I don't know why
Joe Williams & 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 "I Don't Know Why" by Joe Williams and Harry "Sweets" Edison portray the singer's confusion about their feelings towards their loved one. The opening line expresses the singer's bewilderment over their deep love for their partner. Despite being unsure of why they feel this way, the singer acknowledges the intensity of their emotion. The lyrics also reveal that the object of their affection does not reciprocate their romantic advances outside of dancing. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know why, but I do" reinforces the idea that love cannot always be explained logically or rationally.
The use of the word "thrill" in the second line suggests that the singer experiences excitement and pleasure from their partner's presence. The subsequent lines reveal the singer's frustration with the lack of affection they receive from their loved one outside of their shared pastime - dancing. This further emphasizes the confusion and complexity of romantic emotions. The lyrics end with the repetition of the opening lines, which reinforces the idea that the singer is still perplexed about their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I love you like I do
I have no explanation for why I have such intense feelings for you
I don't why, but I do
I cannot rationalize my emotions about you, but they persist nonetheless
I don't know why you thrill me like you do
I cannot fathom why you have such a strong effect on me
I don't know why, but you do
I cannot pinpoint the exact reason for your ability to ignite my excitement
You never seem to want my romancing
It feels as though you are never interested in my romantic advances
The only time you hold me is when we're dancing
The only occasion on which you willingly embrace me is when we are moving together to music
I don't know why I love you like I do
Despite the confusing nature of my love for you, I know that I cannot help feeling this way
I don't know why, but I do
My feelings for you are not based on reason, but rather on an unexplainable impulse
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: FRED E. AHLERT, ROY TURK
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