Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger & Jerry Dixon & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson & Amy Spanger
Jonathan Larson & Raúl Esparza
Jonathan Larson
Jonathan Larson
Jon just found out that his best friend, Michael, is suffering from HIV. He is now remembering his life with Michael and realizes that their time is running out. He decides to make the most out of their time that is left.
[JON]
When I was nine
Michael and I
Entered a talent show down at the Y
9 A.M. went to rehearse by some stairs
Mike couldn't sing
But I said, "No one cares"
We sang "Yellow Bird" and "Let's Go Fly A Kite"
Over and over and over
'Til we got it right
When we emerged from the Y.M.C.A
Three o'clock sun had made the grass hay
I thought
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I make a vow
Right here and now
I'm gonna spend my time this way
When I was sixteen
Michael and I
Got parts in 'West Side' at White Plains High
Three o'clock went to rehearse in the gym
Mike played "Doc", who didn't sing
Fine with him
We sang, "got a rocket in your pocket"
And "the Jets are gonna have their day, tonight"
Over and over and over
'Til we got it right
When we emerged, wiped out by that play
Nine o'clock, stars and moon lit the way
I thought
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I made a vow
I wonder now
Am I cut out to spend my time this way?
With only so much time to spend
Don't wanna waste the time I'm given
"Have it all, play the game" - some recommend
I'm afraid it just might be time to give in...
I'm twenty-nine
Michael and I
Live on the west side of SoHo, N.Y
9 A.M
I write a lyric or two
Mike sings a song now on Mad Avenue
I sing, "Come to your senses
Defenses are not the way to go"
Over and over and over
'Til I got it right
When I emerge from B Minor or A
Five o'clock, diner calls, "I'm on my way"
I think
Hey, what a way to spend a day
Hey, what a way to spend a day
I make a vow
Right here and now
I'm gonna spend my time this way
I'm gonna spend my time this way
Why was written by Jonathan Larson.
Why was produced by Jeffrey Lesser.
Jonathan Larson released Why on Tue Sep 11 2001.