Why?
KJ-52 feat. Mars Ill Lyrics
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Why is it more that things change the more they stay the same?
Why do old people drive slow in the fast lane?
Why is it when I grab the mic you stare at me strange?
Why's every time I eat I get my shirt stained? (dang!)
Wassup Tremaine, what, your name's Wayne?
Dang man, why can't I just remember people's names?
Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line
And when I think I'm done I gots to do it one more time?
Why oh why am I always stuck behind
The lady who has writes a check in the express check out line?
Excuse me miss, it's 10 items not 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Why do most rappers they just spit the same rhymes?
Why do girls go to the bathroom at the same time?
Why when something's wrong I just say I'm fine?
But why ask why when I ask it all the time?
CHORUS:
Why is the grass green? Why's the sky blue?
Why oh why do I do what I do?
Can you please tell me why that is cause I don't have a clue?
Now why is that? I was about to ask you.
Why am I me? and why are you you?
Why do we run in circles chasing after nothing new?
Somebody won't you please tell me why because I haven't got a clue?
Yo why is it my man? I was about to ask you.
(Soulheir the manCHILD)
Why do the voices in my head get louder when I try to sleep?
Why can't I seem to count all the leaping sheep?
I'm knee deep in distribution, retail, paperwork, and e-mail.
Why can't I afford a secretary to handle office detail?
Why are prices high, water wet, people cruel?
Why does every single record exec try to play me for the fool?
Why don't bar stools have backs? Do they want the drunks to fall off?
And why do we have to fill up all the precious silence with small talk?
Why do we all walk with our heads down and walkmans up to ten?
Are we afraid to let a stranger in every now and then?
Why do sucker emcees spit loud and claim to be the hardest
And then sit down to write their rhymes with a dictionary plus a thesaurus?
Why does the commerce strangle art instead of the other way around?
I guess it's hard to work the angles when the cipher's always round.
Why do we drown our sorrow, reach both hands out for tomorrow
When just living today is hard enough to swallow? Why?
CHORUS
(Soulheir the manCHILD)
Why do conceptual song structures cramp my style and hand alike?
Why do organized emcee battles make wack rappers grab the mic?
Why am I here, cause the instruction manual wasn't clear?
Why does my transmission make that sound when I try to shift it's gears?
Why is my stereo so loud? Do I want all neighbors to hear?
Am I my own street team member try to catapult my career?
Why does a dog bark, bee sting, bird sing?
But first things first, why do you burn my album with left hands on your purse string?
(KJ)
Why do we disrespect each other instead of loving one another?
Why do we have to focus on the skin tone and color?
Why can't we see that we sisters and we brothers
And understand we all equal to God and plus He loves us?
Bust this. Ima say this just again and again.
Why oh why can't we all be friends?
But there's one things I just can't comprehend.
Why do they put Braille at a drive-up ATM?
I guess that's for all the car driving blind men.
Why do we just hate God but really love to sin?
Really, man, shouldn't that be just the other way around?
Why do I always have to laugh when somebody falls down?
Why do things get worse when they're already going wrong?
Why's customer service put me on hold for so long?
Why do you tell me to hold on when I'm already holding on?
Why can't we all just get along?
CHORUS
Why does fast food take so long to get it?
Why do people fart in public and say someone else did it?
Why do you ask my opinion but get mad when I give it?
And why ask for wisdom if you ignore the Holy Spirit?
Now check the lyrics cause this might apply to you.
Dude, why's brushing your teeth just like so hard for you?
Now if your breath stank, don't be be saying "Hi, how are you?"
If I give you a breath mint, don't be like, "No, thank you."
Get a clue, now tell me why your clothes is fake, too.
Why do you say it's FUBU when ya know it's PUBU?
And why do you say yes when you really mean no?
Why do you tell me to stop when you really mean go?
Why's the bad choice the one choice I always chose?
But in spite of how I acted, why did God love me so
Much the He would just pay the price of my soul?
But I don't need to ask why. I already know.
The song "Why" by KJ-52 feat. Mars Ill is a introspective track that explores common questions people have about everyday occurrences, relationships, and life in general. The artists ask insightful questions, such as "Why do old people drive slow in the fast lane?" and "Why do we disrespect each other instead of loving one another?" They also delve into deeper topics, such as struggles with faith, identity, and purpose. Despite the fact that there may not always be an answer to these questions, the artists encourage listeners to keep asking and seeking understanding.
Overall, the song encourages reflection and self-examination, while also pointing to the importance of empathy, compassion, and God's love. It tackles a variety of topics and issues that many people can relate to, making it a thought-provoking and engaging track.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is it more that things change the more they stay the same?
Why do things appear to be different but actually remain the same?
Why do old people drive slow in the fast lane?
Why do elderly drivers choose to drive at slow speeds in the passing lane?
Why is it when I grab the mic you stare at me strange?
Why do people react oddly when I take hold of the microphone?
Why's every time I eat I get my shirt stained? (dang!)
Why do I always get food on my clothing whenever I eat?
Wassup Tremaine, what, your name's Wayne?
Hello Tremaine, oh, your name is Wayne?
Dang man, why can't I just remember people's names?
Why do I struggle to recall the names of individuals I've met?
All the same there's a question in my mind
Regardless, I still have an inquiry on my thoughts
Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line
Why do I need to stand in one queue to enter another one?
And when I think I'm done I gots to do it one more time?
Why do I need to repeat the same process again when I believe I've finished?
Why oh why am I always stuck behind
Why am I consistently placed behind
The lady who has writes a check in the express check out line?
Why is there always someone writing a check in the quick checkout lane?
Excuse me miss, it's 10 items not 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Pardon me, ma'am, but the policy is 10 products, not an exorbitant number.
Why do most rappers they just spit the same rhymes?
Why do many rap artists repeat the identical lyrics?
Why do girls go to the bathroom at the same time?
Why do females go to the restroom together?
Why when something's wrong, I just say I'm fine?
Why do I claim to be okay when things are not going well?
But why ask why when I ask it all the time?
But why question why when I constantly inquire about it?
Why is the grass green? Why's the sky blue?
What is the explanation for the green color of grass and the blue hue of the sky?
Why oh why do I do what I do?
Why do I engage in the activities that I do?
Can you please tell me why that is 'cause I don't have a clue?
Would you kindly explain why because I have no idea?
Now why is that? I was about to ask you.
Why is that? I was just about to pose that same question to you.
Why am I me? and why are you you?
Why am I myself, and why are you yourself?
Why do we run in circles chasing after nothing new?
Why do we engage in repetitive action pursuing nothing novel?
Somebody won't you please tell me why because I haven't got a clue?
Please, someone, explain why because I am ignorant.
Why do the voices in my head get louder when I try to sleep?
Why do the noises inside my mind elevate when I attempt to sleep?
Why can't I seem to count all the leaping sheep?
Why am I unable to count the jumping sheep?
I'm knee deep in distribution, retail, paperwork, and e-mail.
I am excessively engaged in the tasks surrounding distribution, retail, paperwork, and email.
Why can't I afford a secretary to handle office detail?
Why am I incapable of hiring a secretary to manage the administrative elements of the workplace?
Why are prices high, water wet, people cruel?
What is the explanation for the exorbitant prices, the wet nature of water, and humans' disposition to unkindness?
Why does every single record exec try to play me for the fool?
Why do industry executives seek to deceive me?
Why don't bar stools have backs? Do they want the drunks to fall off?
Why are bar stools not equipped with backrests? Is it intended to cause inebriated individuals to tumble off?
And why do we have to fill up all the precious silence with small talk?
Furthermore, why are we compelled to fill meaningful silence with trivial conversation?
Why do we all walk with our heads down and walkmans up to ten?
Why do we trudge while staring at the pavement with music devices blasting at maximum volume?
Are we afraid to let a stranger in every now and then?
Is there an aversion to welcoming new individuals every so often?
Why do sucker emcees spit loud and claim to be the hardest
Why do subpar emcees speak loudly and assert their dominance?
And then sit down to write their rhymes with a dictionary plus a thesaurus?
And then sit and compose lyrics with both a lexicon and thesaurus beside them?
Why does the commerce strangle art instead of the other way around?
Why does business inhibit creativity instead of cultivating it?
I guess it's hard to work the angles when the cipher's always round.
I suppose it's difficult to be tactical when the situation continually develops.
Why do we drown our sorrow, reach both hands out for tomorrow
Why do we attempt to suppress our sadness and strive for the future?
When just living today is hard enough to swallow? Why?
When it's already arduous just to live in the present, why add additional pressure for tomorrow?
Why do conceptual song structures cramp my style and hand alike?
Why do my hands and creativity feel constricted by conforming to a simulated lyrical structure?
Why do organized emcee battles make wack rappers grab the mic?
Why do formal rap competitions encourage poor-quality artists to partake?
Why am I here, cause the instruction manual wasn't clear?
What is my purpose, given the instruction manual lacks clarity?
Why does my transmission make that sound when I try to shift its gears?
Why does my transmission create an unconventional sound when I attempt to shift gears?
Why is my stereo so loud? Do I want all neighbors to hear?
Why is my audio equipment excessively loud? Do I wish to share it with the surrounding residents?
Am I my own street team member trying to catapult my career?
Am I my own self-promotion team member striving to advance my profession?
Why does a dog bark, bee sting, bird sing?
What causes a dog to bark, a bee to sting, and a bird to sing?
But first things first, why do you burn my album with left hands on your purse string?
Firstly, why do you purchase my albums but illegally download them, yet still claim to support me?
Why do you say it's FUBU when ya know it's PUBU?
Why do you assert that the item is FUBU when you know it's actually PUBU?
And why do you say yes when you really mean no?
And why do you respond affirmatively when you genuinely feel negatively?
Why do you tell me to stop when you really mean go?
Why do you instruct me to halt when you truly wanted me to continue?
Why's the bad choice the one choice I always chose?
Why do I continually opt for the poor decision?
But in spite of how I acted, why did God love me so much the He would just pay the price of my soul?
Nevertheless, why would God love me so intensely even though I acted poorly that He would pay the ultimate cost for my soul?
But I don't need to ask why. I already know.
But I don't need to inquire any further. I have already attained the knowledge.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONAH SORRENTINO
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