Released: August 3, 1993

Songwriter: Sheryl Crow Kevin Hunter Kevin Gilbert David Ricketts David Baerwald Brian MacLeod Bill Bottrell

Producer: Bill Bottrell

[Verse 1]
Pouring in and around the great wellspring
Of simple feeling
And I need bearings in the face of your
Cool cool fire
Walking backwards with the pounding of your voice
Makes my soul tired
And concrete is
As concrete doesn't
And voices can drown

[Chorus]
Why should I
Why should I
Why should I
Why should I
Solidify
Make me real
So you can see me

[Verse 2]
I guess you thought
I'd hide the sun from my liquid thoughts and
Make ice for you
You thought I'd seed my clouds
With the rain of your personal dreams
I guess you thought I'd throw confetti
At your parade of lofty thoughts
I guess you thought I'd shine good morning
In some good morning Jack
Surprise

[Chorus]
Why should I
Why should I
Why should I
Why should I
Solidify
Make me real
So you can see me

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born 11 February 1962) is an American singer-songwriter. Her first albums were in the pop-rock genre, but eventually she ventured into folk, country and blues. She has released nine studio albums to date, and earned nine Grammy Awards.

In 2006, Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment that, for now, appears to have halted the disease. She continues to tour and record today. Her latest works are in the Country genre, following advice from her friend, Brad Paisley. She’s also toured with Rascal Flatts.