Why
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Baby, when you drive by
We'll get high, four twenty-seven in the night
Show up when you wanna
Babe, I hope you know it's alright, I don't mind
Shawty, show me your thighs, don't be shy
Baby, don't ride, I'll lotion you down
Or would you rather oil me, it's smoother when you ride
Fall in my arms girl, wake up to me
Let's sleep with no clothes again
Am I talking through you as you're staring through me
What's with all our lies again?

But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right
But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right

Put me to sleep with your voice, babe
Don't leave me with the choice, babe
Oh please, I don't need no extra love off of you

You can't run out of love
There is nothing that's too much
Can you take me real far?
Take me the whole way, baby
Grab my hands, don't lose faith, I have so much in you
I know when to give you space
'Cause I know, know, know that I mess up
Got you feeling like you're 'bout to throw a left hook
I throw my hook into your sea while it's flooding my bed
They have done so much to me but can't throw off my head
I'm so sorry that you didn't see the love I have
Oh well, guess we're better off
Only the thoughts confuse all the months
Know I was late showing up to prom, but I'll show you later
Surprise in a box

But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right
But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right

I'm so sorry
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much





Putting me to sleep
It's so small, small, my bed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roy Woods's song Why seem to be about a relationship that is going through a rough patch. The singer is expressing his love and desire for his partner, even when it feels like they are emotionally distant from each other. There is a sense of longing for physical and emotional intimacy, shown through lines such as "shower me with your thighs" and "put me to sleep with your voice, babe." The repetition of "this time I wanna know why" suggests that the singer is searching for answers and wants to know why their relationship is struggling.


The chorus's repetition of "I can't sleep without you to my right" indicates that the singer is struggling with feelings of loneliness and dependence on their partner. There is also a sense of guilt and remorse in the lyrics, as the singer says "I'm sorry for so much" repeatedly towards the end of the song. The overall tone is one of vulnerability and raw emotions, with the singer pouring his heart out in the hopes of reconnecting with his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, when you drive by
You make me feel good every time you pass by.


We'll get high, four twenty-seven in the night
We'll smoke weed all night long until we're happy.


Show up when you wanna
You're free to come and go as you please.


Babe, I hope you know it's alright, I don't mind
You don't have to worry about anything, it's okay.


Shawty, show me your thighs, don't be shy
I really want you to open up to me and be vulnerable.


Baby, don't ride, I'll lotion you down
I'll take care of you and make you feel good.


Or would you rather oil me, it's smoother when you ride
Maybe you'd like to take care of me this time? It feels better that way.


Fall in my arms girl, wake up to me
I want you to be close to me, even when we sleep.


Let's sleep with no clothes again
I love it when we sleep naked, it's so intimate.


Am I talking through you as you're staring through me
Sometimes I wonder if you're really listening to me or just staring at me.


What's with all our lies again?
Why do we keep hiding our true feelings from each other?


But this time I wanna know why
I need to understand why I can't live without you.


I can't sleep without you to my right
You're so important to me that I can't even sleep unless you're beside me.


Put me to sleep with your voice, babe
Your voice is so soothing, it puts me to sleep.


Don't leave me with the choice, babe
I don't want to be without you, don't make me choose.


Oh please, I don't need no extra love off of you
I don't need anyone else, I just need you.


You can't run out of love
There's no such thing as too much love, I'll never get tired of you.


There is nothing that's too much
I love everything about you, nothing is too much to handle.


Can you take me real far?
I want to be with you for a long time.


Take me the whole way, baby
I want to go all the way with you, no holding back.


Grab my hands, don't lose faith, I have so much in you
Hold on to me, trust me, I believe in you.


I know when to give you space
I understand that you need time alone sometimes.


'Cause I know, know, know that I mess up
I'm not perfect, I make mistakes but I'll try my best to do better.


Got you feeling like you're 'bout to throw a left hook
I know I upset you sometimes, I'm sorry.


I throw my hook into your sea while it's flooding my bed
I'm deeply in love with you, and I'll do anything for you.


They have done so much to me but can't throw off my head
I've been hurt before, but I won't let it affect my feelings for you.


I'm so sorry that you didn't see the love I have
I apologize for not making it clear how much I love you.


Oh well, guess we're better off
Maybe it's for the best that we're together.


Only the thoughts confuse all the months
I get lost in my thoughts sometimes, it feels like time is standing still.


Know I was late showing up to prom, but I'll show you later
I might not have shown up on time, but I'll make it up to you.


Surprise in a box
I have a surprise for you, it's a mystery!


I'm so sorry
I apologize for everything I've done wrong.


I'm sorry for so much
I ask for your forgiveness for all the times I've hurt you.


Putting me to sleep
You make me feel safe and calm, I can trust you completely.


It's so small, small, my bed
My bed feels so empty without you, even though it's small.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENZEL SPENCER, SHANE LINDSTROM

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OldManShellShock

Roy Woods Why Lyrics:
Baby, when you drive by
We'll get high, four twenty-seven in the night
Show up when you wanna
Babe, I hope you know it's alright, I don't mind
Shawty, show me your thighs, don't be shy
Baby, don't ride, I'll lotion you down
Or would you rather oil me, it's smoother when you ride
Fall in my arms girl, wake up to me
Let's sleep with no clothes again
Am I talking through you as you're staring through me
What's with all our lies again?
But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right
But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right
Put me to sleep with your voice, babe
Don't leave me with the choice, babe
Oh please, I don't need no extra love off of you
You can't run out of love
There is nothing that's too much
Can you take me real far?
Take me the whole way, baby
Grab my hands, don't lose faith, I have so much in you
I know when to give you space
'Cause I know, know, know that I mess up
Got you feeling like you're 'bout to throw a left hook
I throw my hook into your sea while it's flooding my bed
They have done so much to me but can't throw off my head
I'm so sorry that you didn't see the love I have
Oh well, guess we're better off
Only the thoughts confuse all the months
Know I was late showing up to prom, but I'll show you later
Surprise in a box
But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right
But this time I wanna know why
I can't sleep without you to my right
I'm so sorry
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
I'm sorry for so much
Putting me to sleep
It's so small, small, my bed



All comments from YouTube:

Benjamin Diaz

Perfect song to drive to while cruising downtown in the city

VιVσ 404

Don't ever forget Sonic Boom

Lost in the Clouds

@RhythmandVibes❤️ I checked it out and it’s a banger for sure. Surprised I haven’t heard it on ch 42/44 on XM. It needs Sirius for sure

Lost in the Clouds

That’s how I first heard it too - was driving thru the city, noddin my head to it the whole way. On Sirius xm. Then they nvr played it again

RhythmandVibes❤️

Facts! This song and visualizer is fire and has a similar vibe. Thought I should share :)
https://youtu.be/MciErJWCkWk

Smith 🏳️‍🌈⃠

I read "while crying downtown"

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DRE LEONE

What I like about Roy Woods also is he has a very real fan base. Real shit attracts real people facts

RhythmandVibes❤️

True! This song and visualizer is fire and has a similar vibe. Thought I should share :)
https://youtu.be/MciErJWCkWk

Ibrahim Sohaib

Lmao prolly Brampton

REYES, SIRGENIO S.

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