I Can't Tell You Why
Sonia Lyrics


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Look at us baby, up all night
Tearing our love apart
Aren't we the same two people who live
through years in the dark?
Ahh...
Every time I try to walk away
Something makes me turn around and stay
And I can't tell you why

When we get crazy,
it just ain't to right,
(try to keep you head, little girl)
Girl, I get lonely, too
You don't have to worry
Just hold on tight
(don't get caught in your little world)
'Cause I love you
Nothing's wrong as far as I can see
We make it harder than it has to be
and I can't tell you why
no, baby, I can't tell you why
I can't tell you why
No, no, baby, I can't tell you why




I can't tell you why
I can't tell you why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sonia's song "I Can't Tell You Why" speak to the complexities and difficulties of a troubled relationship. The first lines suggest that the singers have been up all night, tearing their love apart. This implies that they are arguing or fighting in some way. However, the next few lines show a sense of confusion or disorientation: "Aren't we the same two people who live through years in the dark?" There is a sense that despite the fact that they have been together for a long time, something is still preventing them from truly connecting with each other.


As the song continues, the singer expresses their frustration with their relationship, saying that "we make it harder than it has to be." There is a sense that there are obstacles in the way of their love, but it is not clear what those obstacles are. Nevertheless, the singer expresses a sense of helplessness, saying "something makes me turn around and stay" even when they try to leave. The chorus, with its repetition of "I can't tell you why," suggests a sense of confusion or uncertainty on the part of the singer. Despite their love for their partner, they cannot explain why they feel the way they do or why their relationship is so difficult.


Overall, "I Can't Tell You Why" is a powerful exploration of the challenges of love and relationships. The lyrics speak to the difficulties of truly connecting with another person, as well as the frustration and confusion that can arise when love seems to be thwarted by outside forces.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at us baby, up all night
We've been awake all night, and it's like we're in a spotlight


Tearing our love apart
Our love is falling apart and we're both responsible


Aren't we the same two people who live through years in the dark?
We used to be able to survive through anything, but now we can't even stick together


Every time I try to walk away, Something makes me turn around and stay
Although I want to leave, there's something keeping me tied to you and our relationship


And I can't tell you why
I don't know what's stopping me from leaving, even though it feels like it's the right thing to do


When we get crazy, it just ain't to right, (try to keep you head, little girl)
When we argue and let our emotions take over, it's not good for either of us and we need to be level-headed


Girl, I get lonely, too, You don't have to worry
Even though I try to act tough, I get lonely too and I need you in my life


Just hold on tight, (don't get caught in your little world), 'Cause I love you
Hold onto our love, but don't get trapped in our own individual struggles, because I still love you


Nothing's wrong as far as I can see, We make it harder than it has to be
There's no real problem with our relationship, but we're making it more difficult than it should be


and I can't tell you why, no, baby, I can't tell you why
I'm still struggling to understand why we can't make this work, and I can't explain it to you either


I can't tell you why, No, no, baby, I can't tell you why, I can't tell you why
No matter how hard I try, I can't figure out why our relationship isn't working, and I can't explain it to you either




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cantforgetyou

Do you know the 'rare' and beautiful S.A.W. tracks :
Nancy Davis - Never knew love like this before
Suzette Charles - Free to love again
Lonnie Gordon - Best of friends
Jason Donovan - She's in love with you
Samantha Fox - You started something


What are your favourites from S.A.W.?



@MARLYJEM

Though you may have seen me out
Lost in the crowds and having fun
You shouldn't believe the masquerade
Without you I'm just the lonely one
Just can't fight it
Just can't hide it
I'm still in love with you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Sweet memory
Please come back to me
Don't you know that I can't forget you
I tried to convince you but
Emotions are always in the way
Now I know I can never love again
Nobody else could take your place
It's no good trying
Just can't fight
All the memories of you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you
Don't you know
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Don't you know
Don't you know that I can't forget you
They tried to convince me, don't
Waste all my time, don't be a fool
How can they ever understand
Why I'm still crazy over you
I can't lie and
There's no denying
The tears I'm crying for you
And you know that I've tried
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
Sweet memory
Please come back to me
Don't you know that I can't forget you
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you
But what can I do
Don't you know that I can't forget you
How could I fall
For somebody new
When you know that I can't forget you



All comments from YouTube:

@dirrty06

2023 anyone? Such a great underrated SAW track ❤️

@danielacampos4657

Eu 2021!

@richardmacken8169

2023 and still loving Sonia.

@davidalexander2247

This song drives me crazy. Have listened to it for hours since the early 1990s sitting in the cafes in Paris to living in Chicago. Love Sonia. The energy is incredible and the melodic progression is so addictive. I miss SAW so much! Wish they never stopped.

@cantforgetyou

Do you know the 'rare' and beautiful S.A.W. tracks :
Nancy Davis - Never knew love like this before
Suzette Charles - Free to love again
Lonnie Gordon - Best of friends
Jason Donovan - She's in love with you
Samantha Fox - You started something


What are your favourites from S.A.W.?

@AtticusBleep

cantforgetyou Guess she never loved me at all - Jason Donovan. My favourite SAW ever.

@sebastianwelcome2080

l know exactly what you mean that classic early 90s dance swa beat wicked cords changes still sounds good in the 21 century reminds me of my very early teens

@tur74d56

@@cantforgetyouit’s impossible to name a favourite SAW song , it’s like saying who’s your favourite child is , she is enjoying herself here on Brighton Beach

@narinoamor

I absolutely love this song! I wish Sonia had made a few more albums with s.a.w! She had so much talent!

@missb.6355

From the 90s until today on my playlist. Timeless ❤❤❤❤

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