Michael McDonald - That's Why Lyrics

That's whaaa-t she said.

Porcaro Gadd masterpiece of studio drumming!

You can say that again! Those two were absolute monsters on this fine album!

Thanks for the music and these lyrics are beautiful...

happiness come on...you are gaining...and that is why life is getting better and better.....i believe life will be the best of the best ...i got my God and my health and my home and my kitty and my friends.....I pray all ALL OF YOU find some peace and a little place of safety....just a small corner to call your own.... even if it is out side somewhere... I pray ALL OF YOU ARE BLESSED and SAFE... OH AN LOVED...here is a small hug ,,,, please know there is SOMEONE out here who cares big time ok?

WHAT A GREAT POSITIVE MESSAGE, IN THE SONG !!!

Don't look behind anymore...just educate yourselves and figure out HOW TO LOOK FORWARD!!!! In anything in this life we have in 2019....please stand up for yourselves....believe in yourselves....love LOVE YOURSELVES and remember family and all those who have been there for YOU along the way!!!! Ok...I am done pontificating ... I just love all people...and wish this planet would accept everyone and JUST GET THE HELL ALONG....isn't ANYONE tired of all the nonsense, hate, war, and hurtful stuff going on? OK OK OK OK i will still love all of you who are not on board....just takes time....

a little-known piece of trivia: Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins co-wrote What a Fool Believes together on the VERY FIRST DAY that they ever met each other... I'd be honored if some fans of Michael & Kenny would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

Where is he now

Wish I had a nice guy like Mike to talk to and laugh with when we were young.....Amy is such a lucky lady...bless you Michael....and thank you for all the music...I like singing with you when I am in my little office area of my house...harmonizing....GRIN...bless you all...

I owned the album in 1982, the songs still resonate. Dr. Steve Gadd on Drums, along with the late great Jeff Porcaro, from my hometown

One of the Greatest vocalist ever! Timeless, this song helped me get through some serious heartbreak 😢❤️❤️❤️🏆👑🎤

So close to my brothers sister and my ❤️

Great song! This was before my time. 2018 this song is going strong!

Jeff Porcaro and Mike shine on this song, Mike was a overlooked bass player. Amazing feel!

more TOTO magic...these cats were everywhere...add Paich and Luke the list never ends...on TOTO IV they won their Grammys and played on 22 other Grammy nominated LPs that year alone...add all the rest...SICK

Robben Ford & Michael McDonald, a delightful combination...

Look back loneliness, you won't see me behind you
Hey now emptiness, no more leading the way
Go on desperateness, I don't need you beside me no more

Come on happiness, I can feel you gaining ground
Hey now foolishness, I might keep you around
Go on emptiness, I won't look behind me no more

I don't rule you out, I know you're there
But I'm on to you now

[Chorus:]
That's why, I won't be down very long
That's why, I'll be all right from now on
That's why, I get stronger everytime
That's why, I know this heart will survive
After you're gone

You know I believe all we really have is time
No use worrying, no use wondering why
'cause through it all, we're only here to laugh and cry
It's meant to be that failure only brings another way
Every heartache always has another day
Come on loneliness, I don't need to hide you no more

Here of Brazil listen MM

Look back loneliness, you won't see me behind you
Hey now emptiness, no more leading the way
Go on desperateness, I don't need you beside me no more

Come on happiness, I can feel you gaining ground
Hey now foolishness, I might keep you around
Go on emptiness, I won't look behind me no more

I don't rule you out, I know you're there
But I'm on to you now

[Chorus:]
That's why, I won't be down very long
That's why, I'll be all right from now on
That's why, I get stronger everytime
That's why, I know this heart will survive
After you're gone

You know I believe all we really have is time
No use worrying, no use wondering why
'cause through it all, we're only here to laugh and cry
It's meant to be that failure only brings another way
Every heartache always has another day
Come on loneliness, I don't need to hide you no more

I don't rule you out, I know you're there
But I'm on to you now

[Chorus]

Very strong similarity to PAGES' OCOE

Similar piano comps as Nielsen Pearson's If You Should Sail

Best snare drum backbeat placement in the history of drumming....right here in this song.

Porcaro...

He's got the beautiful blue eyes of his scottish ancestors....and his music.....

this album is a true masterpiece,

Check out 'Blue'....it's a good set too!

@IrishnPNW Blue Obsession? I agree, it's one of his most innovative and eclectic albums.

This My theme song when the weight of the world starts to get heavy this song get me back in the groove again love this tune by this amazing brother.

Vincent Smith.. AHMEN BROTHER!

I think you spoke for a lot of us...

to kiev,odessa and kharkov.

It's sad in a way. This LP did not get overlooked, but in the 80's the mood of the country and much of the music business moved into something else. Reagan, the whole era was so different from what those of us who came of age in the 70's with McDonald in the soundtrack experienced. This lives, which is nice.

Well, I wasn't alive at the time, but it seems that the peak of the soft rock era only ended in 83' or 84'. This album was released on a good time yet to make enough success, before the hugely synthesized sounds of the mid 80s took over (which I also love it, but the "yacht rock" time of the late 70s-early 80s was simply amazing!)

well now it is 2018....and we have an absolute idiot in our white house...Trump..... at least Reagan had class and knew how to govern.....now we are held hostage by an administration (elected by the electoral college NOT THE VOTERS OF THIS COUNTRY) and we have to hope HOPE we will be somewhat out of that stranglhold when November 6, 2018 votes come in.....MY GOD AND GOODNESS....GET THAT MANIAC OUT OUR OUR WHITE HOUSE....AND ALL THE TRAITORS....

this was released in the autumn of '82, but it is really the culmination of the late 70s sound. As Walter said, what came afterward in '83 & onward was a totally different thing.

maraming salamat,, sir sergio

This entire album is a classic piece of work with powerful, clever and truthful lyrics.  Thanks so much for sharing from one of the best albums Michael McDonald has ever produced...and he has truly put out quite a bit over the years.  I just love his soulful vocals and unique style - all his own.  This album takes me back to a great transitional year in my life in December 1982-April 1983. Much appreciated.

AMEN TO THAT !!!

HOPE is from God Amen...

Ummm no we are not. You are under the devil Humanism is a lie to hell. 

No everyone should love this song. I'm not "religious" I have a relationship with God the Creator, and that's paramount for where one will spend eternity..I like my chances.

+TheSaleen786 Which 'god'? there are thousands!

TheSaleen786 religion and God are separate

TheSaleen786 FACTS!!!

If you do not own this album.. you need too!

@Robin Wynne "HERE...HERE...!!!!" ;)

What Is Going On???

Why the winks????

Get me back I guess..??!! Jokes on me.. haha!!
Ok... lololololol ...

Your joke worked..!!

guitar solo is robben ford,right? i love this song because it's filled with hope. that's why.

Yes - it's killer!

Smooth Groove.......

Such great taste drumming from J.P.

Nice comment, thanks.

oldie but goodie-i love his voice

As always, he takes my breath away.

Sheer genius.

Such an amazing track. My dad had this in his recordcollection and I was curious what type of music this was. Now I'm a fan.

I press on in spite the pain. Don't look back, keep on going Irene! And I wil!

My favorite from this album. This song and his voice just oozes soul! "That's Why I'll be alright from now on!"

a cool track with jeff porcaro classy drum pattern,steve lukather guitar and mike porcaro on bass.mcdonald on form singing real strong! another tune written by mike with randy goodrum.the solo is tom scott on sax with robben ford on guitar! christopher cross and brenda russell are singing backup among others! west coast cool!!!

How did you upload this wonderful masterpiece? I tried several times to do it, but always rejected. By the way, you are great, Sergingus !!!!