know I’ll be alright, and I don’t know if you think I’m crazy, but if you say maybe I’d say love don’t wait in line” encapsulates the idea that love is unpredictable and uncertain, but if given the chance, he would take the risk because love doesn’t wait for anyone.
The verses describe the singer’s feelings of inadequacy, feeling trapped by the fear of not being able to express his love in the way that he wants to. He regrets not telling her how he feels before, but he vows to find the courage to do so now, even if it means sinking or swimming. He acknowledges that their relationship is not perfect, as he previously lied about not caring what she does with someone else, but he now realizes the gravity of his emotions.
The song is emotional and relatable, as it taps into feelings of uncertainty, fear, and regret. It highlights the importance of taking risks in love, even if mistakes have been made in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why
The singer is unsure why he/she feels a certain way.
I don't want anybody else but you
The singer only desires one person.
No one can ever add up to What you are
The person the singer desires is unique and incomparable.
The simple words That I can never say to you Things that I can never do When I was younger
The artist regrets not expressing feelings or taking actions in the past.
But I don't know Which way the wind blows But I know I'll be alright
The artist may feel uncertain, but is confident in being able to cope.
And I don't know If you think I'm crazy But if you say maybe I I'd say love don't wait in line No, love don't wait in line
The singer is willing to take a risk in pursuing love, even if it may seem unconventional.
If I say I don't care what you do with him If every time I lose you win Then I'd be lying
The singer is not indifferent towards the person they desire.
But I'd better learn Oh, I'd better learn to sink or swim 'Cause the pieces of my heart are getting dim But I'll find the light
The artist acknowledges that they need to be strong and persevere through their struggles.
Ooh I don't know If you think I'm crazy But if you say maybe I I'd say times they change And our lives they rearrange We were just a burning flame With bad timing
The artist realizes that life has its own timing and things may not always work out despite strong feelings.
No, but love don't wait in line No, love don't wait in line In line, ooh
The artist is emphasizing that love cannot be constrained or held back by external factors.
Lyrics © THESE ARE PULSE SONGS
Written by: Gavin Charles Wigglesworth
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MrRevillz
Song Lyrics
I don’t know why,
I don’t want anybody else but you,
No-one could ever add up to,
What you are,
And simple words,
That I could never say to you,
things that I could never do,
When I was younger,
But I don’t know,
Which way the wind blows,
But I know I’ll be alright,
And I don’t know,
If you think I’m crazy,
But if you say maybe I,
I’d say love don’t wait in line,
No love don’t wait in line,
If I say,
That I don’t care what you do with him,
If every time I lose you win,
Then I’d be lying,
But I better learn,
Oh I better learn to sink or swim,
‘Cause the pieces in my heart are getting dim,
But I’ll find a light,
And I don’t know,
Which way the wind blows,
But I know I’ll be alright,
And I don’t know,
If you think i’m crazy,
But if you say maybe I,
I’d say love don’t wait in line,
No love don’t wait in line,
But times they change,
And our lives they rearrange,
We were just a burning flame,
With bad timing,
Oh but love don’t wait in line,
No love don’t wait in line,
In line,
And oh.
MrRevillz
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Strydom Stories
Yay 🙆
everying
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Thomas Conway
Hahha lol nope
Eleonida Elezi
MrRevillz AAYYYY
Andrew Shepherd
But I don’t know which way the wind blows but I know I’ll be alright!! Lyrics are so good in this song❤️
svenbiln
Absolutely love it😍
stan loona uglies
Heard this song in a store and know i love it<3
Milou
💕 Same
Pavlina
Vocals directly from heaven