Inside the Meaning of Morgan Wallen's "Days That End in Why"
What is the meaning of Morgan Wallen's new tune, "Days That End In Why'? Unpacking the nation big name's new offering.
When discussing majorly impactful younger nation stars at the moment, one cannot go with out citing Morgan Wallen. Past controversy aside, it's hard to deny the impact that the former The Voice competitor is currently having on the genre, bringing in millions of new fans with his catchy tunes and charismatic stage presence.
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Thankfully for those fans, Morgan decided to drop a surprise sampler he titled "One Thing at a Time," containing a handful of new tracks. One standout from that offering that fans seem to love is the song "Days That End In Why." So, what exactly is the meaning of Morgan's new track? Keep studying for a breakdown of its lyrics.
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What is the meaning of Morgan Wallen's new song "Days That End In Why"?
Like many of Morgan's songs, "Days That End In Why" sees the country crooner grappling with the loss of someone he loves. In this particular case, it appears to be a relationship that has gone wrong. Morgan starts off the song by questioning himself and the situation as a whole, evident through the lines "Been playin' twenty questions with twenty-four cans / 24/7 ’til I understand."
He describes the feeling of sleeping in a "half-full mattress" and how he "sent a prayer up for a helpin' hand" that seemingly hasn't been answered yet. Quickly transitioning into the chorus, Morgan details the moment that his lover left him, using the departure of her car to signify her overall departure from his life.
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He sings "I understand how a goodbye sounds when it is pedal down in taillight glow / I do know what she stated and I may not forget the place she informed me to head / But, hell, ever since them Goodyears pulled right out my useless grass power," before looping in the title of the track with the chorus' final line: "It's been nights that start with whiskey and days that end in 'why.'"
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Sauntering into the second verse, Morgan reflects on when his lover "in spite of everything threw in the towel." He describes her only once in the track, using the words "make-up bag and her hand-me-down earrings," but goes on to note that "she by no means felt the want / To tell me what I did, why she packed her issues / And why she left me searchin' at the backside of this bourbon."
After reprising the chorus, Morgan ventures into thoughts of how he can get this lost love back. He sings, "Whether it is them 'damn, I omit you' Tuesdays / That keep me up all night time / Or them 'take me long ago' Wednesdays / That go with the flow again thru my thoughts," it's clear through his tone that he recognizes that relationship is over, but he still laments on how it all went down.
To close the song off, Morgan runs through the chorus for a third time, echoing its final line, "Aw, it's been nights that start with whiskey and days that end in 'why,'" to end it all on a somber note.
Be sure to check out "Days That End In Why" and the rest of Morgan's "One Thing at a Time" sampler, available on all main streaming services and products now.
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