Why Me? – English Lyrics

• By: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Lyrics & Translation

Step into the vibrant world of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with "Why Me?" This energetic swing revival track not only offers a catchy melody and relatable lyrics about heartbreak but also showcases the band's signature blend of jazz and blues. Learning "Why Me?" is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the lively sound of swing music and appreciate the band's ability to combine classic influences with a modern, fun-loving spirit.

[English]

Now if you've seen my baby

My baby is oh, so fine

She's long and lean

And never mean

She tastes like cherry wine

And she's my baby (She drives me crazy)

Now a love like mine

Should never be denied

I want to hug and kiss her

Oh Lord, I really miss her all the time

All the time

Now I said

Why, why, why, why, why? (Why me?)

Why, why, why me? (Why me?)

Why, why, why, why, why?

Why'd she have to run away from me?

It's a mystery why

I love her more today

Than I loved her yesterday

When I thought that she'd come back to me

Why me?

...

Now if you've seen my baby

Tell her this for me

I'm so sad and lonely

Down as I can be

And she's my baby (She drives me crazy)

Now a love like mine

Should never be denied

I want to hug and kiss her

Oh Lord, I really miss her all the time

All the time

Now I said

Why, why, why, why, why? (Why me?)

Why, why, why me? (Why me?)

Why, why, why, why, why?

Why'd she have to run away from me?

It's a mystery why

I love her more today than

I loved her yesterday when

I thought that she'd come back to me

Why me? (Why me?)

...

Then I said

Why, why, why, why, why? (Why me?)

Why, why, why me? (Why me?)

Why, why, why, why, why?

Why'd she have to run away from me?

It's a mystery why

I love her more today than

I loved her yesterday when

I thought that she'd come back to me

Why me?

Now I said

Why, why, why, why, why? (Why me?)

Why, why, why me? (Why me?)

Why, why, why, why, why?

Why'd she have to run away from me?

It's a mystery why

I love her more today than

I loved her yesterday when

I thought that she'd come back to-

Why me? Why me?

Why me? Why me?

Why me? Why me?

Why me?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a deep feeling of affection or attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel the absence of someone or something and wish they were present
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B2	adjective - mentally deranged or extremely enthusiastic
hide /haɪd/ B2	verb - to put or keep out of sight
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
denied /dɪˈnaɪd/ B2	verb - to refuse to admit or accept
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move toward or arrive at a place
back /bæk/ A2	adjective - toward the rear
why /waɪ/ A1	adverb - for what reason
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured or fixed period
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a 24-hour period

Key Grammar Structures

• Why, why, why, why, why? (Why me?)

  ➔ Interrogative pronouns used to ask questions.

  ➔ The repeated use of "Why" indicates a question asking for reason or explanation.

• Should never be denied

  ➔ Modal verb "should" used to express obligation or expectation.

  ➔ It indicates that something is expected or morally right to be done, emphasizing obligation.

• Love like mine

  ➔ Simile construction "like" used to compare or describe similarity.

  ➔ The phrase "like mine" uses "like" to compare the love to the speaker's own love, highlighting uniqueness or similarity.

• It's a mystery why

  ➔ Impersonal "it" + "be" + noun phrase "a mystery" to introduce unknown or unexplained facts.

  ➔ This phrase expresses that the reason for something is unknown or difficult to understand, emphasizing uncertainty.

• Love more today than I loved yesterday

  ➔ Comparative degree using "more" + adjective and Past Simple tense "loved".

  ➔ The phrase shows an increasing intensity of love over time, using a comparative form to highlight growth.

• Why'd she have to run away from me?

  ➔ Past tense of "have to" contracted as "had to" to express obligation in the past.

  ➔ It expresses a past obligation or necessity, often used to convey regret or questioning about past events.

• Never mean

  ➔ Adjective "mean" used in negative form to indicate something does not have harmful or serious intent.

  ➔ This phrase clarifies that the love or feeling is not malicious or harmful, emphasizing sincerity.