Why Don't You Write Me
Brook Benton · Other Songs - Brook Benton
Why don't you write me,
I'm out in the jungle,
I'm hungry to hear you.
Send me a card,
I am waiting so hard
To be near you.
(La, la, la)
Why don't you write?
Something is wrong
And I know I got to be there.
Maybe I'm lost,
But I can't make the cost
Of the airfare.
Tell me why
Why
Why
Tell me why
Why
Why
Why don't you write me,
A letter would brighten
My loneliest evening.
Mail it today
If it's only to say
That you're leaving me.
(La, la, la)
Monday morning, sitting in the sun
Hoping and wishing for the mail to come.
Tuesday, never got a word,
Wednesday, Thursday, ain't no sign,
Drank a half a bottle of iodine.
Friday, woe is me
Gonna hang my body from the highest
Tree.
Why don't you write me?
I'm out in the jungle,
I'm hungry to hear you.
Send me a card,
I am waiting so hard
To be near you.
(La, la, la)
Why don't you write?
Something is wrong
And I know I got to be there.
Maybe I'm lost,
But I can't make the cost
Of the airfare.
Tell me why
Why
Why
Tell me why
Why
Why
Why don't you write me,
A letter would brighten
My loneliest evening.
Mail it today
If it's only to say
That you're leaving me.
(La, la, la)
Monday morning, sitting in the sun
Hoping and wishing for the mail to come.
Tuesday, never got a word,
Wednesday, Thursday, ain't no sign,
Drank a half a bottle of iodine.
Friday, woe is me
Gonna hang my body from the highest
Tree.
Why don't you write me?
Why Don't You Write Me
Brook Benton stands as a defining figure in soul and R&B, celebrated for his emotive baritone and ability to convey deep longing. "Why Don't You Write Me" captures the essence of his signature style, blending romantic yearning with the polished production values of his era. As a staple of his extensive discography, the track highlights Benton's skill in interpreting classic songwriting through a contemporary soul lens. His recordings from this period established him as a major force in American popular music, bridging the gap between traditional pop and the emerging soul sound. The song remains a testament to his enduring influence on vocal performance and emotional storytelling within the genre.