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: 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
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 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. : During the "rant" portion of the song
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. Directed by , the music video is widely
: While often interpreted as being about a romantic partner (some suggest her former bandmate Dave Stewart), Lennox has said it more broadly represents the "aftermath" of personal battles and the "ashes of experience".
: The song was a major hit, peaking at #5 in the UK and helping the album Diva reach #1.
