Why Me
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Why don't you love me like you used to do?
How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
So why don't you love me like you used to do?
Why don't you spot me like you used to do?

When you whisper sweet nothings like you used to do
I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through

So why don't you love me like you used to do?
Why don't you be the way you used to be?
How come you fight so many fights with me
Somebody changed, so lemme give you a clue
Why don't you love me like you used to do?

Why don't you say the things you used to say?
How come you treat me like a piece of clay
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
So why don't you love me like you used to do?

You can't keep a lovin' and a huggin' and a kissin' and I don't know why
We don't get near or further closer land of country mouths
I don't love like a huggin' and a kissin' and I don't know why




We don't get near or further closer land of country mouths
Take the ball

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Why Don't You Love Me" are a lamentation about a failed relationship. In the song, the singer asks why their partner no longer loves them as they used to, why they treat them poorly, and why they have changed so much. The singer wonders why their partner no longer says sweet things to them, why they treat them like a piece of clay, and why they no longer engage in physical affection.


The repeated refrain of "why don't you love me like you used to do?" highlights the singer's confusion and frustration with the relationship's deterioration. The lyrics suggest that the singer still possesses qualities that their partner used to love, such as their curly hair and blue eyes, and they call on their partner to return to the way they used to be.


The use of country and western-style music and language in the song provides an interesting contrast to the melancholic lyrics. The upbeat tone and twangy guitar create a sense of irony, suggesting that the singer is trying to make light of an otherwise sad situation. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the complexities of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Why don't you love me like you used to do?
I feel like you don't love me as much as you used to.


How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
I feel like you're treating me poorly and not valuing me.


My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
I haven't physically changed, so there must be something else causing you to treat me differently.


So why don't you love me like you used to do?
I'm questioning why your feelings toward me have changed.


Why don't you spot me like you used to do?
I feel like you're not paying attention to me anymore.


When you whisper sweet nothings like you used to do
I remember how you used to speak lovingly to me, but it feels like you don't do that anymore.


I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through
I acknowledge that I have caused problems in the past, but I don't think it explains your current behavior towards me.


Why don't you be the way you used to be?
I miss the way you used to treat me and want you to go back to acting that way.


How come you fight so many fights with me
I feel like we're arguing more often than we used to and it's causing a strain on our relationship.


Somebody changed, so lemme give you a clue
I can sense that something has changed on your end, and I want to know what it is so we can work through it.


Why don't you say the things you used to say?
I miss the way you used to express your feelings towards me and want to hear those things again.


How come you treat me like a piece of clay
I feel like you're molding me into something you want me to be, rather than accepting me for who I am.


You can't keep a lovin' and a huggin' and a kissin' and I don't know why
Our physical intimacy is lacking and I don't understand why it's changed.


We don't get near or further closer land of country mouths
Our relationship is not progressing and we seem to be stuck in the same place.


I don't love like a huggin' and a kissin' and I don't know why
I feel like my love for you is not being expressed physically and I don't understand why.


Take the ball
I'm handing the control of the situation over to you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Sr. Williams

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@harleyfee364

I dont think many people understand the genius of this video.

Multiple reshoots. Different wannabe stars at different points in the song. Multiple playthroughs to choreograph each person at the right point in the song.

This was RHCP giving back and giving hope to all the folks who wanted to "make it" in the music industry.

Thing about the patience of a human being then go through the same song 12,000 times with the same hype and motivation each time to make it special for each "wannabe" in their music video.

That takes love, admiration and respect.



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@rhondab.e8545

Hey Bebe! :)

@williamandrescapacherotama4796

Una de mis bandas favoritas, saludos desde COLOMBIA, un fuerte abarazo

@rhondab.e8545

@@williamandrescapacherotama4796 I'm in Oregon and I have to agree with you. Salud (God bless) to you and yours. I'm not fluent in your language but I hope you understand what I mean ;) ~R

@rhondab.e8545

As an aside; when most of us make the "devil horns" sign with our hands we usually just mean "Rock On" which can/typically mean "Amen" which translates to "I believe".

@danielgomez7-c303

@@williamandrescapacherotama4796 mano yo tambien lo escucho desde colombia wooooo

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@NicksStrengthandPower

This song always gets me in the feels

@nathanmeyer5364

Haha Nick, what a surprise! Do a video on Anthony’s physique over the years!

@rumham2834

Wow. Nick is here?!

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