: 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".
: As the song progresses, she transforms into the "Vegas showgirl" character featured on the Diva album cover, complete with a feathered headdress and sequins. Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)
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 : While often interpreted as being about a
: 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 Background and Meaning : The song was a
: The song was a major hit, peaking at #5 in the UK and helping the album Diva reach #1.
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.