I Wonder Why
The Primary 5 Lyrics


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Wonder what you′re doing now
When you have a moment to spare
Do you ever think of times we shared?
Nothing stands up or compares
Scent of you, to touch your hair
How we'd go on walks we used to share

You were so happy in the way
Eternal sunshine smiling when your heart didn′t want to
Even in a frown, your spirit was upward-bound anyway

Feelings we had grown so high
For you to walk away and not look by
Left me in a spin and asking why
For you to be with someone new
Feelings never had changed for you
Stand from moving on this goal was new

You were so happy in the way
Eternal sunshine smiling when your heart didn't want to
Even in a frown, your spirit was upward-bound anyway

You were so happy in the way
Eternal sunshine smiling when your heart didn't want to




Even in a frown, your spirit was upward-bound anyway
Anyway, anyway, anyway

Overall Meaning

The Primary 5's song "I Wonder Why" is a melancholic reflection on lost love and the memories that linger. As the singer wonders what their former lover may be doing now, they can't help but recall the moments they shared together. The scent of their former lover and the sensation of touching their hair are vivid memories that still hold weight. The singer wonders why their emotions for their former lover still run strong, even though the relationship is over. They note that their feelings for their lover are still present, even though their lover has moved on. The singer seems to have a difficult time letting go and moving on, as evidenced by their reflection on their lost love.


The song, in essence, explores the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak and the ways in which a lost love can stay with us. The melody is melancholic and the lyrics are introspective, as if the singer is lost in their own thoughts about their former lover. Despite the painful memories associated with their former lover, the singer can't help but recall the happiness and joy their lover brought into their life.


Overall, "I Wonder Why" is a poignant reflection on love and loss, and the lingering emotional impact of a past relationship. The Primary 5 capture the complex emotions associated with heartbreak, and the sense of longing that persists even after a relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

Wonder what you're doing now
I am curious about what you are currently occupying yourself with


When you have a moment to spare
During times when you are free and not occupied with other things


Do you ever think of times we shared?
Are you still remembering the moments we spent together?


Nothing stands up or compares
None of the current experiences or memories can match the ones we shared


Scent of you, to touch your hair
The aroma of your presence, and the desire to feel your hair


How we'd go on walks we used to share
Remembering the walks we shared


You were so happy in the way
You were exceptionally glad in a particular manner


Eternal sunshine smiling when your heart didn't want to
You had a perpetual glow on your face, even in the lowest moments


Even in a frown, your spirit was upward-bound anyway
You always maintained an optimistic attitude and your mood was never too low


Feelings we had grown so high
The intensity of our mutual emotions was immense


For you to walk away and not look by
Your decision to leave without turning back perplexes me


Left me in a spin and asking why
I am confused and can't help but question your actions


For you to be with someone new
To see you with someone else


Feelings never had changed for you
My emotions towards you have remained constant


Stand from moving on this goal was new
I am determined not to move on from you


Anyway, anyway, anyway
Regardless of everything, either way




Writer(s): Paul Quinn

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