There’s a special kind of magic that happens when a story is told without a single word. Today, I’m thrilled to share that the official music video for “Why Do You Love Me?” (Instrumental) is now live on YouTube @christopherlouiepoetry—a version of the song that speaks through melody alone.
This instrumental rendition carries the same emotional arc as the original track, but instead of vocal phrasing, the feeling is expressed through a delicate blend of piano, flute, and harp. Each instrument becomes a voice of its own—soft, attentive, and honest. The piano traces the contours of the melody with patient intention. The flute drifts like a breath between thoughts. The harp threads tenderness through the spaces where words once lived. Together, they recreate the tune of the main song, not by replacing the vocals but by elevating the emotions beneath them.
When I created “Why Do You Love Me?” as a poem-turned-song, it was about responding to a lover’s simple but profound question. But the instrumental version uncovers something different. It invites you to step into the emotional landscape without being guided by lyrics. It allows the listener to fill in their own meaning, their own memories, their own heartbeat.
The new music video captures that feeling visually—a quiet, almost meditative immersion that mirrors the softness of the instrumental arrangement. As the melody unfolds, the video lingers on atmosphere, color, and motion, offering a space where sound becomes reflection. The video unfolds as a montage of still illustrations inspired by the Shakespearean era, brought to life with subtle stop-motion–style animation.
This release means a lot to me because it shows another side of the story—one that reminds us that love, wonder, and longing aren’t always spoken. Sometimes the most honest answers are the ones we feel, not the ones we say.
I hope you enjoy this new interpretation and let it accompany you wherever your moments of quiet lead.
