3T and Michael Jackson – Why

Song written by Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, and originally scheduled to appear on Michael’s album, HISTORY – until his three nephews, 3T (Tito’s sons Taj, Taryll and TJ claimed it.

"The song was supposed to be on Michael’s HISTORY album, but we loved it so much that we kinda ended up stealing it from him," – confirmed TJ in early 1996. "I mean, once he played it for us and saw our faces he was like, “You guys want this song?” – and that’s exactly what happened, and working in the studio with him was such an experience."

Recorded by 3T, as a duet with Michael (who also produced the track), for their debut album, BROTHERHOOD, released in 1996. Michael didn’t record the vocals with 3T but instead allowed them to use the original version of the song and turn it into a collaboration by adding their own vocals.

Why – Lyrics

Why does Monday come before Tuesday ?
Why do summers start in June ?
Why do winters come too soon ?
Why do people fall in love,
When they’re always breaking up ?
Oh why ?
Why do we love if love will die ?
Why does Wednesday come after Tuesday ?
Why do flowers come in May ?
Why does springtime go away ?
Why do people fall in love,
When they’re always breaking up ?
Oh why ?
Why do I love you ? Tell me why
It’s not like I can’t explain what’s in my heart
It’s just I feel a crazy pain when we’re apart
I don’t wanna breathe
I don’t wanna think
I don’t wanna love
I don’t wanna do anything
It’s not like I can’t describe what’s going on
It’s just I feel I’m not alive when you’re not home
I don’t wanna sleep
I don’t wanna dream
I just want you here beside me
Without you there’s no me
Why does Monday come before Tuesday ?
Why do summers start in June ?
Why do winters come too soon ?
Why do people fall in love
When they’re always breaking up ?
Oh why ? (why ?)
Why do we love if love will die ?
Why does Wednesday come after Tuesday ?
Why do flowers come in May ?
Why does springtime go away ?
Why do people fall in love,
When they’re always breaking up ?
(oh why ?, why ?)
Why do I love you ?
Tell me why
It’s not like I can’t escape what’s in my soul
‘Cause with you inside my heart,
Where can I go ?
I don’t wanna see
No you without me
I can’t go through life without you
Without you, there’s no me
Why does Monday (does Monday) come before Tuesday ? (before Tuesday)
Why do summers start in June ?
Why do winters come too soon ?
Why do people fall in love
When they’re always breaking up ?
Oh why ? (why, why, why ?)
Why do we love if love will die ? (why, why)
Why do the rivers flow to the sea ?
If rivers flow, why can’t your love flow through me, babe ?
Why does my heart, uuh, feel so missed ?
To be in love
To feel in love
Why don’t I feel complete ?
Why does Monday (does Monday) come before Tuesday ? (before Tuesday)
Why do summers start in June ?
Why do winters come too soon ?
Why do people fall in love,
When they’re always breaking up ?
Oh why ? (why ?),( why ?), (why ?)
Why do we love if love will die ? (will die, will die)
Why does Wednesday (does Wednesday) come after Tuesday ? (after Tuesday)
Why do flowers come in May ?
Why does springtime go away ?
Why do people fall in love, (all the time)
When they’re always breaking up ?
Oh why ? (why ?)
Why do I love you ? Tell me why
Tell me why ? (why ?)
Tell me why ?
Tell me why ? (why?)
Tell me why ?