Annie Lennox - Why (official Music | Video)

: While often interpreted as being about a romantic partner (some suggest her former bandmate Dave Stewart), Lennox has said it more broadly represents the "aftermath" of personal battles and the "ashes of experience".

: During the "rant" portion of the song (starting with "This is the book I never read..."), Lennox stops posing and delivers the lyrics with intense, raw emotion directly to the camera. Background and Meaning Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)

Directed by , the music video is widely considered a masterpiece of the genre and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1992. : While often interpreted as being about a

: The song was a major hit, peaking at #5 in the UK and helping the album Diva reach #1. : The song was a major hit, peaking

: Filmed in Venice, Italy, the video shows Lennox sitting at a vanity mirror, slowly applying elaborate makeup and preparing herself for a photo shoot.

: Critics have praised the video for its portrayal of vulnerability, noting that the act of "masking" herself with stage makeup makes her appear more exposed rather than hidden.

: Lennox has described the song as a personal reflection on her decision to go solo after the breakup of Eurythmics . She wrote the song in about 10 minutes, questioning her ability to write music alone and where her life was headed.