I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me
Rosanne Cash
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It's the right time you know I feel fine tonight (I don't why you don't want me) It's the right place I've got my new face tonight (I don't why you don't want me) I'm in the right mood I've got my new shoes tonight (I don't why you don't want me) I've got a new dress I couldn't care less tonight (I don't why you don't want me) [Chorus] Somebody told you I was so cold and mean (who was that talking) Somebody wants you and don't want me in between (she better start walkin') Somebody hurt you but baby she wasn't me Let's find a new name for such a old game tonight (I don't why you don't want me) I'll show you how long that I can go on tonight (I don't why you don't want me) I don't know why you don't want me Just when I think that I can make it without you You come round and say you want me now You tell me don't leave and I want to believe you Why can't you see just how much I need you [Chorus] It's the last chance for a romance tonight (I don't why you don't want me) There'll be no next time if you won't be mine tonight (I don't why you don't want me) I don't know why you don't want me?
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Written by: RODNEY J. CROWELL, ROSANNE CASH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Title & ArtistThe song "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" is by American country artist Rosanne Cash.
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Release DateIt was released in February 1985 as the first single from her album "Rhythm & Romance."
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Cash and her husband at the time, Rodney Crowell.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song became Cash's fifth chart-topping hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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InspirationRosanne Cash wrote the song after feeling insecure about winning the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1985.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me" was one of the first country music videos to get heavy rotation on MTV.
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Grammy AwardThe song won the 1986 Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
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PopularityDespite not being as commercially successful as other Rosanne Cash singles, it became one of her signature songs.
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Song MeaningThe song talks about feelings of rejection and inadequacy, which resonated with many listeners.
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Cover VersionIt has been covered by several artists over the years, including the alternative country band Cowboy Junkies.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Rhythm & Romance," on which the song appears, was a critical and commercial success.
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Personal LifeAt the time she wrote the song, Rosanne Cash was navigating both her music career and her marriage to Rodney Crowell, which eventually ended in divorce.
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InfluenceCash's introspective style of country music, as demonstrated in "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me," has left a lasting impact on the genre.
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