Members: Kaori Okumura - Bass, Vocals; Kyoko Moriya - Guitar; Tamami Okado - Drums.
Why?
Yellow Machinegun Lyrics
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only female
because it was decided by god
why does plants belch out CO2
because it's just to live
why are whales singing
why are whales singing
because that's comunication
let's thinking now, "why"
I have very soft brain
I have very soft brain
certainly just start
certainly just start
certainly just start
from there, where, why?
children have the age
the age of "why"
how long have I been
can't ask for "why"
why am I pretty
because I love me
why am I getting fat
because chocolate is very sweet
why am I love a man
why am I love a man
why am I love a man
because just you, darling
scales fall from my eyes
let's look for the story
like that
but I'm too troublesome
but I'm too troublesome
children have the age of "why"
The lyrics to "Why?" by Yellow Machinegun is a curious exploration and questioning of various phenomena in the world. The lyrics begin by questioning why tortoiseshell cats are only female, which is a question that scientists have debated for years. The answer given in the lyrics is that it was decided by God, which could be interpreted metaphorically as fate, or determinism. The song then goes on to question why plants belch out CO2 and why whales sing, and the answer to both questions is that it's simply communication and a way of living.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more personal as the singer questions their own existence and motivation. The line "I have a very soft brain" could refer to the vulnerability of the human mind and how easily it can be swayed or influenced. The line "Children have the age of why" speaks to the innate curiosity and questioning nature of children, and the line "why am I pretty" could be seen as a societal or cultural construct where beauty is highly valued. The song ends with the acknowledgment of the singer's own stubbornness and difficulty in finding answers to their questions.
Overall, "Why?" is a reflective song that encourages its listeners to constantly question and be curious about the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
why are tortoiseshell cats
Why are tortoiseshell cats only female?
because it was decided by god
It is because God decided it that way.
why does plants belch out CO2
Why do plants release CO2?
because it's just to live
It is simply for survival purposes.
why are whales singing
What is the reason for whales singing?
because that's communication
It serves as a form of communication.
let's thinking now,
Let us start thinking now,
let's thinking now, "why"
Let us start thinking now, asking "why".
I have very soft brain
My brain is easily influenced.
certainly just start
But certainly, we should start.
certainly just start
But certainly, we should start.
certainly just start
But certainly, we should start.
from there, where, why?
Starting from there, let us ask where and why.
children have the age
Children have the age bracket,
the age of "why"
Referred to as the "why" age.
how long have I been
How long has it been since I last asked?
can't ask for "why"
But I cannot ask "why".
why am I pretty
Why am I considered pretty?
because I love me
It's because I love myself.
why am I getting fat
What is the reason for me getting fat?
because chocolate is very sweet
It's because I eat too much sweet chocolate.
why am I love a man
What is the reason for me loving a man?
why am I love a man
What is the reason for me loving a man?
why am I love a man
What is the reason for me loving a man?
because just you, darling
It is because of the one and only you, darling.
scales fall from my eyes
Scales fall off from my eyes,
let's look for the story
Let's search for the story.
like that
Just like that.
but I'm too troublesome
But I am too much of a troublemaker.
but I'm too troublesome
But I am too much of a troublemaker.
children have the age of "why"
Children have the age bracket, referred to as the "why" age.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: oosumi tamami
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MaskedRiderChris
I can't get over how Kaori goes from that big happy smile to rabidly screaming her head off in a split second! Go, girls!
@hardcorestymie
Been into these gals since the late 90's. Wish they were still putting out albums. Been over 20 years since the last one.
@roddybrodie7493
What a fierce banshee wail she has,, very nice bass tone too❤
She's baadass❤
@iknowbilly
so fucking good. god i miss them.
@rogeliohernandez7473
I would marry her. she seems happy all the time
@InFeto
Essa banda fez parte de minha adolescência e até hoje ainda bato muita cabeça com elas. São fodas demais!
@n.m.m5460
Felizardo
@infinite_beat
this video is LEGENDARY
@DarkOwll.
She looks so happy........
@fernandolupercio7570
Mis respetos desde México, un abrazo y beso a esas 3 damas del TrashCore...