A common misconception is that Tommy Tutone is the name or nickname of the lead singer. It is actually the name of the band. The lead singer's name is Tommy Heath. The name of the band developed from the original name "Tommy and the Tu-tones" (a reference to classic doo-wop groups) to merely "Tommy Tutone".
Why Baby Why
Tommy Tutone Lyrics
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Why can't I leave you alone?
I just turn my back and you're gone
Running around all over town
Why make me cry?
Why, baby, why?
Why, baby, why?
You take so much love when you go
And when you're gone, I'm so alone
Why, why, baby, why?
I can't take another day
Wondering what the matter can be
'Cause I'll tell you straight
I can't dig this wait
You make me play hide-and-go-seek
Cry, baby, cry
I know I should leave you alone
You just steal my heart then you're gone
Guess you're above
True, true, true love
Why, why, baby, why?
I can't take another day
Wondering what the matter can be
'Cause I'll tell you straight
I don't dig this wait
You make me play hide-and-go-seek
Why, baby, why?
Why can't I leave you alone?
I just turn my back and you're gone
Guess I misjudged
Bye, bye, bye love
You make me cry
Why, baby, why?
Why, baby, why?
Why, baby, why?
Why, baby, why?
The song "Why Baby Why" by Tommy Tutone is a pop rock ballad that portrays the singer's confusion and frustration over his lover's elusive behavior. The lyrics express the singer's inability to comprehend why his lover keeps returning to him and then leaving again, causing him heartache and loneliness. The chorus of the song features the repeated question, "Why, baby, why?" as the singer searches for an answer to his lover's unexplainable behavior.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's struggle to resist his lover's charm and magnetic pull towards her, even though he knows he should leave her alone. The verse "Why can't I learn to say no? You take so much love when you go, and when you're gone, I'm so alone" illustrates his difficulty in breaking free from her hold on his heart. Despite the pain she causes him, he is still drawn to her and longs for a deeper, more committed relationship.
Overall, the song "Why Baby Why" is a melancholic yet catchy tune that captures the universal experience of being in a turbulent, confusing relationship. The lyrics are relatable and poignant, and the melody is both haunting and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Why, baby, why?
Asking why he can't leave her alone
Why can't I leave you alone?
Questioning why he can't resist her
I just turn my back and you're gone
She's always running away
Running around all over town
She goes everywhere without him
Why make me cry?
Asking her why she hurts him
Why, why, baby, why?
Asking several times why she hurts him
Why can't I learn to say no?
Trying to understand why he can't refuse her
You take so much love when you go
She takes his love and leaves
And when you're gone, I'm so alone
He feels really alone without her
I can't take another day
He's had enough of the pain she causes him
Wondering what the matter can be
Confused about why she keeps leaving
I can't dig this wait
He can't handle waiting for her anymore
You make me play hide-and-go-seek
She makes it hard for him to find her
Cry, baby, cry
Telling her to cry if she wants to
I know I should leave you alone
He knows he should stay away
You just steal my heart then you're gone
She takes his heart and disappears
Guess you're above true, true, true love
He realizes she's not interested in true love
Why, why, baby, why?
Asking several times why she keeps hurting him
Guess I misjudged
He underestimated her
Bye, bye, bye love
Saying goodbye to their love
You make me cry
She causes him pain and sadness
Why, baby, why?
Asking one last time why she hurts him
Why, baby, why?
Asking one last time why he can't resist her
Why, baby, why?
Asking one last time why she keeps running away
Why, baby, why?
Asking one last time why she makes him cry
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Santa, I Got Your Number
Santa I got your number – Tommy Tutone
Ho ho
You better watch out you better not cry-eei
You better not pout I’m telling you why-eei
He’s making a list and checking it twi-ice
He's gonna find out who’s naughty or nice
Santa I got your number, I’ve been real good all year.
I just cant wait for Christmas
Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Clause is coming to town
Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Clause is coming to town
He watching you Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer
So you better be good cuz he’s got your number
He's got that list and you know he’s checking it twice
He’s gonna find out if you’ve been naught or nice
Santa I sent an email I hope that your all right
I just cant wait for Christmas
Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Clause is coming to town
Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Clause is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping
He Knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!
( Spoken) What is Santa’s area code anyway.- SOLO – (at end) HO HO
Santa I got your number, I’ve been real good all year.
I just cant wait for Christmas
Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Clause is coming to town
Santa Clause is coming to town, Santa Clause is coming to town
You better watch out you better not cry
Santa clause is coming to town
You better not pout I’m telling you why
Santa clause is coming to town.