I Don't Know Why
Stéphanie
Pop80sFrenchFemale vocalistsFrance
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco (Stéphanie Marie Elisabeth Grimaldi, born 1 Fe… Read Full Bio ↴Princess Stéphanie of Monaco (Stéphanie Marie Elisabeth Grimaldi, born 1 February 1965) is the youngest child of Grace Kelly and Rainier III of Monaco. She has been at one time a singer, swimwear designer, and fashion model; her mother lovingly called the princess her "wild child" — she is the sister of Albert II of Monaco and Princess Caroline. She was the passenger in the car when her mother was killed in an accident on a mountain road 13 September 1982. Rumours persist to this day that Stéphanie was driving. She was unable to attend her mother's funeral because she was in hospital with injuries from the crash. In February 1986 Stéphanie released her first single with the French label 'Carrere', under the production of Yves Roze. The song Ouragan (Hurricane) and its English version "Irresistible" quickly reached the international Top 10, reportedly selling more than 5 million copies. In September, she released a full album called "Besoin" reportedly selling more than 2.5 million copies(also released as 'Stephanie' in some countries) with 8 new songs, including 'Flash' (in French), which was released as a single and reached the hit parade all over Europe. In January, 1987, she released the single "Young Ones Everywhere" to benefit UNICEF. By the end of 1986, she was the queen of all European media, with her voice on the top ten on the radio, her video clips recorded in exotic lands like Mauritius, appearances on TV, and her picture in every magazine. In 1987 Stephanie moved to Los Angeles to dedicate herself to music and live with her then-boyfriend, Mario Oliver. However, it took 5 years for the product to come out, and sales were disappointing, only 3000 copies. The album had 10 songs, including the single 'Winds of Chance' for which the video clip was recorded in the Canary Islands. The producers tried to leave her Europop style behind and create a more grown-up album with English-only lyrics, though she sounded better in French. Her first and only live tour took place in the summer of 1991 in Europe and South America to promote the album called Stéphanie released in the U.S. by Sony Music. U.S. critics gave the album negative reviews and focused on her privileged background, which they felt discredited her efforts. She also recorded "In the Closet" with Michael Jackson under the alias of Mystery Girl for his album, Dangerous. She then ended her pop music career.
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In the shadows I pretend
But my heartache just won't end
Every day I wear this guise
Hiding the truth behind my eyes
Keep my emotions in the blend
I fool myself, I must contend
Searching for guidance it must not show
Pretending to love who I really am
In the shadows I hide my heart
A secret longing tearing me apart
Without my safety glance, my soul takes flight
But I keep it hidden, it's out of sight
Dancing on the edge of a lie
Using the happy I keep inside
Every word I speak is just a lie
Deep down I don't know the real reason why
Why, why, I don't know why
Why, why, I can't deny
Why, why, I can't deny
Why, why, I don't know why
Why, why, I can't deny
I can't deny, I don't know why
Why, why, I don't know why Why, why, I don't know why
The lyrics of Stephanie's song "I Don't Know Why" delve into the theme of hiding one's true emotions and putting on a façade to mask inner pain and confusion. The singer expresses the struggle of pretending to be someone they are not, wearing a disguise every day to conceal their true feelings. This pretense may be rooted in a search for guidance or a desire not to reveal their vulnerability and true self. However, despite the outward appearance of love and happiness, the singer acknowledges that deep down they do not understand the genuine reason behind their actions or emotions. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know why" reflects the singer's confusion and the inability to fully comprehend their own behavior and emotions.
This song explores the internal conflict of presenting a false image to the world while grappling with a hidden longing that tears them apart. The lyricist uses the metaphor of hiding in the shadows to convey the secretive nature of their emotional struggle. They describe their heart as hidden and their soul taking flight when they let go of their safety glance, indicating that there are parts of themselves that they are afraid to show to others. Every word they speak feels like a lie, reinforcing the idea that they are living a life of pretense and are disconnected from their true feelings.
In the shadows I pretend
I put on a false image and act like everything is fine
But my heartache just won't end
Despite my facade, my pain and sadness persist
Every day I wear this guise
Every day I wear a mask to hide my true feelings
Hiding the truth behind my eyes
Concealing my true emotions beneath my gaze
Keep my emotions in the blend
I blend in and suppress my emotions
I fool myself, I must contend
I deceive myself but have to deal with the consequences
Searching for guidance it must not show
Seeking guidance but not letting it show to others
Pretending to love who I really am
Putting on a facade of self-love while hiding my true self
In the shadows I hide my heart
I conceal my true emotions and desires
A secret longing tearing me apart
An undisclosed desire that is causing inner turmoil
Without my safety glance, my soul takes flight
Without my protective facade, my true essence emerges
But I keep it hidden, it's out of sight
However, I continue to conceal it and keep it unseen
Dancing on the edge of a lie
Living on the brink of deception
Using the happy I keep inside
Harnessing the happiness I fake internally
Every word I speak is just a lie
Every utterance I make is nothing but falsehood
Deep down I don't know the real reason why
Deep within me, I am uncertain of the true cause
Why, why, I don't know why
I am questioning the unknown reasons
Why, why, I can't deny
I cannot refuse or ignore this dilemma
I can't deny, I don't know why
I am unable to reject it, but I lack understanding
Why, why, I don't know why
I am perplexed by the unknown reasons
Why, why, I can't deny
I cannot reject or ignore this situation
I can't deny, I don't know why
I cannot refuse it, yet I lack comprehension
Why, why, I don't know why
I am puzzled by the unknown reasons
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Written by: Stephanie Mora Gutierrez
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01I Don't Know Why
Stéphanie
02Ouragan
03Flash
04Irresistible
05One Love To Give
06Irrésistible
07Young Ones Everywhere
08Live Your Life
09Fleur Du Mal (a Paul)
10Besoin
11Rendez-vous
12How Can It Be
13Les bisous des Bisounours
14I'm Waiting For You
15Get Away
16Le Sega Mauricien (Remix)
17One Love To Give (Remix)
18Dance With Me (Remix)
19Le sega mauricien
20Si J'Etais Un Homme
21Fleur du mal
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