WHY
“Why”—the concise title of Dadio’s latest release—is equally succinct musically, delivering 2:52 seconds of pure pop perfection. Delightfully melodic and captivatingly groovy, the tune is enhanced by sleek production that engages the listener while not polishing away too much of the composition’s organic goodness. The result is a piece that never overstays its welcome— even in the short-attention-span-era of 2024—while simultaneously encouraging repeated plays. Add this track to your streaming library for a dose of irresistibility that will brighten any playlist. It’s a winner.
Words and Music: Joe Dadio
Piano, keyboards, and vocals: Joe Dadio
Drums and backing vocals: Steve Cafarelli
Bass and backing vocals: Kevin Burke
Horns arranged and performed by Emma Johnson Music
Recorded and mixed at Vudu Studios, Pt Jefferson, NY.
Engineered by Frank Mitaritonna
©2024 Dadio
Lyrics
WHY
Looking on down that same old highway
Dangerous curves ahead
Keep falling into that same old Monday
Better off to stay in bed
Don’t try to fight it, there’sno way to right it
Rain’s gonna fall from the sky
Keep on moving and see it improving
Clouds gonna pass you by
Seasons change from spring into summer
Sea rushes into the shore
I keep marching to my own drummer
Breaking through every door
Easy to see it you just need to be it
A first step is all that it needs
Time to get started on the path you have charted
Waiting to see where it leads
So much there to see
Just need to open your eyes
Set yourself free
And fly like a bird through the skies
Keep on chasing after some new temptation
Don’t let it go to your head
Walking away from some new salvation
Doing it my way instead
Go with the motion or sink in the ocean
Trying to stay afloat
I’ve got a notion to make some commotion
And keep on rocking that boat
Still looking down that same old highway
Traffic’s gonna pass you by
Keep falling into that same old Monday
All I want to know is why
All I want to know is why
©2024 Dadio