Why Can't I?
Liz Phair
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Get a load of me, get a load of you Walking down the street, and I hardly know you (hardly know you) It's just like we were meant to be Holding hands with you when we're out at night Got a girlfriend, you say it isn't right (isn't right) And I've got someone waiting, too What if this is just the beginning We're already wet, and we're gonna go swimming Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you? It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it So tell me Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? (Whenever I think about you) (Whenever I think about you) (Whenever I think about you) (Whenever I think about you) Isn't this the best part of breaking up Finding someone else you can't get enough of Someone who wants to be with you, too It's an itch we know we are gonna scratch Gonna take a while for this egg to hatch (but wouldn't it) But wouldn't it be beautiful? Here we are, we're at the beginning We haven't fucked yet, but my head's spinning Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you? It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it So tell me Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? High enough for you to make me wonder Where it's going High enough for you to pull me under Something's growing Out of this that we can control Baby, I am dyin' Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you? Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you? It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it So tell me Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? (Whenever I think about you) (Whenever I think about you) (Whenever I think about you) (Whenever I think about you)
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Written by: Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock, Liz Phair
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release"Why Can't I?" was released in 2003 as one of the singles from Liz Phair's self-titled album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was Liz Phair's first and only single to reach the Billboard Top 40 charts.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for the song, directed by Phil Harder, was widely aired on VH1 and MTV, helping to popularize the song.
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Soundtrack Appearances"Why Can't I?" has been featured on the soundtracks for the movies "13 Going on 30" and "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!"
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the common human feeling of being attracted to someone you shouldn't be, and the complications that feelings can bring.
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Co-creatorsThe song was co-written by Phair, Michael Penn, and the production team The Matrix, who have worked with several other popular artists such as Avril Lavigne.
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Critical ReceptionSome critics noted a departure from Phair's earlier, more indie rock sound to a more pop-oriented feel in "Why Can't I?" Some fans praised her for this transition, while others criticized her for it.
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Commercial SuccessDespite mixed critical reception, "Why Can't I?" is the most commercially successful single of Phair's career.
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Writing InspirationIn interviews, Phair has stated that she often draws from personal experiences when writing songs, implying that "Why Can't I?" could be inspired by a real-life situation.
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Liz Phair's EvolutionThe release and success of "Why Can't I?" marked a clear shift in Liz Phair's musical style, indicating her evolution as an artist and the broadening of her musical range.
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Radio PlayThe song enjoyed heavy radio play, further cementing its position as Phair's most mainstream and well-known song.
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LegacyDespite it being several years since its release, "Why Can't I?" continues to be one of Liz Phair's most recognized songs.
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