Wondering Why

Album

Single

Label

[BAD DATA — needs FileMaker fix]

Genre

Country

Composer(s)

Brandon Coleman;Drew Nix;Daniel Ivan Couch

Entered Chart

Dec 30, 2023

Peak Date

Jan 20, 2024

Released

April 29, 2022

Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays weave classic country, Southern rock, and gospel threads into their own brand of high-octane rock and roll. The quintet are known for their energetic live performances and authentic sound. After a five-year ordeal with a major label that tried to polish their raw sound and constrain their creativity, The Red Clay Strays decided to take matters into their own hands. With the support of their loyal fans who contributed to a crowdfunding campaign, the band secured a private studio where they could bring their musical vision to fruition. In a marathon session of eight days, they recorded 12 songs, working tirelessly and sleeping on the studio floor. The outcome was their debut album, Moment of Truth, which hit the shelves on April 29, 2022. Penned by frontman Brandon Coleman and guitarist Drew Nix with frequent Kip Moore collaborator Dan Couch, "Wondering Why" is the album's breakout song. It debuted at #93 on the Hot 100 dated December 30, 2023. Coleman sings of his romantic partner's love for him despite their different backgrounds. She had a silver spoon and never misses Sunday church. His family is "blue-collar, low-dollar, out here where concrete meets old red dirt." Coleman can't help wondering why she wants to be with him, but every night he thanks his maker that she does.

She comes from silver spoon, golden rule
Private school, never miss Sunday church
And I come from blue-collar, low-dollar
Out here where concrete meets old red dirt
And I don't know what happened
But it sure don't add up on paper
But when I close my eyes late at night
You can bet I thank my maker

She keeps on lovin' me, loves me the way I am
She's not just along for the ride, she's my biggest fan
Lord, it's a little piece of Heaven when we lay down at night
She keeps on lovin' me and I keep on wondering why

She's got a wicked smile, angel eyes
Every guy wantin' to hold her close
She's as pretty as sin
Like the sun sinkin' down on the California coast

She keeps on lovin' me, loves me the way I am
She's not just along for the ride, she's my biggest fan
Lord, it's a little piece of Heaven when we lay down at night
She keeps on lovin' me and I keep on wondering why

I don't know what happened
But it sure don't add up on paper
And as long as she lets me
I'll take her wherever she wants me to take her, oh

She keeps on lovin' me, loves me the way I am
She's not just along for the ride, she's my biggest fan
And it's a little piece of Heaven when we lay down at night
She keeps on lovin' me and I keep on wondering why
She keeps on lovin' me and I keep on wondering why