I Wonder Why
Js.One Lyrics
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When you try to get out (out, out, out)
I've tried but I can't understand
What all the fuss is about
I wish that I could be the man
That you wanted me to be
I need you to see
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
My soul full of pain when you cry
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
But everything I do just tears your heart in two
I wonder why
I never thought that being lovers
Meant that we can't be friends
If only I could understand what makes you stay
And stop breaking free from me
I wonder why
[Chorus]
Can't you see it's killing me
It's not the way things used to be
Can you remember yesterday
We used to smile without a care
Whenever you and I were near
Can't you see that I wanna be with you
Oh baby
Oh, oh, oh everything I do
Tears your heart in two
[Chorus: x2]
In Js.One's song "I Wonder Why," the lyrics touch on feelings of frustration and loss in a relationship. The vocalist sings about feeling tired of trying to make things work and being unable to understand what the problem is. The chorus repeats the line "I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly," conveying the feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. The singer wishes that they could be the person their partner wants them to be, but despite their efforts, everything they do seems to tear their partner's heart in two.
The lyrics also explore the idea that being in a romantic relationship doesn't necessarily mean that you can't be friends with your partner. The singer wishes they could understand why their partner continues to stay in the relationship but also struggles with wanting to be let go. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing for a deeper connection and a desire to understand what is preventing that connection from happening.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of fighting, got a fever
I'm exhausted from constantly struggling with our relationship, and it's making me physically ill.
When you try to get out (out, out, out)
Whenever you express a desire to leave or distance yourself, it hurts me deeply.
I've tried but I can't understand
I've made an effort to comprehend your perspective, but I'm struggling to do so.
What all the fuss is about
I don't understand why our relationship is causing so much tension and conflict.
I wish that I could be the man
I desire to meet the expectations you have for me as a partner.
That you wanted me to be
I want to fulfill the specific qualities that you desire in a partner.
I need you to see
It's important to me that you understand my feelings and perspective as well.
[Chorus]
Despite my efforts to improve our relationship, I feel helpless and unable to mend the pain between us.
I never thought that being lovers
I was under the impression that love meant we could maintain a strong friendship as well.
Meant that we can't be friends
I don't want to lose the friendship aspect of our relationship.
If only I could understand what makes you stay
I wish I could comprehend the reasons why you choose to stay in our relationship despite the difficulties we face.
And stop breaking free from me
It hurts me deeply whenever you try to distance yourself from me.
[Chorus]
Despite my efforts to improve our relationship, I feel helpless and unable to mend the pain between us.
Can't you see it's killing me
The instability and pain within our relationship is taking a severe toll on my well-being.
It's not the way things used to be
Our relationship has changed so drastically from the way it used to be when we were happier together.
Can you remember yesterday
Do you recall a time when we were happier in our relationship?
We used to smile without a care
We were able to genuinely enjoy each other's company without any troubles or worries.
Whenever you and I were near
Our closeness and connection was a source of joy and comfort for me.
Can't you see that I wanna be with you
I deeply desire to repair our relationship and be close with you again.
Oh, oh, oh everything I do
Despite my best efforts, it feels like my actions only cause further harm and distress in our relationship.
Tears your heart in two
My actions and behavior is hurting you deeply, and it pains me to see the effect it has on you.
[Chorus: x2]
Despite my efforts to improve our relationship, I feel helpless and unable to mend the pain between us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAMS, INGEBRIGTSEN
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