Why You Wanna Try Me
Commodores · Other Songs - Commodores
[Chorus:]
Why you want to try me, baby
Why you want to do me this way
Why you want to try me, baby
Why you want to do me this way
So many nights, so many days, baby
I've been hurt by your love
I don't know why I still love you like I do, baby
But you're a star in my world
Oh, how you got down and lonely
Ooh, yeah, my heart is in your hands
I don't see why you won't let me
When you know I'll be your number one man, yeah
[Chorus]
Tell me, yeah
Oh, yeah
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa
I want to know just how you feel about me
I can't pretend anymore
My love for you just keeps on gettin' strong
Don't make me walk out the door
This can't go on forever
We've played this love game too long
I've tried my best to understand you
Please love me, girl, and don't do me wrong
Why you want to try me, baby
Why you want to do me this way
Why you want to try me, baby
When I'm the one you want
Just tell me where I am
Ooh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Tell me, tell me
Please don't go
Oh,
Stop right there, hold on
Why you want to try me
Stop right there, hold on
Why you want to try me
[Repeat x 3]
Stop right there, hold on.
Why you want to try me, baby
Why you want to do me this way
Why you want to try me, baby
Why you want to do me this way
So many nights, so many days, baby
I've been hurt by your love
I don't know why I still love you like I do, baby
But you're a star in my world
Oh, how you got down and lonely
Ooh, yeah, my heart is in your hands
I don't see why you won't let me
When you know I'll be your number one man, yeah
[Chorus]
Tell me, yeah
Oh, yeah
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa
I want to know just how you feel about me
I can't pretend anymore
My love for you just keeps on gettin' strong
Don't make me walk out the door
This can't go on forever
We've played this love game too long
I've tried my best to understand you
Please love me, girl, and don't do me wrong
Why you want to try me, baby
Why you want to do me this way
Why you want to try me, baby
When I'm the one you want
Just tell me where I am
Ooh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Tell me, tell me
Please don't go
Oh,
Stop right there, hold on
Why you want to try me
Stop right there, hold on
Why you want to try me
[Repeat x 3]
Stop right there, hold on.
Why You Wanna Try Me
Released by the Commodores, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of R&B and funk that defined their career during the early 1980s. The song features the distinctive vocal harmonies and rhythmic drive characteristic of Philadelphia soul, showcasing the band's ability to craft anthems that balanced romantic themes with a sophisticated musical arrangement. As part of their broader discography, the recording highlights the group's evolution from their earlier funk-oriented sound to a more polished pop-R&B style that resonated with audiences worldwide. The composition remains a testament to the Commodores' enduring legacy in American music history.