Why Things Happen
Jimmie Allen Lyrics

You'll never know when your last breath's gonna fade like a July sunset
Life is unpredictable and we should be prepared for anything as we never know when it will end.

Or how a tragedy like gravity holds you still while the world keeps spinnin'
Something that can't be explained or understood can leave a person feeling trapped and unable to move as the world continues to carry on as if everything is normal.

It's hard not to question circumstances that leave you with nothin' to say
In times of difficulty, we are often left speechless or unable to find the right words to express our feelings, leading us to question the situation and hope for answers.

Is there some kind of message? Some kind of lesson? Damn, life's hard to explain
We may wonder if there is a greater meaning or lesson to be learned from difficult experiences, yet it can be hard for us to fully comprehend the complexities of life.

Oh God, tell me why things happen
A plea for understanding and guidance from a higher power who we hope can provide answers.

Things happen like they do
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of life and how certain events happen seemingly without reason.

Leaves you thinking 'bout how time leaves you
Reflecting on how quickly time passes and how it can easily slip away, making us question if we're making the most of our time here.

It gets you all confused
The complexity and unpredictability of life can leave us feeling confused and unsure of how to move forward.

In the blink of a moment, gone 'fore you know it
Life can change in an instant, catching us off guard and making us realize how quickly things can be taken away.

Hits you right out of the blue
Unexpected and sudden events can knock us down and leave us feeling vulnerable and helpless.

How a child that's just been named can then be pulled from the arms of a mother
Reflecting on the tragedy of losing a child, particularly one who was just born and the impact it has on both the child's mother and wider community.

Or a cross on the side of a two-lane road holds the memory of somebody's brother
The symbol of a cross on the side of a road marking the place where someone lost their life reminds us of the fragility of life and the impact that a sudden loss can have on people who loved them.

You try not to question God and his judgement, but damn it, I don't understand
Even though we may try to find comfort in faith during difficult times, it can still be hard to understand why bad things happen to good people.

Somebody tell me why things happen
A desire to find answers and make sense of the difficult events that occur in our lives.

Your heart keeps on beatin'
Even in the face of difficult circumstances, we keep going and our heart keeps beating.

Through all of those feelings
Despite the emotions and feelings that may come with difficult times, we continue to push through and persevere.

That you thought you'd never get through
When faced with tough times, it may feel like we won't make it through, but somehow we do.

There must be a reason
Believing that there is a meaning or purpose behind everything that happens, even if it isn't immediately obvious to us.

Our eyes are not seein'
We may not have all the information necessary to understand difficult events or situations, which can make it hard for us to make sense of them.

Everything we want them to, uh
Despite our desire for answers, sometimes we just can't have them and must accept that there are some things in life we may never fully understand.

Wonderin' why things happen, things happen like they do
Despite our curiosity and desire for answers, some things in life are inexplicable and can leave us wondering why they occur as they do.