Why?
Samuel ApaZozo Lyrics
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Tired of the life she was given
Nights have passed and days have ended
She kept holdin′ on
Dressed in black and dipped in sadness
Cigarettes and poisons fueled our love
But her light was dimmin'
Lately, I've been drownin' in my blood!
Drenched in madness, cryin′ for your love!
She said I′m fire and bold!
Tell me I'm still yours!
′Pretty' is the word that she hated
′Happy' was the word that she needed
Her whole world died along with her father
Whom she loved most
The lyrics of Samuel ApaZozo's song "Why?" delve into the inner turmoil and sadness of a woman who seems to have lost all hope and happiness in her life. The opening lines "Prettier than all, she was golden. Tired of the life she was given. Nights have passed and days have ended. She kept holdin' on" suggest that the woman, who is described as beautiful and admirable, is dissatisfied with her life and perhaps struggling with her own personal demons. Despite her struggles, she continues to persevere and hold on to life.
The next verse describes the woman's relationship with the singer, who has a profound love for her despite her flaws and inner demons. The lines "Dressed in black and dipped in sadness. Cigarettes and poisons fueled our love. But her light was dimmin'. I was cryin' 'Baby, am I still yours?'" imply that they had a tumultuous relationship that was driven by their shared struggles and vices. However, the woman's mental state seems to be deteriorating, and the singer is concerned that she may drift away from him.
The final verses reveal the reason for the woman's sadness - the death of her father, who was the most important person in her life. She is unable to cope with the loss and seems to have lost all happiness and hope. The lines "′Pretty' is the word that she hated. ′Happy' was the word that she needed. Her whole world died along with her father. Whom she loved most" shed light on the woman's pain and despair.
Overall, "Why?" is a powerful and emotional song that explores themes of sadness, loss, and the struggle to hold on to hope in times of great adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Prettier than all, she was golden
She was beautiful and attractive in every way possible.
Tired of the life she was given
She was fed up with the life she had been living and wanted something more fulfilling.
Nights have passed and days have ended
Time kept ticking away no matter what happened in her life, and things were coming to an end.
She kept holdin' on
Despite everything that was happening, she refused to give up and kept pushing forward.
Dressed in black and dipped in sadness
She was constantly surrounded by grief and sorrow, reflected in the way she carried herself.
Cigarettes and poisons fueled our love
Their relationship was built upon unhealthy habits and addictions, and the struggles that came along with them.
But her light was dimmin'
Her inner light was fading away, possibly due to things going on in her life or in her mind.
I was cryin', 'Baby, am I still yours?'
He was desperately seeking reassurance that she still loved him, amidst all the darkness in their lives.
Lately, I've been drownin' in my blood!
He was feeling overwhelmed and like he was drowning in his own problems and emotions.
Drenched in madness, cryin' for your love!
He was consumed by his love for her, but it was causing him to feel crazy and out of control.
She said I'm fire and bold!
She saw his passion and determination, even in the midst of their struggles.
Tell me I'm still yours!
He still craved her love and affection, and needed to hear it from her to feel secure.
'Pretty' is the word that she hated
She didn't like being valued for her looks, and wanted to be appreciated for who she was as a person.
'Happy' was the word that she needed
Her life was so full of sadness and pain, that all she wanted was to feel truly happy and content.
Her whole world died along with her father, whom she loved most
The death of her father completely devastated her, and changed her entire perspective on life.
Writer(s): Samuel Zothansanga
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.