I don't know why
Lionel Ferbos Lyrics
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And how to take all my fears away
Girl, you must be the devil in disguise
There were times I thought you knew
That I was so afraid of you
There's some kind of madness in your eyes
Nobody else could see
Something in you has taken some kind of hold on me
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, baby, oh, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, oh, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, baby, oh, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, oh
So in love, so in love with the games that you play
So in love, nothing can take me away
No, no, no, no, wait now, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Lady, whoa
You got a way of confusing a heart
Nobody else could know
Why should I try, I don't wanna get over you, no, no, no, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, baby, oh, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, oh, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, oh, no
I don't know why I keep coming back to you
Girl, you know how to hurt me
And to take all my fears away, oh
Girl, you must be the devil in disguise, eyes
And, there were times I thought you knew
That I was so afraid of you
There's some kind of madness
in your eyes
The song "I Don't Know Why" by Lionel Ferbos is a heart-wrenching tale of a person who is trapped in a toxic relationship. The lyrics describe how the person knows that their partner is hurting them, yet they keep coming back for more. The opening lines of the song, "Hey, you know just how to hurt me / And how to take all my fears away / Girl, you must be the devil in disguise" suggest that the singer of the song is aware that their partner is not good for them, but at the same time, they cannot help but be drawn to them.
The chorus of the song, "I don't know why I keep coming back to you, baby, oh no / I don't know why I keep coming back to you" showcases how the person is confused about their attachment to their partner, questioning why they cannot seem to let go. The lyrics "so in love with the games that you play / So in love, nothing can take me away" indicate that the singer is addicted to the highs and lows of their toxic relationship.
The song is a powerful commentary on the nature of toxic relationships and how difficult it is for people to break free from them. The lyrics are simple, yet effective in conveying the emotional turmoil of the person who is trapped in such a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you know just how to hurt me
You are aware of the actions that cause me pain.
And how to take all my fears away
But you also have the power to make me feel safe.
Girl, you must be the devil in disguise
Your actions have deceptive qualities, because you can cause so much harm and then provide relief.
There were times I thought you knew
I have believed in the past that you had an understanding of my feelings and perceptions of you.
That I was so afraid of you
But my fear of you has not gone unnoticed.
There's some kind of madness in your eyes
I see a kind of irrationality or instability in your behavior that is concerning to me.
Well, you know a place buried deep in my heart
You have access to a part of me that is private and not easily understood by others.
Nobody else could see
This part of me is hidden from view and only you have seen it.
Something in you has taken some kind of hold on me
I feel a powerful attachment to you, even though your actions can be harmful.
I don't know why I keep coming back to you, baby, oh, no
I am confused about why I continue to return to you, despite the pain you cause.
So in love, so in love with the games that you play
I am enamored with the tactics you use to keep me engaged with you.
No, no, no, no, wait now, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, lady, whoa
I am struggling to resist your pull and need a moment to collect myself.
You got a way of confusing a heart
Your actions and behavior make it difficult for me to understand and regulate my emotions.
Nobody else could know
Despite my attempts to articulate my feelings to others, they are not able to truly comprehend what I am going through.
Why should I try, I don't wanna get over you, no, no, no, no
I am resigned to the fact that I cannot break free from you, even though it may be the healthier choice.
Girl, you know how to hurt me
You have an understanding of how to cause me emotional pain.
And to take all my fears away, oh
But you also have the power to ease my anxieties and make me feel safe.
Girl, you must be the devil in disguise, eyes
Your actions are deceiving and have a dark quality to them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DENNIS BROWN
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