Don't Ask Me Why (Billy Joel song)

Don't Ask Me Why is a song written and performed by Billy Joel, released in 1980 on the album Glass Houses. It was the third single released from the album and reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

The song is characterized by its upbeat, Latin-influenced rhythm and instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitars, percussion, and a distinctive horn section. Lyrically, "Don't Ask Me Why" explores the complexities and often irrational nature of love. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer acknowledges the potential flaws and uncertainties in a relationship, but ultimately dismisses the need for logical explanation or justification, emphasizing the powerful, inexplicable pull of love itself.

The song's arrangement, including the prominent use of acoustic instruments and Latin rhythms, provides a contrast to the harder-edged rock sound that characterized some of the other tracks on the Glass Houses album. This stylistic diversity contributed to the album's overall success and demonstrated Joel's range as a songwriter and performer. "Don't Ask Me Why" remains a popular deep cut within Billy Joel's extensive catalog.