I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me

Rosanne Cash

About I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me

"I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Rosanne Cash. It was released in February 1985 as the first single from the album Rhythm & Romance. The song was Cash's fourth number one on the country charts. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of 15 weeks in the top 40. Cash wrote the song with then-husband Rodney Crowell. In 1986, the song - which was written by Cash in response to losing a Grammy to Juice Newton in 1983 - garnered Rosanne Cash her first Grammy Award.  


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1985
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It's the right time you know I feel fine tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
It's the right place I've got my new face tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
I'm in the right mood I've got my new shoes tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
I've got a new dress I couldn't care less tonight (I don't why you don't want me)

[Chorus]
Somebody told you I was so cold and mean (who was that talking)
Somebody wants you and don't want me in between (she better start walkin')
Somebody hurt you but baby she wasn't me

Let's find a new name for such a old game tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
I'll show you how long that I can go on tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
I don't know why you don't want me

Just when I think that I can make it without you
You come round and say you want me now
You tell me don't leave and I want to believe you
Why can't you see just how much I need you

[Chorus]

It's the last chance for a romance tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
There'll be no next time if you won't be mine tonight (I don't why you don't want me)
I don't know why you don't want me?

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Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash (born May 24, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is the eldest daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash Distin. more »

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Written by: RODNEY J. CROWELL, ROSANNE CASH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Title & Artist
The song "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" is by American country artist Rosanne Cash.
Release Date
It was released in February 1985 as the first single from her album "Rhythm & Romance."
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Cash and her husband at the time, Rodney Crowell.
Chart Performance
Upon release, the song became Cash's fifth chart-topping hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Inspiration
Rosanne Cash wrote the song after feeling insecure about winning the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1985.
Music Video
The music video for "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" was one of the first country music videos to get heavy rotation on MTV.
Grammy Award
The song won the 1986 Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Popularity
Despite not being as commercially successful as other Rosanne Cash singles, it became one of her signature songs.
Song Meaning
The song talks about feelings of rejection and inadequacy, which resonated with many listeners.
Cover Version
It has been covered by several artists over the years, including the alternative country band Cowboy Junkies.
Album Performance
The album "Rhythm & Romance," on which the song appears, was a critical and commercial success.
Personal Life
At the time she wrote the song, Rosanne Cash was navigating both her music career and her marriage to Rodney Crowell, which eventually ended in divorce.
Influence
Cash's introspective style of country music, as demonstrated in "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me," has left a lasting impact on the genre.

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