Why Should I Love You
Des'ree · Other Songs - Des'ree
You treat me so bad, you make me glad
Why should I care for you?
I'll tell you my feelings honestly
There are few factors that lie in your favour
Yet I'm attracted, oh so distracted
Pride may ruin you slowly, harbouring feelings
You never let go
Trying to tell me that I'm in the wrong
Though we've been together for so long
There is something there that I need
Yet far away from you I can be free
You wake up the sun shines on your face
You crack a smile you've got big plans today
Your freedom lies way up in the skies
You'll fly high with invisible wings
Why should I love you?
You're makin me so glad, so sad
Why should I care for you?
You're makin me so glad, so sad
Ooo ooooh oooo, oooh oooh, ohh oooh oooh
Why?
Why Should I Love You - Des'ree
Des'ree's 'Why Should I Love You' stands as a defining track from the early 1990s Britpop era, showcasing her distinctive voice and emotive songwriting style. Released alongside hits like 'Kissing You' and 'Fire', the song exemplifies the genre's blend of soulful R&B influences with jangly guitar work and introspective lyrics. As a key part of her discography during this period, the recording captures the raw vulnerability and melodic sophistication that characterized her work on albums such as 'I Ain't Movin''. The track remains a staple of the genre, celebrated for its atmospheric production and Des'ree's ability to convey complex feelings of longing and self-doubt without relying on explicit narrative storytelling.