Why may refer to: *

Causality Causality (also referred to as causation, or cause and effect) is influence by which one event, process, state, or object (''a'' ''cause'') contributes to the production of another event, process, state, or object (an ''effect'') where the cau ...

, a consequential relationship between two events *

Reason (argument) In the most general terms, a reason is a consideration which justifies or explains an action, a belief, an attitude, or a fact. ''Normative reasons'' are what people appeal to when making arguments about what people should do or believe. For exam ...

, a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose *

Grounding (metaphysics) Grounding is a topic in metaphysics. Consider an ordinary physical object, such as a table, and the atoms it is made of. Without the atoms, the table would not exist. The table's existence ''depends'' on the existence of the atoms. This kind of depe ...

, a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in virtue of more fundamental things. * Why?, one of the Five Ws used in journalism

Music

Artists

* Why? (American band), a hip hop/indie rock band formed in Oakland, California, in 2004 ** Yoni Wolf, formerly known by the stage name Why? *

Why (Canadian band) Why is a Canadian Alternative Rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba that has had several national hits and has done much fundraising for non-profits. Formed in 1993, Why released its first album ''The Naked Soul'' in 1994. Their most recent album wa ...

, a rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1993 * Why?, a 1990s UK folk band, two members of which formed Quench in 2001

Albums

* ''Why'' (Baby V.O.X album) or the title song, 2000 * ''Why?'' (Ginger Baker album) or the title song, 2014 * ''Why'' (Prudence Liew album) or the title song, 1987 * ''Why?'' (They Might Be Giants album), 2015 * ''Why?'', by Jacob Whitesides, 2016 * ''Why'', by

Moahni Moahna Moahni Moahna is a Swedish band that was created in the early 1990s by guitarist Henrik Flyman (Evil Masquerade, Lacrimosa, Wuthering Heights, ZooL) and guitarist Tommy Rehn. They wrote and performed their own brand of hard rock/heavy metal that w ...

, 1996 * ''Why?'', by the

MonaLisa Twins MonaLisa Twins are a pop rock band, fronted by twin-sister singer-songwriters Mona Wagner (vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, harmonica, flute) and Lisa Wagner (vocals, lead guitar, ukulele, cello). Biography The twins were born in Austria (born ...

, 2022

EPs

* ''Why'' (Discharge EP) or the title song, 1981 * ''Why'' (Taeyeon EP) or the title song (see below), 2016

Songs

* "Why" (3T song) featuring Michael Jackson, 1996 * "Why" (Andy Gibb song), 1978 * "Why" (Annie Lennox song), 1992; covered by DJ Sammy (2005) * "Why?" (Bronski Beat song), 1984 * "Why" (The Byrds song), 1966 * "Why" (Carly Simon song), 1982 * "Why" (D Mob song) with Cathy Dennis, 1994 * "Why?" (Earth, Wind & Fire song), 2015 * "Why" (Frankie Avalon song), 1959; covered by Anthony Newley (1960) and Donny Osmond (1972) * "Why" (Gabrielle song), 2007 * "Why" (Glamma Kid song), 1999 * "Why" (Jadakiss song), 2004 * "Why" (Jason Aldean song), 2005 * "Why" (Jieqiong song), 2018 * "Why" (Lionel Richie song), 2006 * "Why?" (Marika Gombitová song), 1979 * "Why" (Mary J. Blige song) featuring Rick Ross, 2012 * "Why" (Miliyah Kato song), 2009 * "Why?" (Mis-Teeq song), 2001 * "Why" (Rascal Flatts song), 2009 * "Why" (Sabrina Carpenter song), 2017 * "Why" (Sonique song), 2005 * "Why" (Taeyeon song), 2016 * "Why" (Tony Sheridan song) with the Beatles, 1964 * "Why" (Yoko Ono song), 1970 * " Why? (Keep Your Head Down)", by TVXQ, 2011 * "

Why (Must We Fall in Love) "Why (Must We Fall in Love)" is a Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations song released in 1970 as the second single from the album ''Together''. While the album's preceding single, "The Weight" was only released in the US and Canada, "Why ( ...

", by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations, 1970 * " Why, Why", by Carl Smith, 1957 * "

Why, Why, Why "Why, Why, Why" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Billy Currington. It was released in February 2006 as the second single from his 2005 album ''Doin' Somethin' Right''. The song peaked at number 13 on the U.S. ''B ...

", by Billy Currington, 2006 * "Why", by 4Minute from ''

Best of 4Minute ''Best of 4Minute'' is the first Japanese compilation album by the South Korean girl group 4Minute. It is composed of all the Japanese tracks released by the group since their debut in Japan. It was released on September 26, 2012 in three differ ...

'', 2012 * "Why", by Air Supply from '' Mumbo Jumbo'', 2010 * "Why?", by Aminé from ''

OnePointFive ''OnePointFive'' (stylized in all caps) is the third mixtape by American rapper Aminé. It was released on August 15, 2018, through Republic Records and Club Banana. The project follows his debut studio album '' Good for You'' (2017). The project ...

'', 2018 * "Why", by Anastacia from '' Evolution'', 2017 * "Why", by Antique from '' Die for You'', 2001 * "Why", by Average White Band from '' Cut the Cake'', 1975 * "Why" by Avril Lavigne, a B-side of the single " Complicated", 2002 * "Why", by Ayaka from the single "Clap & Love"/"Why" and the theme song of the PSP game ''Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII'', 2007 * "Why?", by Bazzi from ''

Cosmic Cosmic commonly refers to: * The cosmos, a concept of the universe Cosmic may also refer to: Media * ''Cosmic'' (album), an album by Bazzi * Afro/Cosmic music * "Cosmic", a song by Kylie Minogue from the album '' X'' * CosM.i.C, a member of ...

'', 2018 * "Why", by Basshunter from '' Bass Generation'', 2009 * "Why", by Busted from '' A Present for Everyone'', 2003 * "Why", by Crossfade from '' Falling Away'', 2006 * "Why?", by Des'ree from ''

Dream Soldier ''Dream Soldier'' is the fourth album by British soul singer-songwriter Des'ree. It was released on 31 March 2003 on the Sony Soho Square record label and features the UK top 75 single, "It's Okay". For sixteen years, it was the last studio albu ...

'', 2003 * "Why! ...", by Enigma from '' Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!'', 1996 * "Why", by Fleetwood Mac from ''

Mystery to Me ''Mystery to Me'' is the eighth studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on 15 October 1973. This was their last album to feature Bob Weston. Most of the songs were penned by guitarist/singer Bob Welch and keyboardis ...

'', 1973 * "Why", by Frankie Valli from ''

Closeup A close-up or closeup in filmmaking, television production, still photography, and the comic strip medium is a type of shot that tightly frames a person or object. Close-ups are one of the standard shots used regularly with medium and long ...

'', 1975 * "Why?", by Geir Rönning, representing Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 * "Why", by Godsmack from ''

Awake Wakefulness is a daily recurring brain state and state of consciousness in which an individual is conscious and engages in coherent cognitive and behavioral responses to the external world. Being awake is the opposite of being asleep, in which ...

'', 2000 * "Why", by Gotthard from '' Silver'', 2017 * "Why?", by Helloween from ''

Master of the Rings ''Master of the Rings'' is the sixth studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1994. It is the first to feature new members Andi Deris and Uli Kusch. This album contains four singles, which are " Where The Rain Grows", " Mr ...

'', 1994 * "Why", by Irene Cara from ''

Anyone Can See ''Anyone Can See'' is Irene Cara's debut album, released in 1982. This album followed up her successful hit singles "Out Here on My Own" and " Fame". The album is solid R&B featuring such standout songs as "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Slow Down" ...

'', 1982 * "Why", by Jamie Walters from ''

Jamie Walters James Leland Walters Jr. (born June 13, 1969) is an American actor and singer, best known for his roles on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' and '' The Heights'' and singing lead vocal on " How Do You Talk to an Angel". Career Walters was born in Boston ...

'', 1994 * "Why", by Jocelyn Enriquez from '' All My Life'', 2003 * "Why", by Joe Satriani from ''

The Extremist ''The Extremist'' is the fourth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on July 21, 1992 through Relativity Records The album is one of Satriani's most popular releases and his highest-charting to date, reaching No. 22 on the U.S. ''Bil ...

'', 1992 * "Why", by Limp Bizkit from '' Greatest Hitz'', 2005 * "Why?", by Lonnie Mack from '' The Wham of that Memphis Man'', 1963 * "Why", by Mario from '' Go!'', 2007 * "Why", by Melanie Chisholm from '' Northern Star'', 1999 * "Why", by Natalie Imbruglia from ''

Left of the Middle ''Left of the Middle'' is the debut studio album by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia, released on 24 November 1997 by RCA Records. It is primarily an alternative pop album. Spurred by the success of lead single " Torn", the album reached numb ...

'', 1997 * "Why", by Ne-Yo from '' Non-Fiction'', 2015 * "Why", by NF from '' The Search'', 2019 * "Why?", by Reset, 1997 * "Why", by

Rooney Rooney may refer to: People *Wayne Rooney, English football manager and former player *Rooney family, of the Pittsburgh Steelers American football franchise *Rooney (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * Rooney (given nam ...

, 2016 * "Why", by Roy Woods from ''

Waking at Dawn ''Waking at Dawn'' is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist Roy Woods. It was released on July 1, 2016, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records. The album serves as a follow-up to his debut EP ''Exis (EP), Exis'' (2015). It was preceded ...

'', 2016 * "Why?", by Secondhand Serenade from '' A Twist In My Story'', 2008 * "Why", by Shawn Mendes from '' Shawn Mendes'', 2018 * "Why?", by the Specials, a B-side of the single " Ghost Town", 1981 * "Why", by Stabbing Westward from '' Wither Blister Burn & Peel'', 1996 * "Why", by Swift from ''

Thoughts Are Thought ''Thoughts Are Thought'' is Swift's debut album, released in 1999 on Blackbird Productions, and was rereleased in 2003 through Tribunal Records. It was re-released with bonus content on an enhanced CD featuring the video for the song "Titanic". ...

'', 1999 * "Why?", by Tracy Chapman from '' Tracy Chapman'', 1988 * "Why", by Uriah Heep, a B-side of the single " The Wizard", 1972 * "Why?", by Vanilla Ninja from '' Vanilla Ninja'', 2003 * "Why", by Wide Mouth Mason from ''

Where I Started ''Where I Started'' is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Wide Mouth Mason. The album produced four successful singles, "Why", "Companion (Lay Me Down)", "Sugarcane", and "Half A Chance". The album won the award for "Outstanding Rock ...

'', 1999 * "Why?", by Z-Ro from ''

The Life of Joseph W. McVey ''The Life of Joseph W. McVey'' is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on February 24, 2004 through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life/J. Prince Entertainment with distribution via Asylum Records. Recording sessions took place at ...

'', 2004 * "Why", written by Buddy Feyne, notably performed by Nat King Cole, 1954 * "Why", from the musical '' Tick, tick... BOOM!'', 2001 * "Why", from the television series '' Fraggle Rock'' * "Why? (The King of Love Is Dead)", by Nina Simone from ''

'Nuff Said! ''Nuff Said!'' is an album by jazz singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone. It was recorded (excluding tracks (10 and 11) at Westbury Music Fair, April 7, 1968, three days after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. The whole program that night was ...

, 1968 * "Why (What's Goin' On?)", by the Roots from ''

The Tipping Point ''The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference'' is the debut book by Malcolm Gladwell, first published by Little, Brown in 2000. Gladwell defines a tipping point as "the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling po ...

'', 2004 * "Why Why", by Doja Cat from ''

Planet Her ''Planet Her'' is the third studio album by American rapper and singer Doja Cat. It was released on June 25, 2021, by Kemosabe Records, Kemosabe and RCA Records. The album, titled after a Planets in science fiction, fictional planet created by D ...

'', 2021 * "Why, Why, Why", by Eddie Rabbitt from ''

Songs from Rabbittland ''Songs from Rabbittland'' is the fifteenth and final studio album by country artist Eddie Rabbitt. The album was released on April 10, 1998, and contained 17 children's songs, jokes, and stories told by Rabbitt that he wrote for his kids. There ...

'', 1998 * "Why, Why, Why", by Underworld, a B-side of the single " Rez", 1993 * "Why? Why? Why? (Is It So Hard)", by Paul Revere & the Raiders from '' The Spirit of '67'', 1966

Other media

* ''Why'' (board game), a game based on the television series ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' * ''Why?'' (film), a 1987 Czech film * ''Why?'' (1971 film), a 1971 short starring

O. J. Simpson Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Once a popular figure ...

and Tim Buckley * ''Why?'' (book), a children's book by

Tomie dePaola Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola (; September 15, 1934 – March 30, 2020) was an American writer and illustrator who created more than 260 children's books, such as '' Strega Nona''. He received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lifeti ...

* "Why?", an episode of the TV series '' As Time Goes By'' * ''

Why? with Hannibal Buress ''Why? with Hannibal Buress'' is an American late-night television series hosted by Hannibal Buress. On March 10, 2015, the series was green-lit for an eight-episode season. The series premiered on July 8, 2015, on Comedy Central. The show was m ...

'', a Comedy Central television series

Places

* Why, Arizona, an unincorporated community in the United States *

Why, Lakes Lakes State is a state in South Sudan. It has an area of 43,595.08 km2. Rumbek is the capital of the state. Lakes is in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan, in addition to Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and Warrap st ...

, South Sudan

Surname

* Alby Why (1899–1969), Australian rugby league footballer *

Jack Why John Why (3 April 1903 – 14 May 1944) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. A New South Wales state and Australian national representative three-quarter back, he played in the NSWRFL Premiership for the ...

(1903–1944), Australian rugby league footballer

Transport

* Whyteleafe railway station, Surrey, National Rail station code

Other uses

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, or simply why or _why, a computer programmer and artist *

World Hunger Year WhyHunger (formerly known as World Hunger Year, or WHY) is a non-profit registered 501(c)(3) organization working to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire ...

(WHY), a charity organization * Why?, a satirical wiki and subproject of

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