The song "Can You Tell Me Why" (also known as "Legal Fee Blues") by Peter Green Splinter Group is a reflective and narrative piece about the frustrating and bewildering experience of being legally represented and burdened with excessive fees. The lyrics describe someone unexpectedly entering the singer's life and proclaiming to be their representative. The singer is surprised and asks the question, "Oh my, can you tell me why?" They express that they never asked for or needed anyone's help, but this person insisted on being involved. The singer narrates how despite their initial resistance, the representative persisted and continued to demand their services. The singer questions the need for paying such high legal fees when they claim to be innocent and haven't done anything wrong. They express their confusion and frustration by saying, "What I say they just carried on and on," implying that the representative is not listening to their protests. Feeling trapped and condemned, the singer emphasizes that they have always been a good person and haven't committed any wrongdoing. They assert that they are innocent and deserve better treatment. However, they are being forced to pay these fees, which they believe to be unnecessary. The lyrics express the singer's sense of helplessness and the feeling that they are being taken advantage of. They suggest that the representative needs them more than they need the representative, and that they are being unfairly burdened with the cost of legal fees. The song conveys a plea for understanding and support. The singer questions how long they will have to endure this situation and expresses a desire for it to end. They plea for someone to intervene and ensure that they are not left penniless, asking for some money to be left for them to spend. Overall, "Can You Tell Me Why" is a personal reflection on the frustrations and hardships associated with being legally represented and the financial burdens that come with it.
