Why Bother
Weezer · Other Songs - Weezer
Know I should get next to you
You got a look that made me think you're cool
But it's just sexual attraction
Not something real
So I'd rather keep whackin
Why bother
It's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
I've known a lotta girls before
What's the harm in knowing one more?
Maybe we could even get together
Maybe you could break my heart next summer
Why bother
It's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
It's a crying shame
I'm all alone
Not with you - nor her - nor anyone
Won't you knock me on my head
Crack it open let me outta here
Why bother - it's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
Why bother it's gonna hurt me
You got a look that made me think you're cool
But it's just sexual attraction
Not something real
So I'd rather keep whackin
Why bother
It's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
I've known a lotta girls before
What's the harm in knowing one more?
Maybe we could even get together
Maybe you could break my heart next summer
Why bother
It's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
It's a crying shame
I'm all alone
Not with you - nor her - nor anyone
Won't you knock me on my head
Crack it open let me outta here
Why bother - it's gonna hurt me
It's gonna kill when you desert me
This happened to me twice before
It won't happen to me anymore
Why bother it's gonna hurt me
Why Bower - Weezer
Released on the 2008 album Raditude, "Why Bother" stands as a defining track in Weezer's post-blue album era, blending the band's signature power pop with a darker, more introspective tone. The song features the band's characteristic guitar-driven sound but is anchored by a brooding atmosphere that reflects the group's shift toward more mature songwriting during this period. It serves as a pivotal moment in their discography, showcasing their ability to maintain melodic hooks while exploring themes of disillusionment and emotional complexity. The recording captures the energy of their live performances while offering a polished studio production that solidified their status as a major force in modern rock.