I don't know why
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I Don't Know Why BY Shamar Lyrics
I Don't Know Why BY Shamar Lyrics
I Don't Know Why BY Shamar Lyrics

In Shamar's song "I Don't Know Why," the artist expresses his confusion and frustration regarding the ups and downs of a relationship. He begins by admitting that he doesn't know why things seem to be falling apart, despite his efforts to keep the relationship strong. He questions whether his partner's silence means she is hiding something, and wonders why she seems distant and detached.

Shamar's lyrics also convey a sense of disappointment and sadness as he accepts that the relationship may be coming to an end. He laments the loss of what once was a strong connection and expresses his sadness over the prospect of a breakup. The chorus of the song emphasizes that even though he doesn't know why things have gone wrong, he still feels the pain of a relationship coming to an end.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Don't Know Why" suggest that Shamar feels helpless and uncertain in the face of a failing relationship, and that he is struggling to come to terms with the pain that comes with letting go of someone he cares about deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

Verse 1: I don't know why I keep on going back / Even though I know it's not where I belong
I am constantly returning to a place that doesn't feel right, despite being aware that I should not be there.

Can't seem to break away from this one attraction / I try and I try but it still holds strong
Despite attempting to move on, a particular draw or interest is preventing me from doing so.

Chorus: I don't know why I keep on coming back / Letting my guard down to be under attack
I cannot understand why I continue to subject myself to returning to this place, where I am vulnerable and attacked.

Even though it always leaves me black and blue / I still find myself coming back to you
Despite being hurt and harmed, I still find myself returning to the source of that pain.

Verse 2: I don't know why I keep on making these mistakes / Knowing that they'll only cause me more heartache
I am uncertain as to why I continue to repeat my errors, despite realizing they will only lead to further emotional pain.

Can't seem to break the cycle that I'm in / And every time I try it starts again
I cannot escape the pattern I am caught in, and every time I attempt to, I am pulled right back in.

Even though it always leaves me black and blue / I still find myself coming back to you
Despite being hurt and harmed, I still find myself returning to the source of that pain.

Bridge: I want to try and make this stop / To sever ties and let go of what I've got
I desire to put an end to this cycle and break free from the attachment I have, letting go of what I currently hold onto.

But each time I see you it's like I'm hypnotized / I can't think straight, my mind just can't decide
Each time I am in your presence, I am entranced and unable to think clearly or make sound choices.

Even though it always leaves me black and blue / I still find myself coming back to you
Despite being hurt and harmed, I still find myself returning to the source of that pain.

Ending: I don't know why / I don't understand / But I know I can't keep coming back
Although I cannot comprehend why I am drawn to this place, I realize I cannot keep returning.

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