Why Did You Do It
Stretch Lyrics


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I've been thinking about what you have done to me
The damage is much deeper than you'll ever see
Hit me like a hammer to my head
I wonder were you pushed or were you led?

Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
The only one who knows the truth
Man it's him me and you

My friends they listen to the things I say
They listen and they hear more everyday
But I know they never understand it
Because it was no accident you planned it

Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
The only one who knows the truth
Man it's him me and you

I've been thinking about what you have done to me
The damage is much deeper than you'll ever see
Hit me like a hammer to my head
I wonder were you pushed or were you led?

Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
The only one who knows the truth
Man it's him me and you





The only one who knows the truth
Man it's him me and you

Overall Meaning

Stretch's song Why Did You Do It is a poignant and reflective piece about the aftermath of a painful experience that has left a deep scar on the singer's psyche. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration, anger, and confusion as he tries to make sense of what happened to him. Throughout the song, he asks repeatedly, "Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?" This refrain encapsulates the central theme of the song: the need to understand the motivations behind someone's actions that have caused so much harm.


In the first verse, Stretch speaks of the damage that has been done to him, which is much deeper than what the other person can comprehend. The use of the metaphor "hit me like a hammer to my head" emphasizes the suddenness and intensity of the blow he received. He then wonders whether the person who caused the harm was pushed or led into doing it, suggesting that they may not have acted solely out of their own volition.


The second verse highlights the singer's sense of isolation and lack of understanding. He feels that his friends may listen to him, but they don't fully comprehend the situation because they weren't there when it happened. He also suggests that the act was not accidental, but rather a deliberate plan to cause him harm.


Overall, Why Did You Do It is a song that speaks to the universal experience of betrayal and hurt caused by other people. The lyrics express a desire to understand why someone would do something so cruel, and the frustration of not being able to fully comprehend the motivations behind such actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been thinking about what you have done to me
I've been pondering over the hurt you have caused me


The damage is much deeper than you'll ever see
The emotional harm you inflicted upon me is profound and far-reaching


Hit me like a hammer to my head
Your actions felt like a physical blow to my mind and emotions


I wonder were you pushed or were you led?
I am curious as to whether you acted on your own accord or were influenced by someone else


Why did you do it? Why did you do that thing to me?
What was your motive behind hurting me and why did you choose the specific action you took?


The only one who knows the truth
The only person who truly understands the situation is involved in it


Man it's him me and you
The truth is only known by the person who caused the harm, myself, and possibly others involved


My friends they listen to the things I say
My companions hear me speak about the situation


They listen and they hear more everyday
They are attentive and learning more about the situation as I speak


Because it was no accident you planned it
Your actions were premeditated and intentional




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Graham Gregory

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