Why Don't You Love Me
Hank Williams Jr. & Hank Williams Sr. Lyrics
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How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin'
In a long, long while
We don't get nearer or further or closer
Why don't you spark me like you used to do
And say sweet nothin's like you used to coo
I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through
So, why don't you love me like you used to do
Well, why don't you be just like you used to be
How come you find so many faults with me
Somebody's changed so let me give you a clue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin'
In a long, long while
We don't get nearer or further or closer
Than a country mile
Why don't you say the things you used to say
What makes you treat me like a piece of clay
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
The song "Why Don't You Love Me" by Hank Williams Jr. and Hank Williams Sr. is a classic country tune that explores the pain and confusion of a lover who is no longer receiving the affection and attention they once did. The song starts off with the singer questioning why their partner no longer loves them like they used to, wondering why they are treated like a "worn out shoe." The lyrics express the singer's frustration and longing for the passion and tenderness they once shared, as they haven't experienced "lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin'" in a long time. The singer pleads with their partner to "spark" them again with sweet words and actions, insisting that they haven't changed and don't understand why their love has faded away.
The second verse continues with the singer's confusion over their partner's behavior, wondering why they find so many faults with them when they used to accept them just as they are. The singer suggests that perhaps their partner has changed, which is causing the distance between them. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first, expressing the singer's desire for the intimacy and connection they used to share, while lamenting the distance that has grown between them.
Overall, "Why Don't You Love Me" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks to the pain of unrequited love and the loss of passion in a relationship. Through its nostalgic lyrics and classic country sound, the song has become a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, why don't you love me like you used to do
Why don't you show me the same love and affection you used to
How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
Why do you treat me with disdain and neglect, as if I am disposable and worthless
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
I haven't physically changed, I still look the same as when you loved me before
Why don't you love me like you used to do.
Why don't you rekindle the love we used to share
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin'
I haven't experienced physical affection in a long time
In a long, long while
It's been a significant amount of time since we last showed affection
We don't get nearer or further or closer
Our relationship isn't improving nor is it deteriorating, we're stuck in a stagnant state of distance
Than a country mile
Our distance is extremely far apart, similar to the distance of a country mile
Why don't you spark me like you used to do
Why don't you reignite the passion and excitement we used to share
And say sweet nothin's like you used to coo
Why don't you talk to me with the same tenderness and love as before
I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through
I still have the same flaws and problems that you had to endure before
So, why don't you love me like you used to do.
So why don't you love me with the same intensity and fervor as before
Well, why don't you be just like you used to be
Why can't you return to being the person I fell in love with
How come you find so many faults with me
Why are you so critical of me when I'm still the same person you loved before
Somebody's changed so let me give you a clue
You've changed and it's affecting how you treat me
Why don't you love me like you used to do.
So why don't you love me the way you did before
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin'
I haven't experienced physical affection in a long time
In a long, long while
It's been a significant amount of time since we last showed affection
We don't get nearer or further or closer
Our relationship isn't improving nor is it deteriorating, we're stuck in a stagnant state of distance
Than a country mile
Our distance is extremely far apart, similar to the distance of a country mile
Why don't you say the things you used to say
Why don't you speak to me with the same kindness and love you once did
What makes you treat me like a piece of clay
Why do you treat me as if I'm easily molded and disposable
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
I haven't physically changed, I still look the same as when you loved me before
Why don't you love me like you used to do.
So why don't you love me with the same intensity and fervor as before
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAWTON WILLIAMS
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Well, why don't you love me like you used to do
How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin' In a long, long while
We don't get nearer or further or closer than a country mile
Why don't you spark me like you used to do
And say sweet nothin's like you used to coo
I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through
So, why don't you love me like you used to do
Well, why don't you be just like you used to be
How come you find so many faults with me
Somebody's changed so let me give you a clue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin' In a long, long while
We don't get nearer or further or closer than a country mile
Why don't you say the things you used to say
What makes you treat me like a piece of clay
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Jessie Moody
He was great they will never be another one like him so much talent rip hank
Cesare Vesdani
I like Hank Williams's great country music songs. He is one of the best country boys in America.
Luke Skywalker
Glenn Campbell is up there too for me then John Denver but Hank is and will always be the best
Shauna Ewton
@Luke Skywalker used to sit in rocking chair with grandma Thompson & listen to this all growing up those young years next to the cotton field we did just like being back in Oklahoma where the good old hardworking honest Okies that my family came from. Living in Indian territory, there must have been something between us Okies & Indians.
Luke Skywalker
@Shauna Ewton maybe, that’s cool
Luke Skywalker
And Johnny cash
Judy waldner
One of the best country western singers of all time!
Shizue Leigh Hicks
Beautiful sound! Hank's voice and Don Helms' accompaniment. Sensational. Thanks for sharing.
George Vreeland Hill
Hank Williams - The King of Country.
Hollys Buddy
Agreed but to me he is king of music!