2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

I don’t know why by Triona Ryan

Lyrics

I don’t know why


I don’t know why my heart skips a beat
Every time I get a text from you,
It’s not like we’ve got a deep connection,
It’s not like you show me your affection,
It’s not like I even really know you…
One thing I know – all this makes me feel blue
So why oh why oh why do I want you?

I’m confused, so confused
Is it all a ruse to control me?
You’re hot, you’re cold, it’s getting old
Today’s the day for letting go of daydreams

I don’t know why my heart skip a beat
Every time I get a text from you,
It’s not like we’ve got a deep connection,
It’s not like you show me your affection,
It’s not like I even really know you…
All I know is all this makes me feel blue
So why oh why oh why do I want you

I am done, I’m so done
This isn’t any fun any longer
You’re hot , you’re cold, it’s getting old
Today’s the day for letting go of daydreams

I don’t know why my heart skip a beat
Every time I get a text from you,
It’s not like we’ve got a deep connection,
It’s not like you show me your affection,
It’s not like I really even know you…
All I know is all this makes me feel blue
So why oh why oh why do I want you?

Preprogrammed, like innocent lambs
Lambs to be led to the slaughter,
Hearts of gold, roam this world so cold
Welcome home your prodigal daughter




Copyright @ Triona Ryan 2025

Author

Bio

Triona Ryan has been dabbling in song lyrics for about 20 years. Some of her lyrics were put to music by the band The Virtual Mogettes.

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
8/ 20
Technical Skill:
7/ 20
Memorability:
8/ 20
Storytelling:
6/ 20
Imagery:
7/ 20
Total Score:
36/ 100

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