I don't know why
Harry 'Sweets' Edison Lyrics
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I don't why, but I do
I don't know why you thrill me like you do
I don't know why, but you do
You never seem to want my romancing
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
I don't know why, but I do
You never seem to want my romancing
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
I don't know why I love you like I do
I don't know why, but I do
The lyrics of Harry 'Sweets' Edison's song "I Don't Know Why" express a sense of confusion and bewilderment about the singer's feelings towards someone he loves. He begins by admitting that he doesn't know why he loves this person, but he certainly does. The singer emphasizes his confusion by repeating the phrase "I don't know why" multiple times throughout the song. He seems to be struggling to understand why he is so taken with this person, despite his inability to receive any romantic advances from them.
Despite the object of the singer's affection not reciprocating his romantic advances, the only time they seem to show any affection is when they are dancing. This highlights the idea that sometimes feelings and emotions can be mystifying and difficult to comprehend. Despite the singer's confusion, he cannot help but love this person, even if he doesn't understand why.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Don't Know Why" express a feeling of uncertainty and confusion regarding the nature of love, highlighting the complexity of human emotion and the difficulty of understanding one's own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I love you like I do
I cannot explain the reason why I feel this strong affection for you
I don't why, but I do
I have no logical explanation to justify my love for you, but it still exists
I don't know why you thrill me like you do
I am puzzled by the fact that you excite me so much, as I cannot fathom the reason behind it
I don't know why, but you do
Despite my ignorance of the why, I am aware that you have the power to make me experience intense pleasure
You never seem to want my romancing
I am under the impression that you are not interested in receiving my attention or love
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
I have noticed that the only physical closeness between us occurs while we are engaged in the activity of dancing
I don't know why I love you like I do
Once more, I acknowledge the mystery of my emotions towards you, which I cannot justify with clear reasons
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Ahlert, Roy Turk
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