Discover the story of the song > Why – Annie Lennox

The protagonist is apologizing for things she's done wrong, but every time she tries to explain, her partner interrupts and tells her that this is just the beginning of their problems. She knows her partner thinks bad things about her, and she feels the pain from the hurtful words he keeps saying. She wonders why they're sinking like a boat, and even though some things are better left unsaid, they keep hurting her. In the end, she feels like no one really understands her feelings, fears, and thoughts.