Why
Unraveling Temptations: Decoding Andrew Bird's 'Why'
Lyrics
Why? Why'd you do that?
Expressing confusion or frustration about a specific action or decision.
You shouldn't have done that
Conveying disapproval or regret for the mentioned action.
If I told you once, I told you three times
Emphasizing the repetition of a warning or advice given multiple times.
You'll get your punishment when you
Suggesting that consequences or punishment will follow for the person's actions.
Show me your crimes
Requesting evidence or proof of the person's wrongdoings.
It's not a spell or a curse you put on me
Denying the presence of a magical influence and attributing the issue to other factors.
Or the way you smile so tenderly
Acknowledging a positive trait (smiling tenderly) but not attributing the problem to it.
But how I wish it was your temper you were throwing
Expressing a desire for the person's anger instead of other characteristics.
Damn you for being so easygoing
Criticizing the person for being too laid-back or unconcerned.
I thought that time would tell
Expecting that time would reveal the consequences of the speaker's sins.
My sins would provoke you to raise some hell
Anticipating that the speaker's wrongdoing would provoke a strong reaction.
Not a chance
Expressing disappointment or disbelief at the lack of a chance for redemption.
Whatever happened to fiery romance
Questioning the disappearance of passionate or intense romantic feelings.
Oh how I wish it was those dishes you were throwing
Desiring a different cause for conflict, such as a domestic dispute.
Damn you for being so easygoing
Criticizing the person again for being too easygoing or nonchalant.
No, don't give me that line
Rejecting a given explanation or excuse, possibly related to the person's demeanor.
Don't try to tell me inaction is not a crime
Challenging the idea that inaction is not a form of wrongdoing.
Can't you see what kind of seeds you're sowing?
Pointing out the negative consequences of the person's actions.
Damn you for being so easygoing
Reiterating criticism for the person's easygoing nature.
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