Story Behind The Song
One's life experience.
Song Description
This song is about living in a way that's not consistent with one's aims for the future. It's about a time of personal futility. It's also about a situation of worry and loneliness and having the courage to try and change all that by resolving to do something about one's life in order to realise a better future.
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Worried |
Subject |
Frustration, Loneliness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Copyright © 2010
Author: Ray McEnaney
(Capo on 5th fret)
Wonder Why
(I)
There's a vision of the future
You see in your mind's eye
When you're caught up in the moment
Maybe living out some lie
And if your life is getting colder
You should stop and wonder why
Why, why, oh why, just wonder why
(II)
And there's a mirror in some hallway
You can watch your life roll by
And if you're feeling lost and lonely
Don't save your tears to cry
No don't wait until you're older
To stop and wonder why
Cry, cry, just cry, then wonder why
(III)
And memories are like pictures
They're frozen in your mind
Like a record of life's feelings
And the mysteries you find
So don't wait for time to steal them
To stop and wonder why
Why, why, oh why, just wonder why
Chorus
But¹/No² don't you worry
Don't hesitate
The future is in your hands
This part of your story
Can be so great
Don't throw it all away
Repeat Chorus & Verse-1