Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)

Reba McEntire

About Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)

"Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)" is a song written by Don King and David Woodward, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in July 1983 as the first single from the album Behind the Scene. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1983
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Some come for the music
Some for romance
You gotta be with the boy that brought you to the dance
Then across the room comes a casual glance
And you be making some dime even half the chance

Now some like to look
And some like to touch
All the things that they can't have
Way too much
Some like to get real close to the flame
Once you feel the heat
You know they're never the same

Why do we want
What we know we can't have
Why don't we want
What's in the palm of our hands
Why we always looking
At what's just out of our grasp
Why do we want
What we know we can't have

Well Susie was out driving her new corvette
She hadn't made that second payment yet
She rear ended a Semi
But not by choice
She was a rubbernecking a new Rolls Royce

Why do we want
What we know we can't have
Why don't we want
What's in the palm of our hands
Why we always looking
At what's just out of our grasp
Why do we want
What we know we can't have

Why do we want
What we know we can't have
Why don't we want
What's in the palm of our hands
Why we always looking
At what's just out of our grasp
Why do we want
What we know we can't have

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Reba McEntire

Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band, on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. While a sophomore in college, she performed the National Anthem at the National Rodeo in Oklahoma City and caught the attention of country artist Red Steagall. He brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she signed a contract with Mercury Records a year later in 1975. She released her first solo album in 1977 and released five additional studio albums under the label until 1983. more »

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Written by: Dave Woodward, Don King

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8 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)" is classified under the genre "Country." Reba McEntire, the artist of the song, is renowned for her contributions to the country music genre.
Music Charts Achievement
Despite being one of McEntire's lesser-known singles, the song reached the 51st position on the US Billboards Hot Country Songs chart in 1983.
Album Information
"Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)" is a song from McEntire's 1982 album "Unlimited." This album was her sixth studio album and marked her major breakthrough in the country music industry.
Song Themes
As with most country music, the song explores themes such as love and longing. The title itself signifies the human tendency to desire things that are out of their reach, a universal, resonating theme.
Production and Distribution
The song was produced under the label "Mercury Nashville." Mercury Nashville Records is a prominent force in the country music industry and is home to many successful country music artists.
Songwriters
The song was written by Don King and Dave Woodward. Though not as well-known as McEntire, both King and Woodward have contributed to many notable country songs over the years.
Subsequent Live Performances
Reba McEntire has performed this song live at various concerts and music festivals, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans even decades after its release.
Impact on Career
Though not one of her top hits, "Why Do We Want (What We Know We Can't Have)" contributed to the consistency of Reba's career in the early 1980s, demonstrating her ability to connect with audiences and convey strong emotions through her music.

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