Why Baby Why
Heartache Harmony: Decoding Webb Pierce's 'Why Baby Why'
Lyrics
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Tell me why the speaker is questioning the reasons behind the actions of the addressed person.
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby, cry
Expressing emotional distress caused by the actions of the addressed person.
I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
Despite the pain, the speaker admits unconditional love until death.
But tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Reiteration of the plea for an explanation for the addressed person's behavior.
Well I got a crow I wanna pick with you
Metaphorically referring to a crow as an issue or conflict to address with the person.
Just like last time when the feathers flew
Recalling a past conflict where emotions were intense.
You're runnin' wild a-kickin' up your heels
Describing the addressed person as wild and carefree.
A-leavin' me home with a hand full of bills
Expressing frustration at being left with financial responsibilities.
I can't live without you and you know it's true
Admitting dependence on the addressed person but acknowledging the difficulty of living with them.
But there's no livin' with you, so what'll I do
Pondering the challenging decision of staying in the relationship.
I'm goin' honky tonkin', get as tight as I can
Choosing to engage in honky-tonk activities, possibly as a coping mechanism.
And maybe by then you'll 'preciate a good man
Hoping that the addressed person will appreciate the speaker more after this.
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Repeating the plea for an explanation for the addressed person's actions.
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby, cry
Reiterating the emotional impact of the addressed person's behavior.
No, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
Despite the pain, the speaker continues to express love until death.
So tell me why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Emphasizing the need for an explanation and understanding.
Well, now I don't know, but I've heard say
Referring to a saying about everyone getting their moment of reckoning.
That ev'ry little dog is a-gonna have his day
Implying that the addressed person's actions will catch up with them eventually.
You'd better pay attention, don't you dare forget
Issuing a warning to pay attention to the consequences of their actions.
'Cause I'm just a little bitty puppy yet
Comparing oneself to a young and inexperienced entity, suggesting vulnerability.
Well, I caught you honky tonkin' with my best friend
Revealing a past incident of the addressed person being unfaithful with the speaker's friend.
The thing to do was leave you, but I should'a left then
Reflecting on the missed opportunity to leave the relationship when trust was broken.
Now I'm too old to leave you, but I still get sore
Expressing lingering resentment despite being too old to end the relationship.
When you come home a-feelin' for the knob on the door
Describing the discomfort felt when the addressed person returns home after being unfaithful.
Tell me why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Repeating the plea for an explanation, highlighting the ongoing confusion and emotional turmoil.
You make me cry baby, cry baby, cry baby, cry
Reiterating the emotional impact of the addressed person's behavior.
Lord, I can't help but love you 'til the day that I die
Despite the pain, the speaker continues to express love until death.
So tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Concluding the plea for an explanation, seeking closure and understanding.
Tell me, why baby, why baby, why baby, why
Final repetition of the plea, emphasizing the ongoing need for answers.
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