Why Don't You
carlos santana featuring chad kroeger Lyrics


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Since the moment I spotted you
Like walking 'round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies (ooh) and it's alright
Bouncin' round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
If I said I didn't like it then you'd know I'd lied

Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

Whens this fever gonna break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasin' you around
(Ooh)And it's alright
Bouncin round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
If I said I didn't like it then you'd know I'd lied

Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

(Only second time through)
And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say 'Oh here we go again' oh

Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again




So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in

Overall Meaning

The song "Why Don't You and I" by Carlos Santana ft. Chad Kroeger is a love song that explores the feeling of being smitten with someone and struggling to communicate with them. From the beginning of the song, the lyrics convey the feelings of excitement and nervousness that come with being in love. The singer compares the feeling of being with his love interest to "walking around with little wings on [his] shoes," and his "stomach's filled with the butterflies."


Despite his feelings for her, the singer expresses difficulty communicating with his love interest. He feels "tongue-tied" every time he tries to talk to her and worries that everything he says comes out wrong. However, he still wants to be with her and suggests that they "get together and take on the world and be together forever." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer suggesting they fly "to the moon and straight on to heaven" and never be apart again.


Overall, the song explores the emotions of love and the struggles that come with trying to communicate those feelings to someone else. The singer's desire to be with his love interest despite his difficulties shows the power of love to overcome even the most daunting obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Since the moment I spotted you
Ever since I first saw you


Like walking 'round with little wings on my shoes
I feel light and free when I'm around you


My stomach's filled with the butterflies (ooh) and it's alright
I feel nervous and excited around you, but it's a good feeling


Bouncin' round from cloud to cloud
I feel ecstatic and happy


I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
I feel like this joy and happiness will never go away


If I said I didn't like it then you'd know I'd lied
I really enjoy feeling this way around you


Every time I try to talk to you
Whenever I attempt to have a conversation with you


I get tongue-tied
I become speechless and unable to communicate


Turns out that everything I say to you
I realize that every word I say to you


Comes out wrong and never comes out right
Sounds incorrect or does not convey what I mean to say


So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world and be together forever
I suggest that we join forces and overcome anything that comes in our way


Heads we will and tails we'll try again
We'll keep trying, no matter what happens


So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon and straight on to heaven
I suggest we unite and experience the best moments of life together


Cause without you they're never going to let me in
I can't have these experiences without you by my side


Whens this fever gonna break?
When will these intense feelings subside?


I think I've handled more than any man can take
I believe I've dealt with an overwhelming amount of emotions


I'm like a love-sick puppy chasin' you around
I'm acting like a stereotypical love-struck fool


(Ooh)And it's alright
Despite everything, I'm still happy and content


And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
I start to understand that these feelings won't go away any time soon


Right about the same time you walk by
Coincidentally, you happen to walk by at that moment


And I say 'Oh here we go again' oh
I think to myself that the cycle of these feelings is about to repeat




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Kroeger

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@braduh1

Since the moment I spotted you,
Like walking round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies... ooo and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If I said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied
ooo

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say 'why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say 'why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

When's this fever going to break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasing you around
ooo and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied

And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say 'Oh here we go again, oh'



@GharibLucas

Since the moment I spotted you
Like walking round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies
Oooh, and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If I said I didn't like it, then you know I'd lied

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, ''Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

When's this fever going to break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasing you around
Oooh, and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If said I didn't like it, then you know I'd lied

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, 'Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

And slowly I begin to realize this is never gonna end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say, 'Oh, here we go again, oh'

Everytime I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Turns out that everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, 'Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'

So I'll say, 'Why don't you and I get together
And take on the world and be together forever?
Heads we will and tails we'll try again'
So I say, 'Why don't you and I hold each other
And fly to the moon and straight on to heaven?
Cause without you they're never going to let me in'



All comments from YouTube:

@chuckincharlie776

I just saw Nickleback live, and i’m incredibly puzzled about why they are such a trashed on band. Chad sounded literally the exact same as he does on albums and they were incredible live!

@marcusbruns9729

The vast majority of the general population is miserable. They have to shit on stuff others enjoy to try and make them miserable, as well.

@christianspain3015

Carlos Santana had multiple versions of this song with different vocal artists. However, I truly believe Chad's vocals were the best version hands down.

@JanRey526

Here to agree

@hardbully69

AGREE

@forensicsciencefan5645

Agreed! I don't think Alex Band's singing voice, as deep as it seemed FOR HIS PHYISICAL BUILD at the time, holds a candle on Chad Kroeger's here.

@adamcoe

Super mind blowing that the guy who wrote the song sings it the best, who knew

@marcusbruns9729

Chad wrote the song and was originally supposed to be the vocals. An issue with his record label prevented it.

@CharlieBella-ry9li

Chad Kroeger has written a song that has covered just about every event in my life. Now one for the love of my life! Thank you Sir you’re musical genius!

@tamila1082

I love, love, love Chad Kroeger's voice😍😍😍😍😍

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