I don't know why I'm tattered and torn Don't know why I'm the object of scorn Don't know why I keep playing the fool Held up to ridicule I don't know why I've got a monkey on my back I said, "Come on now, cut me some slack" Sometimes I think it's all too much to bear But then again I'm too lazy to care I don't know why - I don't know why I like to rock - I don't like to cry Flying blind - I don't have a clue I don't know why I love you but I do I don't know why I look so strange I'm hoping that it's subject to change Don't know why you got under my skin I built a wall but it's paper thin I'm unschooled in self-defense Completely lacking in common sense What's your secret? What's your trick? I should know by now but the lessons don't stick I don't know why I'm seeing double I don't know why I'm always in trouble Don't know why I'm viewed with disdain I stand accused of raising Cain There you go trying to catch my eye I know how to dance but I'm kind of shy I might be persuaded to step out on the floor Maybe if you ask me just once more