Why Do I
Golden Earring Lyrics


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We swing high, we swing low
Never worry about a dull moment
You're mine, I'm yours
We fight while we know that we shouldn't

Ten dollar, ten times
On sale to the highest bidder
Ten dollar, ten times
Is the price of love considered
You're right, I'm wrong
You always knew a good thing in the first place
One sundown, one moon down
One hole in a sky-blue ceiling

Ten dollar, ten times
Every time you hold the trigger
Ten dollar, ten times
Is the price of love
Why do I, hurt you so
Why can't I just let you go
Why do I, hurt you so
While I idolize you forever more

Ten dollar, ten times
On sale to the highest bidder
Ten dollar, ten times
Is the price of love considered

Your "yes" against my "no"
We never worry â??bout a dull moment
You're mine, and I'm yours
We fight while we know that we shouldn't

Ten dollar, ten times
Every time you hold the trigger
Ten dollar, ten times
It's the price of love

Why do I, hurt you so
Why can't I just let you go
Why do I, hurt you so
While I idolize you forever more





Ten dollar, ten times
Why do I, hurt your soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Why Do I" by Golden Earring are about a tumultuous relationship between two people who swing between high and low moments. The first two lines of the song depict the couple's carefree nature and not worrying about what they might encounter in life. The third line "You're mine, I'm yours" signifies their deep love for each other but the next line "We fight while we know that we shouldn't" portrays the problematic nature of their relationship. They have a hard time getting along yet despite their difficulties, they persist with one another.


The lines "Ten dollar, ten times, on sale to the highest bidder" and "every time you hold the trigger" are referring to the cost of love. Love comes at a high price and often results in heartache and pain. The couple keeps hurting each other but because their bond is so strong, they find it hard to walk away. This notion is repeated again in the chorus where the lead singer questions why he keeps inflicting pain on the person he loves dearly.


The last verse of the song repeats the first verse in content but alters it to show the couple's reconciliation towards the end. The line "Why do I hurt your soul" emphasizes the emotional damage the relationship has inflicted on both parties. The song's emotive melody and lyrics are engaging and powerful, ultimately making it one of their best tracks.


Line by Line Meaning

We swing high, we swing low
We experience ups and downs in life.


Never worry about a dull moment
We don't stress over boredom because we're always busy fighting.


You're mine, I'm yours
We belong to each other and are deeply connected.


We fight while we know that we shouldn't
We argue even though we recognize it's not the best way to handle things.


Ten dollar, ten times
The cost of love is high and often results in heartache.


On sale to the highest bidder
Love is something that can be bought and sold.


Is the price of love considered
We question whether love is worth the cost.


You're right, I'm wrong
We have opposing viewpoints but ultimately, you're correct.


You always knew a good thing in the first place
You recognized the value of our relationship from the very start.


One sundown, one moon down
Time passes quickly and we wish we had more of it.


One hole in a sky-blue ceiling
There's always something missing in our lives that needs to be filled.


Every time you hold the trigger
You have the power to control and influence our relationship.


Why do I, hurt you so
I don't understand why I cause you pain.


Why can't I just let you go
I struggle with the idea of ending our relationship.


While I idolize you forever more
I cherish and admire you deeply and always will.


Your "yes" against my "no"
We often disagree and have conflicting opinions.


We never worry â??bout a dull moment
Again, we stay busy and don't fret over boredom.


Why do I, hurt your soul
I don't understand why my actions have such a deep impact on you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY HAY, GEORGE KOOYMANS

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