For many years, the group presented a ragamuffin image and a vagabonding lifestyle, travelling around Europe in a double-decker bus and houseboat. Their image was enhanced by their eclectic and often homemade clothing, and the very long hair worn by both male and female members of the band. The Kelly Family began to break up in 2000 and afterwards they performed mostly as individuals or sub-sets of the whole group and took on a more mainstream look.
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Discography
The Kelly Family Tours Europe (1977)
The Kelly Family (1979)
Lieder der Welt (1979)
Ein Vogel kann im Käfig nicht fliegen (1980)
Wonderful World (1981)
Une famille c'est une chanson (1984)
Keep on Singing... (1989)
New World (1990)
Honest Workers (1991)
Wow (1993)
Over the Hump (1994)
Almost Heaven (1996)
Growin' Up (1997)
From Their Hearts (1998)
La Patata (2002)
Homerun (2004)
We Got Love (2017)
25 Years Later (2019)
Why Why Why
The Kelly Family Lyrics
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You look into a dump
You look into a dump and you say
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
Running down the highway
As fast as you can
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
I'm knocking on your door
My knees are on the floor
I get you on the phone and you say no
Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?
You gotta have a Porsche
You gotta have a white horse
You gotta be a California (dream man)
Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
Walkin' down the streets
You look into a dump
You look into a dump and you say
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
Medieval warrior riding on his horse
Promised you heaven
Put you through hell
Why? Why? Why? (Why? Why? Why? Why?)
Why? Why? Why? (yeah)
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
And you try, and you try
To destroy
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try
To destroy
And you try, and you try
To destroy
The Kelly Family's song "Why Why Why" is a questioning and critical tune about the destructive nature of human behavior. The song focuses on different scenarios where people engage in actions that harm themselves, their surroundings, and others, all while questioning the motives behind it. The chorus, "Tell me why do you destroy? And you try, and you try to destroy," highlights the theme of the song: individuals' desire to cause destruction for reasons unknown.
The first verse speaks about someone walking down the street, looking at a dump, and questioning why it exists. The second verse involves someone running down a highway and throwing a tin can, questioning why they would feel the need to litter. The third verse shows the singer knocking on someone's door, asking for answers, and not receiving any. The fourth verse talks about the mythical "dream man" who must own a Porsche, have a white horse, and be from California. The singer asks why someone needs these material possessions to feel fulfilled.
Finally, the song talks about a "Medieval warrior" who promised heaven but delivered hell. This verse could refer to a number of historical events but is likely a metaphor for leaders who make promises to their people but fail to deliver on them, leading to destruction and disappointment.
Overall, the song "Why Why Why" is a powerful commentary on the nature of human behavior, materialism, and broken promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' down the streets
Strolling along the road
You look into a dump
Gazing at a garbage dump
You look into a dump and you say
Staring at trash and uttering
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
"What's the reason? What's the reason?
What's the reason? What's the reason?"
Running down the highway
Sprinting on the freeway
As fast as you can
As quickly as you're able
You throw a tin can and you say
Hurling a metal container and exclaiming
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
"What's the reason? What's the reason?
What's the reason? What's the reason?"
Tell me why, tell me why
Explain to me, explain to me
Tell me why do you destroy?
Please elucidate why you ruin?
And you try, and you try
Despite opposition, repeatedly trying
To destroy
To cause damage
I'm knocking on your door
I'm tapping at your entryway
My knees are on the floor
I'm kneeling on the ground
I get you on the phone and you say no
I hear you on the telephone and you respond negatively
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
"What's the reason? What's the reason?
What's the reason? What's the reason?"
You gotta have a Porsche
You must acquire a Porsche
You gotta have a white horse
You need to possess a white equine
You gotta be a California (dream man)
You have to embody a California (idol)
"Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why? Why?"
"What's the reason? What's the reason?
What's the reason? What's the reason?"
Medieval warrior riding on his horse
Middle-ages soldier atop his mount
Promised you heaven
Assured you paradise
Put you through hell
Subjected you to misery
"Why? Why? Why? (Why? Why? Why? Why?)
Why? Why? Why? (yeah)"
"Why? Why? Why? (What's the reason? Why? Why? Why?)
Why? Why? Why? (yes)"
And you try, and you try
Despite opposition, repeatedly trying
To destroy
To cause damage
Tell me why, tell me why
Explain to me, explain to me
Tell me why do you destroy?
Please elucidate why you ruin?
And you try, and you try
Despite opposition, repeatedly trying
To destroy
To cause damage
Tell me why, tell me why
Explain to me, explain to me
Tell me why do you destroy?
Please elucidate why you ruin?
And you try, and you try
Despite opposition, repeatedly trying
To destroy
To cause damage
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angelo Kelly, Barbara Kelly, James Kelly, John Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Kathleen Kelly, Maite Kelly, Patricia Kelly, Patrick Kelly
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Kamy G
Walking down the streets
You look into a dump
You look into a dump and you say
Why why why, why why why
Running down the highway
As fast as you can
You throw away a tin can and you say
Why why why, why why why
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why, do you destroy
And you try, and you try to destroy
I'm knocking on your door
My knees are on the floor
I get you on the phone and you say no
Why why why, why why why
You gotta have a Porche
You gotta have a white horse
You gotta be a California dream man
Why why why, why why why
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why, do you destroy
And you try, and you try to destroy
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why, do you destroy
And you try, and you try to destroy
Walking down the streets
You look into a dump
You look into a dump and you say
Why why why, why why why
Medieval warrior riding on this horse
Slices your head and you say why
Why why why, why why why
Medieval warrior riding on his horse
Promised you heaven but put you through hell
Why why why, why why why
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why, do you destroy
And you try, and you try to destroy
Tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why, do you destroy
And you try, and you try to destroy
Jürgen Appelt
kannst du mir sagen, ob das alle Titel sind, oder habe ich welche vergessen!
Ich danke im voraus!!!
A Hard Day's Night
Agur Jaunak
All Along the Way
Alle Kinder Brauchen Freunde
Almost Heaven
Amazing Grace
An Angel
Angelo's Drumsolo
Angels Flying
Another World
Ares Oui
Baby
Baby smile
Barka
Beautiful Madness
Because It's Love
Bendemeers's Stream
Big Mount on TV
Blanco
Boga Boga
Break Free
Brother, Brother
Brothers And Sisters
Calling Heaven
Carry On
Chicken Pies
Come back to me
Cover The Road
Crazy
Dance To The Rock 'N' Roll
Danny Boy
Didelidei
Die Freude Am Leben Kann Uns Niemand Nehmen
Die Vogelhochzeit
Don't Lose Hope
Double Decker Bus
Echo La Ronda
Edge Of Happiness
Ego
Ein Vogel kann im Käfig nicht fliegen
Eine Familie ist wie ein Lied
Eres tu
Estudiantina Portuguesa
Et Voilà
Every Baby
Every Baby needs a Mama needs a Papa
Explosions
Father's Nose
Fell In Love With An Alien
Fire
First Time
From then to Eternity
Gesucht & Gefunden
Good Neighbor
Gran Mama
Greensleeves
Growin Up
Guten Tag
Hallelujah
Hey Diddle Diddle
Hey didelidey
Hey Mr Big Time
Hi ho
Hold My Hand
Hooks
Hope
Horch' Was Kommt Von Draussen Rein
Hotel California
House On The Ocean
I Can´t Stop The Love
I Can't Help Myself
I feel love
I Love You I Want You
I Really Love You
I wanna be loved
I Wanna kiss you
If You Love Me
IÍI Swim IÍI Swim
Imagine
Jedes Lied ist ein Gebet
Jingle Bells
Join This Parade
Keep On Singing
Key To My Heart
Knick-Knack Song
La Montanara
La Pastorella
Leave it to the Spirits
Let it be
Let my people go
Like A Queen
Lonely
Look up my file
Looking For Love
Lord can you hear my prayer
Lord of the dance
Love Found Me
Maccaroni
Madre Tan Hermosa
Mama
Maximum
moments - I'll send you a letter
Mrs. Speechless
Mull Of Kintyre
Muss Ich Denn zum Städtele hinaus
Nanana
Neighbour & the green & Papa cool
Never Gonna Break Me Down
No lies
Nordseeküste
Nothing Like Home
Oh It Hurts
Oh Johnny
Old Black Joe
Old MacDonald
Once In A While
One More Freaking Dollar
One More Song
Papa Cool
Peces
Peces En El Rio
Pee Pee
Pray Pray Pray
Red Shoes
Rock´n´Roll Stole my Soul
Rose Of Tralee
Roses of Red
Roundabouts
Sah' ein Knab' ein Röslein steh'n
Sailing
Santa Maria
Sean O´Kelly
Shake Away
She's Crazy
Sick Man
Sometimes
Song Hiroshima und Nagasaki
Sopot
Stand By Me
Star Of The County Down
Stars Fall from Heaven
Staying Alive
Still Still Still
Stole My Soul
Stronger than ever
Sweet Freedom
Swing low
TAKE MY HAND
Take My Hand
The First Time
The Last Rose Of Summer
The queen of voice…
The Rose
The Wearing Of The Green
The Wolf
Thrills
Throwback
Thunder
Too Many Ways
Tough Road
Txiki
Une famille c'est une chanson
Viva Overdrive
We are the world
WE GOT LOVE
We Had A Dream
We'll meet again
Wenn Weisse Wolken Ziehn
When I Was In Town
When The Boys Come Into Town
When The Last Tree
Who'll Come With Me
Why Don't You Go
Why Why Why
Wish I WereA Swallow
Yo Te Quiero
You are the best thing of my life
You Belong to me
You're Losing Me
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Walkin' down the streets,
you look into a dump,
you look into a dump and you say:
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
Runnin' down the highway
as fast as you can.
You throw away a tin can and you say:
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try to destroy.
I'm knockin' on your door,
my knees are on the floor,
I get you on the phone and you say no!
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
You gotta have a Porsche,
you gotta have a white horse,
you gotta be a California dream man.
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try to destroy.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try to destroy.
Walkin' down the streets,
you look into a dump,
you look into a dump and you say:
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
Medieval warrior riding on his horse,
slices your head and you say why.
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
Medieval warrior riding on his horse,
promised you heaven but put you through hell.
"Why, why, why?"
"Why, why, why?"
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try to destroy.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try to destroy.
And you try, and you try to destroy.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why do you destroy?
And you try, and you try to destroy.
And you try, and you try to destroy.
The Kelly Family
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F K
das ist eine form von kunst die ich nicht nachempfinden kann... ich kann auch nicht verstehn warum meine eltern das gehört haben... eure neuen songs sind aber cool gemacht und paddy hör ich natürlich rauf und runter =).
Caitlin Frawley
This is definitely the heaviest song that the Kelly family have done in their career! I love everything about this song! Every one of their songs have so much originality and beautiful harmonies. The Kelly Family are everything! They are perfection! :)
Happy forever
I like the song as well...but the heaviest? Not for me. For me "Flip a coin" is their heaviest song.
Katja zobbe
@Happy forever Me to
ICTS22
Flip A Coin and Never Going To Break Me Down 2019 version are heavier. I would love to hear a Kelly Family heavy metal album because I think they could pull it off easily. i would love to see Patricia rocking out with an electric guitar.
H. Brodersen
It's always Joey who comes up with the heavy stuff. Too sad he does not believe in his own music or just record an album with his friend Till Lindemann....
Mária Reznická
Or thunder
☯️ Yvonne Burggraaf ♓️
For me love has to be pure. No one in between, no distractions, no addictions. Only one love.
Petr Riedl
Snad nej rockovější píseň od the Kelly family ,tuhle píseň si umím užít i dnes ve 40 letech, vzpomínám si na dobu mého dětství