Don't Know Why

Regrets and Reflections: McFly's 'Don't Know Why' Message
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Lyrics

One by one, drinks are gone

Reflecting on the gradual disappearance of drinks one by one.

Do I have to stay?

Questioning the necessity to stay in a situation or relationship.

Hate the sound of one more pound

Expressing dislike for the sound of another pound (weight) rolling away.

As it rolls away

Suggesting a sense of loss or regret as time passes.


Why did I need your proof?

Questioning the need for proof when the truth was already known.

When I knew the truth

Reflecting on the realization of the truth without needing additional evidence.


And I don't know why

Expressing confusion or uncertainty about the reasons behind certain actions.

I just let it slip by

Regret for letting something important pass by without taking action.

Me all the time

Feeling as if one's self is neglected or overlooked most of the time.

I just wish you'd 've tried

Wishing for more effort or attempts from someone in a relationship.


I don't want to know your game

Expressing a desire to remain uninformed about someone's deceptive actions or intentions.

Let alone her name

Rejecting the idea of knowing the name of another person involved in the situation.

No matter what you say to me

Emphasizing the difference between individuals despite any words spoken.

We are not the same

Asserting individuality and uniqueness in the face of comparisons.


Why do you make me cry?

Questioning the reasons behind causing emotional pain and tears.

Try to justify

Challenging attempts to rationalize or justify wrong actions.

Don't right your wrong with my mistakes

Rejecting the idea of correcting one's mistakes by making new mistakes.

'Cause my head's held high

Maintaining self-confidence and pride despite challenges.


And I don't know why

Repeating the theme of regret for letting something pass by without action.

I just let it slip by

Expressing the continued feeling of letting important opportunities slip away.

Me all the time

Reiterating a sense of neglect or lack of effort in a relationship.

I just wish you'd 've of tried

Expressing a desire for more effort or attempts from the other person.


And I don't know why

Repeating the theme of confusion or uncertainty about certain actions.

I just let it slip by

Reiterating regret for letting something important pass by without taking action.

Me all the time

Emphasizing the feeling of being overlooked or neglected most of the time.

I just wish you'd 've of tried

Expressing a wish for more effort or attempts from the other person.


Dreams we have as kids all fade away

Reflecting on the fading of childhood dreams and aspirations.

Now, it's not the same

Acknowledging the changed nature of current circumstances compared to the past.


And I don't know why

Reiterating the feeling of regret for letting important opportunities slip away.

I just let it slip by

Expressing the continued sense of letting significant opportunities pass by.

Me all the time

Reiterating the feeling of being overlooked or neglected most of the time.

I just wish you'd 've of tried

Expressing a wish for more effort or attempts from the other person.


And I don't know why

Repeating the theme of confusion or uncertainty about certain actions.

I just let it slip by

Reiterating regret for letting something important pass by without taking action.

Me all the time

Emphasizing the feeling of being overlooked or neglected most of the time.

I just wish you'd 've of tried, yeah

Expressing a wish for more effort or attempts from the other person.

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