: The song was a major hit, peaking at #5 in the UK and helping the album Diva reach #1.
Watch the official music video to see Annie Lennox's celebrated transformation and performance: Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video) AnnieLennoxVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2009
"Why" is the debut solo single by Scottish singer-songwriter , released in 1992 as the lead track from her first solo album, Diva . The song is a powerful ballad that explores themes of a failing relationship, guilt, and the difficulty of communication. The Music Video Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)
: Lennox has described the song as a personal reflection on her decision to go solo after the breakup of Eurythmics . She wrote the song in about 10 minutes, questioning her ability to write music alone and where her life was headed.
Directed by , the music video is widely considered a masterpiece of the genre and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1992. : The song was a major hit, peaking
: During the "rant" portion of the song (starting with "This is the book I never read..."), Lennox stops posing and delivers the lyrics with intense, raw emotion directly to the camera. Background and Meaning
: As the song progresses, she transforms into the "Vegas showgirl" character featured on the Diva album cover, complete with a feathered headdress and sequins. The Music Video : Lennox has described the
: Critics have praised the video for its portrayal of vulnerability, noting that the act of "masking" herself with stage makeup makes her appear more exposed rather than hidden.
