Why
Gabrielle
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The whole song and the Journeys tough Doesn't mean that I'm gonna give up I've given all that I had to you Nothing left to loose The whole song and the Journeys tough Doesn't mean that I'm gonna give up This is all I ask from you I wanna know why Can you tell me why Oh how far do I have to go Before you put me in the know I need to know why Can you tell me why Promise I'm gonna be working so hard You stand there breaking my heart Tell me how far I don't understand, no I wanna know why Can you tell me why Oh how far do I have to go Before you put me in the know I need to know why (The whole song and the Journeys tough) Can you tell me why (Doesn't mean that I'm gonna give up)Promise I'm gonna be working so hard You stand there breaking my heart Oh its been tough I don't wanna let it go And I'm not giving up on you (You should know) I wanted to be loved by you Coz no matter how I try I don't wanna let it go Before you put me in the know I need to know why Can you tell me why Promise I'm gonna be working so hard You stand there breaking my heart I need to know why (oh) Can you tell me why (oh) Why you not there with me I wanna know why (oh) Can you tell me why (oh) Oh Why you not there with me Why (oh) why (oh) why (oh) Oh why you not there with me Why (oh) why (oh) Why (oh) you not there with me
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Written by: CALVIN E. (GENE) TAYLOR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Song Release Time"Why" by Gabrielle was released in September 2007.
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Album AssociationThe song features on Gabrielle's fifth studio album, "Always".
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls into the soul and pop genres of music.
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Chart Performance"Why" peaked at number 42 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CollaborationThe song is actually a collaboration with Paul Weller, who is an accomplished British singer-songwriter.
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Role of Paul WellerIn "Why", Paul Weller reworked a song originally written and performed by him, which was called "Wild Wood".
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Music VideoThe music video of "Why" features both Gabrielle and Paul Weller.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Why" generally explore themes of regret and unfulfilled potential in a romantic relationship.
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Critical ResponseCritics praised "Why" for Gabrielle's soulful vocals and Weller's contribution to the track.
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Remix EditionA popular remix of the song was released by Ashley Beedle, a British music producer.
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Subsequent Releases"Why" was later added to a revised version of Gabrielle's Dream Come True: The Best of Gabrielle album in 2008.
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Significance"Why" marked Gabrielle's return to the music industry after a three-year break.
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Unique PerformanceDespite her chart success, Gabrielle performed the song live only once, at a live session for BBC Radio 2.
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Singer's Personal ReceptionGabrielle is fond of the song, often describing it as one of the finest moments of her long career.
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