Why?
R.I.O.T Lyrics
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Sip on your youth
Relish it with your food
Careful who you share it to
Cause people can spit venom too
Funny how it works that way
How they pray good fortunes kiss you
'Til they hate you for being you
Mija understand
Ego is death
And so is ignorance
Protect your own intelligence
Use skepticism with kindness
Funny how it works that way
How they pray good fortunes kiss you
'Til they hate you for being you
Don't let evil eyes confuse your truth
The line might seem blurred
Between selfishness and
Self preservation
If you can't
Carve your own path then
Love begets starvation
Love begets starvation
Funny how it works that way
How they pray good fortunes kiss you
'Til they hate you for being you
Don't let evil eyes confuse your truth
Funny how it works that way
How they pray good fortunes kiss you
'Til they hate you for being you
Don't let evil eyes confuse your truth
In R.I.O.T's song "Why?", the singer expresses their frustration with their partner's lack of action and passive demeanor when they feel wronged. The repeated question, "Why?", implies a sense of confusion and disappointment as the singer confronts their partner's behavior. The lines "It's not a spell or a curse you put on me / Or the way you smile so tenderly" suggest that the issues in their relationship are not superficial or easily dismissed. However, the singer still wishes that their partner would display more emotion and passion - even if it means getting angry and causing a scene.
The lines "Oh how I wish it was those dishes you were throwing / Damn you for being so easygoing" and "Whatever happened to fiery romance" indicate the singer's desire for a relationship that is intense and passionate, even if it means more arguments and fighting. The final stanza emphasizes this frustration, as the singer accuses their partner of "sowing" negative behavior and not taking responsibility for their actions.
Overall, "Why?" is a song about the complexities of relationships and the frustration that can arise when one partner feels they are not being heard or taken seriously. The repeated questioning of "Why?" suggests a sense of incredulity - the singer cannot understand why their partner is not responding in the way they want them to.
Line by Line Meaning
Why? Why'd you do that?
Asking for the reason behind the action taken
You shouldn't have done that
Expressing disapproval towards the action taken
If I told you once, I told you three times
Emphasizing the repetition of advice or warning
You'll get your punishment when you Show me your crimes
Promising consequences for the wrongdoing
It's not a spell or a curse you put on me
Clarifying that the issue is not a result of supernatural intervention
Or the way you smile so tenderly
Pointing out that the problem is not the charming nature of the other person
But how I wish it was your temper you were throwing
Expressing desire for the other person to show some aggression instead of being passive
Damn you for being so easygoing
Expressing frustration towards the docile nature of the other person
I thought that time would tell
Expecting a natural resolution to the issue with time
My sins would provoke you to raise some hell
Hoping that one's wrongdoing would cause the other person to react with anger
Not a chance
Disagreeing with the expectation of a fiery reaction
Whatever happened to fiery romance
Asking why the passionate and intense aspect of the relationship disappeared
Oh how I wish it was those dishes you were throwing
Expressing that the other person's anger would be preferable to the current passive attitude
No, don't give me that line
Rejecting the other person's excuse or justification
Don't try to tell me inaction is not a crime
Asserting that not taking action when necessary is also a fault
Can't you see what kind of seeds you're sowing?
Asking the other person to recognize the negative impact of their behavior
Damn you for being so easygoing
Reiterating frustration towards the other person's lack of assertiveness
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Corinne Lopez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Benjamin Hildebrandt
The one hp midlaner starts to sweat as the ward crawls closer and closer....
H T Spencer
Oh boy, he coming!
CryoChick
OH LAWD SHE COMING
H T Spencer
You know, given the intense move speed debuff from being a ward, I dont mind this at all! I think its a pretty good tradeoff.
Milzis Akmens
honestly it makes a lot of sense. turrets are not programmed to hit wards, and since neeko can’t hit the turret anyway, it makes it more authentic and gives options for outplays.
RuWan
lol nope
Milzis Akmens
@RuWan very well thought out response, thanks
pedro nabais
people are worried about bveing dived by a moving ward with 200 ms that is one shot by almost everything
Impostor Braum
@pedro nabais exactly, neeko is squishy as f. Her in ward form and under tower aren't a great combo.
Doctor Doom
@RuWan olaf player spotted