Purdy's albums "Paris in the Morning" and "You Can Tell Georgia" have sold a combined 80,000 single downloads online worldwide.[citation needed] His catalog of music has sold over 800,000 single downloads worldwide.[1] A regular at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles, Purdy traveled to the UK with Tom McRae in 2006 as part of McRae's Hotel Cafe Tour.
His appearance at the Wireless Festival in Leeds led to a special request from The Who member Pete Townshend and his girlfriend Rachel Fuller to play with them at their acoustic In the Attic Series shows. Purdy also began to affiliate with The Giving Tree Band starting in 2012, performing live shows in conjunction on a tour across America.
All of his albums are available for free listening on his homepage. His song, 'Wash Away (Reprise)', was featured on the hit ABC TV series, Lost, while Grey's Anatomy additionally featured 'I Love the Rain the Most,' 'The City,' 'Far Away Blues,' and 'Suitcase.' House MD featured 'Rainy Day Lament' and 'Good Days'.
Purdy's song "Mary" (off the album Julie Blue) was featured in the film The Secret Life of Bees. He has also had a song in the movie starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, "Going the Distance", the song entitled, Miss Me. Several of Purdy's songs are featured in the 2013 film Straight A's. Also, Purdy's song "Outlaws" was featured in the movie "A Case of You". Purdy played the lead role of Elliott and composed the score for the feature film.
Why You
Joe Purdy Lyrics
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Why you always being so mean?
Cause you'd think that you could see
The pain you bring me now
So why you always being so mean?
And why you always running your mouth?
Why you always running your mouth?
You might understand by now
So why you always running your mouth?
And why you always making me cry?
Why you always making me cry?
You look me in the eye
And tell me all your lies
So why you always making me cry?
Yeah, why you always looking so sweet?
Why you always looking so sweet?
You walk into the room
And it brings me to my knees
Yeah, so why you always looking so sweet?
Yeah, why you always making me stay?
Why you always making me stay?
If I only had a brain
I would leave you right away
Yeah, so why you always making me stay?
Oh, why can't I leave you behind?
Why can't I leave you behind?
Cause things would be just fine
If I could get you off my mind
So why you always leaving me behind?
The song "Why You" by Joe Purdy seems to be addressing a person who has been causing the singer pain and confusion. The song portrays the singer questioning the behavior of this person with whom they are involved. The first verse asks why this person is always being mean, which indicates that they are intentionally hurting the singer, despite the fact that they should be able to see the pain they are causing. The second verse poses a similar question but focuses on why this person is always talking negatively about the singer. The singer suggests that if they were to stop and get to know them, they might not see them in such a negative light.
The third verse reveals that this person is also making the singer cry by lying to them, which indicates that this person is betraying the singer's trust. In the fourth verse, the singer acknowledges that this person has a positive effect on them, possibly indicating that they still have strong feelings for this person despite all the negative behaviors they exhibit. The fifth verse touches on the fact that this person keeps making the singer stay, even though they are causing them pain. The final verse acknowledges that the singer has difficulty leaving this person behind, despite knowing that things would be better if they could move on.
Overall, the song portrays a cycle of pain and confusion caused by this person, but the singer's feelings towards them are complicated, and they find it hard to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you always being so mean?
Asking why the person is always treating the singer in a hurtful way, even though they should be aware of the pain they're causing.
Cause you'd think that you could see
The pain you bring me now
So why you always being so mean?
Questioning why the person can't understand the pain they're inflicting upon the singer even though it should be obvious.
And why you always running your mouth?
Asking why the person is always talking about others without stopping to learn more about them.
If you'd stopped to find it out
You might understand by now
So why you always running your mouth?
Pointing out that if the person had taken the time to get to know others properly, they would understand them better and be more empathetic towards them.
And why you always making me cry?
Asking why the person is always causing the artist emotional pain.
You look me in the eye
And tell me all your lies
So why you always making me cry?
Expressing how the person's lies are causing the singer to feel heartbroken and upset.
Yeah, why you always looking so sweet?
Wondering why the person always presents themselves in a positive light, even though they cause the singer so much pain.
You walk into the room
And it brings me to my knees
Yeah, so why you always looking so sweet?
Describing how the person's appearance and demeanor can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting for the artist.
Yeah, why you always making me stay?
Questioning why the person keeps the artist in a situation where they're consistently mistreated.
If I only had a brain
I would leave you right away
Yeah, so why you always making me stay?
Jokingly expressing the artist's desire to leave the person, but also pointing out how difficult it can be to get out of a toxic relationship.
Oh, why can't I leave you behind?
Cause things would be just fine
If I could get you off my mind
So why you always leaving me behind?
Expressing how the singer feels trapped by their feelings for the person, but also pointing out that they know things would be better if they could move on from them.
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Written by: JOE PURDY
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David Harding
Lyrics -
Why you always being so mean?
Why you always being so mean?
'Cause you'd think that you could see
The pain you bring me now
So why you always being so mean?
And why you always running your mouth?
Why you always running your mouth?
If you'd stopped to find it out
You might understand by now
So why you always running your mouth?
And why you always making me cry?
Why you always making me cry?
You look me in the eye
And tell me all your lies
So why you always making me cry?
Yeah, why you always looking so sweet?
Why you always looking so sweet?
You walk into the room
And it brings me to my knees
Yeah, so why you always looking so sweet?
Yeah, why you always making me stay?
Why you always making me stay?
If I only had a brain, I would leave you right away
Yeah, so why you always making me stay?
Oh, why can't I leave you behind?
Why can't I leave you behind?
'Cause things would be just fine
If I could get you off my mind
So why you always leaving me behind?
David Harding
Lyrics -
Why you always being so mean?
Why you always being so mean?
'Cause you'd think that you could see
The pain you bring me now
So why you always being so mean?
And why you always running your mouth?
Why you always running your mouth?
If you'd stopped to find it out
You might understand by now
So why you always running your mouth?
And why you always making me cry?
Why you always making me cry?
You look me in the eye
And tell me all your lies
So why you always making me cry?
Yeah, why you always looking so sweet?
Why you always looking so sweet?
You walk into the room
And it brings me to my knees
Yeah, so why you always looking so sweet?
Yeah, why you always making me stay?
Why you always making me stay?
If I only had a brain, I would leave you right away
Yeah, so why you always making me stay?
Oh, why can't I leave you behind?
Why can't I leave you behind?
'Cause things would be just fine
If I could get you off my mind
So why you always leaving me behind?
Luis
You're music gives me a whole new perspective in life that makes me appreciate every little thing even more. Love your music Joe this is poetry combined with instruments and I love it.
OshiLiNawa7
I've loved every Joe Purdy song Pandora has introduced me to, but this is by far my favorite. His music is very calming & enjoyable. There's a lot of depth in his tunes.
twisttie85
this man has a way of bringing about a calm in me. love it
Elizabeth Altizer
This showed up in my memories from 6 years ago. Perfect for the same day 6 years later.
M. C
this guy's music get's me through a lot
xphrotox
I think that maybe the people who are meant to find these sorts of amazing artists are the only ones who will. If they were released to the general public, of whom there are so many superficial minds who wouldn't grasp the meaning and depth, I don't think they would be as deeply appreciated as they are by us youtube fiends.
losfrikisdecuartoeso
Es absolutamente genial. From Madrid (Spain).
Estiven Peña
I listened to this when I was 20, now I am 24 and this is gorgeous. Like the wine my ears get better wirh years.
lillybean12
I love his voice, I'm hooked.