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 portrayal of vulnerability, noting that the act of "masking" herself with stage makeup makes her appear more exposed rather than hidden.

: As the song progresses, she transforms into the "Vegas showgirl" character featured on the Diva album cover, complete with a feathered headdress and sequins. Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)

: While often interpreted as being about a romantic partner (some suggest her former bandmate Dave Stewart), Lennox has said it more broadly represents the "aftermath" of personal battles and the "ashes of experience".

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. : The song was a major hit, peaking

: 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 : While often interpreted as being about a

"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