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Why was released on April 7, 2017 by Smoklahoma Records as a part of the album Borrowed Time

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Robert Read Southall

Robert Read Southall

Vocals

Reid Barber

Drums

John Tyler Perry

John Tyler Perry

Electric Guitar

Jeremee Knipp

Bass

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Robert Read Southall

Robert Read Southall

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Taylor Kimball

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I saw you downtown

Through the glow in my taillights

You were stopped behind me

Your car had caught my eye

I'm glad this light's slow

It gave me a chance to catch my breath

Right before I drive away to forget

[Chorus]

Why do I give a damn after everything went south?

Why do I write songs? Why can't my heart shut its mouth?

Why can't I move on and give a fair chance to someone new?

Why can't I fall out of love with you?

[Verse 2]

And I've tried pretty

I tried outgoing and fun

And I've tried intelligent

Trust me, I tried dumb

I tried wealthy

I've been looked at as a way out

I've tried everything I know to try out

[Chorus]

And why do I give a damn after everything went south?

Why do I write songs? Why can't my heart shut its mouth?

Why can't I move on and give a fair chance to someone new?

Why can't I fall out of love with you?

[Chorus]

Why do I give a damn after everything went south?

Why do I write songs? Why can't my heart shut its damn mouth?

Can't I move on and give a fair chance to someone new?

Why can't I fall out of love with you?

Why can't I fall out of love?

Written by: Robert Read Southall

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