I Wonder Why
A1 · The A List
Got a fever when you try to get out (out out out)
I've tried but I can't understand what all the fuss is about
I wish that I could be the man that you wanted me to be
I need you to see...
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
(you know I try)
My soul's full of pain when you cry
(when you cry, baby when you cry)
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
But everything I do just tears your heart in two
I wonder why
I never thought that being lovers meant that we can't be friends
If only I could understand what makes you feel it's the end
What can I say to make you stay and stop breaking free from me?
I need you to see (that I)
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
(you know I try)
My soul's full of pain when you cry
(when you cry, baby when you cry)
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
But everything I do (everything I do)
Just tears your heart in two
I wonder why
Can't you see, it's killing me?
It's not the way things used to be
Can you remember yesterdays
(yesterday we used to smile)
We used to smile without a care
Whenever you and I were near
Can't you see that I want to be with you?
ooh baby
oh
oh oh
Everything I do tears your heart in two
(I try)
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
(you know I try)
My soul's full of pain when you cry
(when you cry, baby when you cry)
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
But everything I do just tears your heart in two
I wonder why
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
(you know I try)
My souls full of pain when you cry
(when you cry, baby when you cry)
I wish I was perfect and God knows I try
(God knows, God knows I try)
But everything I do (I do) just tears your heart in two
I wonder why
I try and I try yet I can't seem to fly
(you know I try)
My souls full of pain when you cry
(when you cry, baby when you cry)
I wish I was perfect...
I Wonder Why
I Wonder Why stands as a defining track from the British R&B group A1, appearing on their 2001 album The A List. The song captures the group's signature blend of soulful harmonies and polished pop production that characterized their rise in the early 2000s. As part of a discography that includes hits like Heaven By Your Side and Everytime, this recording highlights the band's ability to craft emotive melodies within the contemporary R&B landscape. The track remains a staple of their catalogue, reflecting the vocal chemistry and smooth arrangements that earned them significant attention during that era. It serves as a representative example of the group's contribution to the genre, showcasing their musical identity through a composition that balances introspection with accessible rhythm.