Why Do You
The Reds Lyrics
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Long before the Springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
Why do robins sing in December
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
The Reds' song "Why Do You?" is a romantic ballad that explores the mysteries of love that cannot be explained by reason. The opening lines of the song, "Why do robins sing in December, long before the Springtime is due?" questions the unusual behaviors that appear to defy natural order. The singer uses these observations to illustrate the inexplicable, magical qualities of love.
The following lyrics further explore the strange and enchanting powers of love. The breezes are personified and whisper the singer's beloved's name, while the stars on the ceiling suggest a dreamy, surreal quality to the night. The singer is transported to a state of bliss, where they feel as if they are in heaven listening to gypsy violins, and even the rainbows come into view when they are together.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that love is a force that cannot be explained by logic or reason, but instead is something that one feels deeply and understands intuitively.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do robins sing in December
What is the reason behind robins singing in December, before the arrival of spring?
Long before the Springtime is due?
Why do robins choose to sing in December instead of waiting for spring?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
What phenomenon causes violets to grow even when there is snow?
I know why and so do you
We both know the reason behind the questions above.
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
What is the reason behind breezes whispering your name every evening?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
What is the cause of the feeling that stars are on my ceiling?
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
Your smile invokes the sound of gypsy violins in my mind.
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
Your presence and dance moves create a feeling of bliss for me when the music starts.
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
Despite the rain, I can see the sunshine when you are around, and it seems like the clouds have disappeared from my sight.
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
What causes me to see rainbows when you are holding me?
I know why and so do you
Both of us are aware of the reasons behind the feelings and phenomena mentioned above.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
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