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Why Lyrics by David Byrne

Grown Backwards (Deluxe Edition)

2004

[Verse 1]
I don't have any philosophy
Why do I know what I know?
I see the world in a coffee cup
And when I drink it down there I go

[Verse 2]
We have our own kind of universe
Sometimes but not always true
How come? Wait! Maybe I think it is
The view is very nice and it's big through and through

[Verse 3]
I got skills and I got secrets, I can part my hair
I feel an empty space where love could be
In adjoining universes
Touching here and there
I stick my head outside and I can see that

[Verse 4]
Particles spin 'round a nucleus
Planets encircle the sun
Further out there is the Milky Way
The coolest part of all cracks me up, every time

[Verse 5]
Life isn't really miraculous
It had to happen this way
We had to meet in this checkout line
Explain it as a simple twist of fate
But we can't be sure

About “Why” by David Byrne

Read the complete lyrics to "Why" by David Byrne from the album "Grown Backwards (Deluxe Edition)" in 2004. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Baroque Pop, Art Pop, Pop.

"Why" is performed by David Byrne. from the album "Grown Backwards (Deluxe Edition)" in 2004 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Why", explore more songs by David Byrne using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Why" is credited to David Byrne. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Why" appears on "Grown Backwards (Deluxe Edition)" in 2004.

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