ARETHA FRANKLIN

- Why Was I Born Lyrics

Why was I born, why am I livin'?
What do I get, what am I givin'?
Why do I want a thing I daren't hope for?
What can I hope for? I wish I knew

Why do I try to draw you near me?
Why do I do I cry? You never hear me
I'm a poor fool, but what can I do?
Why was I born to love you?

I'm a poor fool, but what can I do?
Why was I born to love you?

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Spending these lonesome evenings with nothing to do
But to live in dreams that I make up all by myself
Dreaming that you're beside me, I picture the prettiest stories
Only to wake up all by myself What is the good of me by myself?

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Who wrote Why Was I Born lyrics?


Why Was I Born is written by Jerome Kern, Oscar Ii Hammerstein.
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When was Why Was I Born released?


It is first released on July 14, 1992 as part of Aretha Franklin's album "Jazz to Soul" which includes 39 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Why Was I Born lyrics?


When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Aretha Franklin's 'Why Was I Born?' explores the emotional turmoil of unreturned affection through its examination of life purpose during times of love denial. The song's rhetorical questions function as a metaphor which represents the battle between two internal states and the emotional distress that occurs during that time. The lyrics of Why was i born focus primarily on love and heartbreak and emotional distress and self-reflection and hopelessness. The song explores unreturned affection as a vital element which brings forth self-doubt and despair and leads to existential questioning. The lyrics express themes of love and longing and emotional struggle through language which suits listeners of all ages. The content contains no explicit language or violent elements or adult themes.
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Which genre is Why Was I Born?


Why Was I Born falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song Why Was I Born?


Why Was I Born song length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jerome Kern, Oscar Ii Hammerstein
Record Label(s): 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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