Why by Sabrina Carpenter

"Why" is a song recorded by American singer Sabrina Carpenter included on the Japanese edition of Singular: Act I (2018). The track was written by Carpenter, Brett McLaughlin, and its producer Jonas Jeberg. The song was released on July 7, 2017, through Hollywood Records. "Why" is a midtempo electropop and dark pop song backed by a hypnotic synthesizer loop and a finger-click beat and slick beat at the chorus. According to Carpenter, the lyrics talks about her and a guy being completely opposite, but they’re made for each other. The song peaked at number twenty-one on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, marking Carpenter's second Billboard-chart single and was certified gold by United States (RIAA). It was accompanied by a music video directed by Jay Martin and filmed in New York City. It was released on Vevo channel on July 19, 2017. The music video begins with Carpenter and her love interest, Casey Cott, having a conversation where both don’t have the same likes in movies. Carpenter promoted "Why" with several televised performances, including on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Live with Kelly and Ryan.