I Wonder Why
Unveiling the Mystery of Unrequited Love: 'I Wonder Why' by Dion & the Belmonts
Lyrics
(Don, don, don, don-don, don, don-don)
The song begins with nonsensical vocalizations, possibly serving as a musical introduction or rhythm setting.
(Do-do-do-do-don, don)
Continuation of vocalizations, adding to the rhythmic and melodic elements of the song.
(Don-don, don, do-do-do-do-do)
Further continuation of nonsensical vocal sounds, likely to establish and maintain the song's musicality.
Don't know why I love you like I do
The singer expresses confusion about their own feelings, questioning why they love the person they do.
(Don, don-don, don)
Similar nonsensical vocalizations, contributing to the song's musical arrangement.
Don't know why I do
Reiteration of the confusion regarding the reasons for the singer's emotions.
(Do-do)
Continued musical accompaniment with vocal sounds, maintaining the song's rhythm.
Don't know why I love you
The singer admits uncertainty about why they love the person they do.
Don't know why I care
Expressing uncertainty about the reasons for caring for the person they're addressing.
I just want your love to share (don, don-don, don, do-da)
Desire to share love despite not understanding the reasons for it.
I wonder why, I love you like I do (don, don-don, don, do-da)
Expressing wonderment about loving the person as they do, seeking reasons behind this strong affection.
Is it because I think you love me too (da-da-da, don, don, do-da)
Questioning whether their love stems from believing the other person reciprocates the feeling.
I wonder why, I love you like I do
Reiteration of the wonder and confusion regarding the depth of their love.
Like I do (dan, dan, dan, dan, dan, da-dan)
Musical interlude with vocal sounds adding to the song's rhythmic pattern.
(Da-da-da-da-dan, dan, dan, da-da-da-dan)
Continued musical interlude with vocal sounds enhancing the song's melody and rhythm.
Oh
Various vocalizations and sounds adding to the musicality of the song, likely serving as an instrumental break or emphasis in the song's structure.
Oh-oh-oh
-Oh-oh-oh-oh
-Oh-oh-oh
-Ooh-ooh-oh-ooh
-Ah
-Wap
-Wap
-Wap, wap, wap, wap, wap
-I told my friends that we would never part (da-da-da, don, don, do-da)
The singer tells their friends about their commitment to the person addressed, believing they won't separate.
They often said that you would break my heart (don, don-don, don, do-da)
Despite the singer's assurances, their friends express concern that the person addressed might hurt or leave them.
I wonder why they think that we will part
The singer wonders why their friends have doubts about the longevity of their relationship.
We will part
Reiteration of the potential separation, possibly echoing the friends' concerns.
Da, da, da, don, da, da, da
Further vocalizations and sounds contributing to the song's musicality, likely an instrumental break or emphasis.
Da, Pa, ah, pa, ah
-dero, dero, pa
-Duru, pa
-Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
-Pa, pa, pa, ah
-Wap
-Wap
-Wap, wap, wap, wap, wap
-When you're with me, I'm sure you're always true (da-da-da, don, don, do-da)
Expressing confidence in the addressed person's faithfulness when together.
When I'm away, I wonder what you do (don, don-don, don, do-da)
However, when the singer is apart, they wonder about the actions or feelings of the addressed person.
I wonder why I'm sure you're always true
Expressing confusion about why they trust the addressed person's fidelity despite the doubts when apart.
Always true
Reiteration of the belief in the addressed person's faithfulness.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Repetition of vocal sounds, maintaining the song's musical rhythm.
Don't know why I do
Reiteration of the singer's confusion about their feelings towards the addressed person.
Oh
Continued vocalizations, contributing to the song's musicality and rhythm.
Oh-oh-oh
-Oh-oh-oh-oh
-Oh
-Oh-oh-oh
Concluding vocal sounds, possibly as an outro to the song.
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