I Wanna Know Why
Aerosmith · Draw The Line
Feelin' mighty slowed
With the likes of you
Gettin' mighty spaced
Never had a taste
Of what you're goin' through
I can't bitch
Went from rags to riches
Then to ragtime screamin' the blues
(Chorus)
I Wanna Know Why
Everybody's good intention
Try to make a fool outta me
I Wanna Know Why
Everybody's good intention
Gotta make a fool
Gotta make a fool
Try to make a fool outta me
Swing low
Sweet cherry-o
When a strange love showed me the way
You see more
Can't keep a score
When the whore's comin' on for the play
(Chorus)
E. Poe
Eatin' crow
Wonder if he knowed that
Raven was mad
Time passed
And words lost the last
Of the thing he ever had
(Chorus)
Oh, play rough
Can't get enough
So the try to make a fool out of me
Lordy
Ain't foolin' me
Ya ain't ghoulin' me
Ain't foolin' me
You ain't foolin' me
I Wanna Know Why
Aerosmith's 'I Wanna Know Why' stands as a compelling song in the band's extensive hard rock catalogue. Released on the 1977 album Draw The Line, the track captures the group during a pivotal era of experimentation and growth. The recording showcases the band's signature blend of bluesy riffs and powerful vocals, establishing a sound that would define their subsequent commercial success. While often overshadowed by later hits, the song remains a testament to the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant rock anthems. It reflects the dynamic interplay between the musicians that characterized their mid-to-late seventies output, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process that shaped one of America's most enduring rock acts.