(official Music Video) - Annie Lennox - Why

: 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.

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. Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)

: The song was a major hit, peaking at #5 in the UK and helping the album Diva reach #1. : Critics have praised the video for its

"Why" is the debut solo single by Scottish singer-songwriter , released in 1992 as the lead track from her first solo album, Diva . The song is a powerful ballad that explores themes of a failing relationship, guilt, and the difficulty of communication. The Music Video "Why" is the debut solo single by Scottish

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

Watch the official music video to see Annie Lennox's celebrated transformation and performance: Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video) AnnieLennoxVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2009

: 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.