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"Why" is a song by British dancehall musician Glamma Kid. It was released in 1999 as the fourth single from the debut album, Kidology (2000). A Top 10 hit, the song peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features vocals from singers Marcelle Duprey and Rita Campbell, and heavily interpolates the 1982 Carly Simon hit, "Why".


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2000
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Why, does your love, hurt so much, why?
Why, does your love, hurt so much, tell me why?
Ay, say ow, it's la la

Ay, say ow, it's la la

You say you'll come back again someday
But darlin' here's what I say la di da di da, la di da di da
Why, why, does your love hurt so much, tell me why tell me why
Tell me why

Why, does your love hurt so much? Say ow!
Why, does your love hurt so much? Why?
Why, does your love, hurt so much, why?
Why, does your love, hurt so much?
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
La da da da

Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
You say you'll come back again someday
But darlin' here's what I say la di da di da, la da la di da di da
Why, why, does your love hurt so much, la di da di da, la da la di da di da

Ay say oh yeah yey la di da di da
Ooh oh yeah yey la di da di da

Oh yea yea la da di da
Oh yea yea la da di da

Why, does your love hurt so much? Say oh!
Why, does your love hurt so much? Step wide!
Why, does your love, hurt so much, why?
Why, does your love, hurt so much? Step wide
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
La da da da
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
La da da da

You say you'll come back again some day
But darlin' here's what I say!
Why, why does your love hurt so much?
Step wide
La da di la da di
Ay say ow, it la di da da

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Glamma Kid

Iyael Iyases Tafari Constable (born 14 March 1978, Hackney, London, England) better known as Glamma Kid, is a British ragga and dancehall toaster and former Royal Air Force trainee of part Jamaican descent. more »

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Written by: Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Why" by Glamma Kid was released in 1999.
Genre
The song belongs to the genre of Ragga, Hip Hop and Pop Music.
Collaboration
"Why" features the British singer Shola Ama, famous for her hit song "You're the One I Love."
Chart Ranking
The song was successful in the UK, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Album
"Why" is included in Glamma Kid's first and only album titled ‘Kidology,’ released in 1999.
Sample
"Why" samples the instrumental from Anita Baker's 1986 hit "Sweet Love."
Music Video
The music video for "Why" illustrates inner-city life in the UK, featuring various scenes with Glamma Kid and Shola Ama.
Nomination
Glamma Kid was nominated for the Best British Male Solo Artist in the 2000 Brit Awards, partly due to the success of "Why."
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy beat and energetic performances.
Producer
"Why" was produced by Toddla T, a well-known British producer and DJ.

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