I Wonder Why
Stigers Curtis Lyrics
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That burns in my soul
But you never notice the pain
Love is an anchor
That won't let me go
I reach out to hold you
But you push me away
You always convince me to stay
And I wonder why
We hold on with tears in our eyes
And I wonder why
We have to break down to just make
Things right
And I wonder why
I can't seem to tell you goodbye
Yeah, I wonder why
I'm no angel
With my selfish pride
But I love you more every day
Love is an anger
That builds up inside
As the tears of frustration
Roll down my face
Why does love always have to turn
Out this way
I don't want to fight again tonight
About the little things please baby
I just want to find my way
Back to love
And I'll meet you there, baby
The lyrics to Curtis Stigers' song, "I Wonder Why," express the pain, frustration, and confusion that come from being in an unfulfilling, tumultuous relationship. The opening lines, "Love is a hunger that burns in my soul, but you never notice the pain," convey the idea that although the singer is deeply in love with their partner, that affection is not being reciprocated, leading to a lot of emotional strain. The line "Love is an anchor that won't let me go, I reach out to hold you, but you push me away" further underscores this point, suggesting that the singer is desperate to hold onto their partner, but that person is actively resisting them. The verse ends with the sentiment, "You always convince me to stay," indicating that there is a cycle of back-and-forth in this relationship, with the partner sometimes pulling the singer in and sometimes pushing them away.
The chorus, "And I wonder why we hold on with tears in our eyes, and I wonder why we have to break down to just make things right, and I wonder why I can't seem to tell you goodbye," sums up the entire theme of the song well. The lyrics express a sense of dissatisfaction about the way the relationship is going, and the singer is wondering why they keep putting up with it, despite the pain it causes. The line "We have to break down to just make things right" suggests that there may be moments of reconciliation or forgiveness that come after particularly bad fights or arguments. Still, the singer seems to know deep down that this is not a healthy way to keep a relationship going.
In the second verse, the singer admits that they too have their flaws and that their "selfish pride" is something they struggle with. However, they emphasize that their love for their partner never wavers, even as the anger they feel builds up inside. The line "As the tears of frustration roll down my face, why does love always have to turn out this way" perfectly captures the sense of hopelessness and exhaustion that comes from being stuck in a bad relationship. The closing lines of the song, "I just want to find my way back to love, and I'll meet you there, baby," suggest that despite everything, there is still a desire to make the relationship work, and that maybe, just maybe, there is a way out of this cycle of pain and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a hunger
The feeling of love is so strong that it is a hunger, a desire that one feels deeply.
That burns in my soul
The love that the person feels is intense and consuming, as if it is burning inside of them.
But you never notice the pain
Despite the strong feelings of love, the other person does not seem to understand or see the pain associated with it.
Love is an anchor
Just as an anchor keeps a boat in place, love keeps the person grounded and connected to the other person.
That won't let me go
Love is so strong that it feels impossible to let go of, even when it is causing pain.
I reach out to hold you
Even though there is pain associated with the love, the person still reaches out for comfort and closeness with the other person.
But you push me away
Despite the person's efforts to connect, the other person continuously rejects them, creating more pain and frustration.
You always convince me to stay
Despite the pain and frustration, the other person always manages to convince the person to stay and try again.
And I wonder why
The person is left feeling confused and unsure of why they continue to hold on to the painful relationship.
We hold on with tears in our eyes
The relationship is so painful that it is difficult to maintain, yet they continue to hold on despite the tears and heartache it causes.
We have to break down to just make things right
In order to fix the problems in the relationship, they have to go through pain and hardship first.
I can't seem to tell you goodbye
Despite feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in the relationship, the person cannot bring themselves to leave and say goodbye for good.
I'm no angel
The person acknowledges that they are not perfect and have their own faults and shortcomings.
With my selfish pride
One of the person's faults is their own pride and selfishness that sometimes gets in the way of the relationship.
But I love you more every day
Despite their faults, the person's love for the other person continues to grow stronger every day.
Love is an anger
Sometimes the strength of the person's love causes them to feel angry, perhaps at the situation or themselves.
That builds up inside
The anger associated with the love grows and festers inside the person.
As the tears of frustration roll down my face
The person is so frustrated and upset about the situation that they cry from the pressure and stress of it all.
Why does love always have to turn out this way
The person is left feeling perplexed and unsure of why their strong love always seems to cause pain and heartache.
I don't want to fight again tonight about the little things please baby
The person is tired of fighting with the other person and wants to avoid another argument, especially over something small and insignificant.
I just want to find my way back to love
Despite the difficulties, the person just wants to find a way to be happy and in love again.
And I'll meet you there, baby
The person is hopeful that, eventually, they will be able to meet the other person in a place where they are happy and in love again.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CURTIS STIGERS, GLEN BALLARD
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@joost9900
i'm 14 years old and i found this song and i love it its sad this kind of music isn't populair anymore and people used to sing with their souls but you don't hear that allot anymore pretty sad
@BlowAway11
You'll be surprised, still plenty around!
@oneviewcornwall8200
Well said🏝️ we just saw him in concert last night, he and his band were awesome
@vblackson722
Got a good head of your shoulders and great taste in music for 14yr old, well youl know be 15yr
@Nachtschilder
Then I don't know what kind of music you listen, but I do listen to artists who actually put their heart and soul into getting the best out of their voice. Maybe you should look better bro.
@TheDenkoZ
Big up keep on the original sounds . Music had substance
@soundseeker63
The 90s was THE era of the power ballad...and great sax solos....and great vocalists like this! What a great decade for music of all genres! I know nostalgia can play tricks on you and make you think things were better in hindsight than they really were but, man, I miss those times! For the music and entertainment at least..
@CurtisStrigers
Thanks for the likes and your comment over my post, thanks for being a fan of mine 🥰
@ZachGoPokes88
My parents have been "apart" for almost 20 years and they both will still cry when this song is put on. Coming from a divorce home, it's nice to still see love.
@CurtisStrigers
Thanks for the likes and your comment over my post, thanks for being a fan of mine 🥰