In 1974 he co-wrote "Just Me And You" with Bill Lane, Roger Nichols, Barry Mann, Dan Yessian and Cynthia Weil for the pilot episode from "Hot Fudge Show", made from 1974, which would be for Joyce Berry & Laurie Maitland to record in 1985 for "Hooray For Friendship" whereas Seymour, the puppet sang the short version of that upbeat pop song with the second verse omitted with one of those Hot Fudge friends when they sang the same notes together without harmonizing with each other. Santos' music falls into the genre of blue-eyed soul-inflected pop; he released three albums in the 1970s and scored one pop hit single, produced by Don Davis, "We Can't Hide it Anymore", which peaked at #36 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart on 10 April 1976.[1] Late in 1977 he co-wrote with a lyricist, named, Norman Gimbel, who wrote with Bill Conti on the pop song, "You Heard The Song" on his 1977 pop album, "Don't Let The Music Stop" and a composer, named, Charles Fox on the pop song, "Everybody Has Their Feelings", which would be for George Stewart and Laurie Maitland to record in 1985 for the family pop album, "Hooray For Friendship"; he also co-wrote with a fellow composer, named, David Shire and 2 fellow lyricists, named, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, who wrote the theme song from the TV show, "Alice", entitled, "There's A New Girl In Town", performed by Linda Lavin on the pop song, "Enjoy The Year You're Living", which would also be for George Stewart and Laurie Maitland to record in 1985 for the family pop album, "Hooray For Friendship".
In the late '70s, Santos starred in a syndicated positive family program called Hot Fudge. In early 1978 he co-wrote "Think It Over" with his fellow songwriters Roy Lessin and Richard Wilbur, which would be for Joyce Berry to record and sing in a disco/pop style as a full complete version for both the family pop album, "Hooray For Friendship" and her 1985 album "Taste And See" wheras Larry sang the incomplete short version of that song about positive thinking with Seymour, the puppet joining in, taken from the popular family program, "Hot Fudge Show". In 1978, he also co-wrote with his fellow popular lyricist and songwriter, named, Carole Bayer Sager on the shuffle pop song, entitled, "Don't Take The Easy Way Out" which will be for George Stewart to record for the "Purple Rain" soundtrack in 1984, "Hooray For Friendship" and for George Stewart's 1985 pop album, "You Are Someone Special" whereas Larry sang the short version of that song with Seymour on "Hot Fudge" with the second and third verse omitted and bridge omitted.
As a pop songwriter, he also co-wrote pop tunes for George Stewart, entitled, "There's Always Room For Kindness" with Linda Grazulis, Brian O'Higgins, Dean Pitchford, James P. Dunne and Pamela Phillips, "Let's Love Each Other As Brothers And SIsters" with Harold Mohn, Clay Harrison, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, "You Are Someone Special" with Diane Warren, "This Is Your Time To Rise Above The Circumstances" with Diane Warren, Linda Grazulis, Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore, "We're Gonna Give Ourselves A Fighting Chance To Reach Heaven's Joys" with Cynthia Weil,
I don't know why
Larry Santos Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I don't know why
I can't get away from you
Maybe it's the way you kiss
Maybe it's the way you love
Maybe it's the way you play with my soul
Chorus:
I don't know why
You've got me hypnotized
Baby, it's a crying shame
To you, love is just, just a game
Well, I've got this craven need for your love
I don't know why
You made a man from a boy
And you watched me grow
How can you destroy
Every dream I'll ever know? I don't know.
I don't know why I love you like I do
I don't know why
I'll never get over you
Maybe it's the way you kiss me
Maybe it's the way you love me
Maybe it's the way you play with my soul
I don't know why I have believed your lies
I don't know why
You've got me hypnotized
Baby, it's a crying shame
To you, love is just, just a game
Well, I've got this craven need for your love
I don't know why
Larry Santos's song "I Don't Know Why" is a powerful ballad that delves into the intricacies of love, heartbreak, and the emotional turmoil that comes with them. The singer laments that despite his better judgment, he just can't seem to escape his love for the person whom he feels has lied to him and played with his emotions. He wonders if it's the way this person kisses him or loves him that keeps him coming back for more despite the pain they've caused him. He seems to be aware of the hold this person has over him and expresses a sense of helplessness in the chorus when he refers to how this person has hypnotized him.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that despite growing into a man as a result of the relationship, the person has also destroyed his dreams. The lyrics portray a sense of betrayal, as the singer seems to feel that his love has been taken for granted and used for the person's entertainment. The repeated lines of the chorus highlight the singer's sense of confusion regarding why he continues to love and crave the person, despite the hurt they have inflicted.
Overall, "I Don't Know Why" is a poignant portrayal of the struggle of reconciling conflicting emotions in a relationship. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of loving someone who isn't good for us or doesn't reciprocate our feelings, and the difficulty of breaking free from the bond that has formed.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I love like I do
I cannot explain why I have this feeling of affection and attachment towards someone.
I don't know why
I am unsure of the reason or cause of my emotions.
I can't get away from you
It is difficult for me to distance myself from this person.
Maybe it's the way you kiss
It is possible that the reason for my attraction is the way this person kisses me.
Maybe it's the way you love
It is possible that the reason for my attraction is the way this person shows love.
Maybe it's the way you play with my soul
It is possible that the reason for my attraction is the way this person manipulates my emotions and thoughts.
I don't know why I have believed your lies
I cannot explain why I trusted the falsehoods you have told me.
You've got me hypnotized
You have a strong influence over me, causing me to act as if under a spell or trance.
Baby, it's a crying shame
It is extremely unfortunate or regrettable.
To you, love is just, just a game
To you, romantic relationships are seen as a form of entertainment or amusement without meaningful emotional connection.
Well, I've got this craven need for your love
I have an insatiable and desperate desire for your affection.
You made a man from a boy
You helped me mature and become an adult.
And you watched me grow
You were present to witness my personal growth and development.
How can you destroy
It is baffling to me how you can ruin or wreck my aspirations.
Every dream I'll ever know? I don't know.
It is unclear how you can ruin every ambition or aspiration I have in life.
I'll never get over you
It is impossible for me to move on and forget about you.
Maybe it's the way you kiss me
It is possible that the reason for my attraction is the way this person kisses me.
Maybe it's the way you love me
It is possible that the reason for my attraction is the way this person shows love towards me.
I don't know why
I am uncertain of the reason or cause of my emotions.
I don't know why
I am unsure of the reason or cause of my emotions.
Well, I've got this craven need for your love
I have an insatiable and desperate desire for your affection.
I don't know why
I am uncertain of the reason or cause of my emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Ahlert, Roy Turk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind