[vocal deeper_starting_lead, first_tenor_reach, rhythm_conscious_phrasing, clear_consonant_attack, compressed_vowels, plainspoken_delivery, occasional_rough_edge] [tempo uptempo_90s_alt_rock_pulse, tight_syncopated_pocket, snappy_backbeat, forward_motion] [entry direct_guitar_riff_entry, clipped_electric_intro, quick_band_kick_in, direct_vocal_entry] [instrumentation palm_muted_verse_guitars, acoustic_electric_texture, compact_guitar_hook, rounded_bass, tight_drums, open_distorted_chorus_guitars, selective_backing_vocal_tails] [production late_90s_melodic_alt_rock, guitar_driven_pop_rock, human_band_pocket, natural_push_pull_groove, controlled_dynamic_density, chorus_width_lift, phrase_variation] [mood sarcastic, restless, embarrassed, attracted, defensive, unresolved] [mix vocal_forward, clear_midrange_guitars, tight_low_end, natural_drum_dynamics, slightly_grimy_radio_finish, balanced_stereo_field] [section intro_verse_chorus_verse_chorus_bridge_final_chorus_outro] [v.AI.A.2026.0709R.2] [Words and Story Copyright 2026 by Erv Lenzy] [Verse 1] Keys hit the counter, coat hit the floor I said your name, then cursed some more Ate dinner too fast, then sat too long Tried to kill those thoughts with the TV on Found nothin' to watch, I couldn't choose Started talking like I had something to prove I keep pretending I don’t care about you So why am I still talking like I do? [Chorus] Why you? Why did it have to be you? I had my head on straight Had my hands clean too I know I can’t have you Congratulations, that’s true So why you? Why the hell did it have to be you? [Verse 2] Maybe you listened, big damn deal Maybe you saw what I don’t reveal Maybe your laugh hit sideways Wrong damn hour, nothing Tuesday I’ve had looks. I’ve had lines. Had better trouble waste my time. None of them got past my skin So who the hell let you walk in? [Chorus] Why you? Why did it have to be you? I had my head on straight Had my hands clean too I know I can’t have you Congratulations, that’s true So why you? Why the hell did it have to be you? [Bridge] Maybe you opened something I was better off keeping shut Maybe I’m not mad at you Maybe I’m mad I still can want And I know better God, I know better That’s the joke That’s the trick That’s the fuse [Final Chorus] Why you? Why did it have to be you? I had my head on straight Had my hands clean too I know I can’t have you Congratulations, that’s true So why you? Why the hell did it have to be you? Why you? Why did it have to be you? I know better I know better So why the hell did it have to be you? [end]
