About The Song
“I Can’t Tell You Why” by the Eagles is a melancholic ballad released in 1979 on their album “The Long Run.” It features Timothy B. Schmit on lead vocals, making it the first Eagles song not sung by Glenn Frey or Don Henley.
The song explores the complexities of love and relationships, grappling with conflicting emotions and uncertainties. The lyrics express a yearning for connection while acknowledging the inevitable challenges that come with intimacy. The lyrics delve into the raw emotions of love, vulnerability, and confusion, resonating with anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of relationships.
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Lyrics
Look at us baby, up all night
Tearing our love apart
Aren’t we the same two people
Who lived through years in the dark?
Every time I try to walk away
Something makes me turn around and stay
And I can’t tell you why
When we get crazy
It just ain’t right
(try to keep your head, little girl)
Girl, I get lonely, too
You don’t have to worry
Just hold on tight
(don’t get caught in your little world)
‘Cause I love you
Nothing’s wrong as far as I can see
We make it harder than it has to be
And I can’t tell you why
No, baby, I can’t tell you why
I can’t tell you why
Every time I try to walk away
Something makes me turn around and stay
And I can’t tell you why
No, no, baby, I can’t tell you why
I can’t tell you why
I can’t tell you why, no