Why Do I Love That Man?

May 1, 2012May 1, 2012 Angie Foster

I went to the river and what’d I see?

My sorry ass face looking back at me

I didn’t know what to do, know what to say

So I just sat there the whole damn day

I stood up, I sat down but nothing came

I was stuck in the mud and the pouring rain

My mind went blank, I couldn’t act

Felt like I’d had a heart attack

Why do I love, I love that man?

I love him, that no good man

My words ran dry I couldn’t explain

Why I felt this way in spite of my pain

He’d been bad, he ran off but I didn’t care

All I could think of was I wanted him here

And I said

Why do I love, I love that man?

I love him, that no good man

Dear lord shine your light on me

Cause he’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen

I want to squeeze him and hold him tight

But I know it ain’t right, it ain’t right

Why do I love, I love that man?

I love him, that no good man

(Feature photo by Larry Luxner)

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Angie Foster

Angie Foster is a Portland singer, songwriter and composer. Her first album, “Never Forget,” grew out of the song of the same name that she wrote about the 9/11 attacks. “Can I Wish It for You” on that CD was featured in the independent film “Making Maya.” “The East West Café” is the signature song on her second album, “Hurry Up and Wait.” A blues number on that CD, “Why Do I Love That Man?,” was a finalist in the international 100% Music Songwriting Contest. Another blues song on the album, “Make It Alright,” was featured on a popular blues podcast that airs in the United States and Europe. Email Angie, if you want to buy the CD or go to cdbaby.com.