Things I do
Andy Shauf Lyrics


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Seems like I should have known better
Than to turn my head like it didn't matter
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?

It was supposed to be a surprise
Me showing up, you thought I was working
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?

Thought you'd be happy to see me
But you said, "What the hell are you doing here?"
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?

You pushed me away from him
He said, "Buddy, calm down," you were so embarrassed
Seems like I should have known better
Than to turn my head like it didn't matter
Why do I do the things I do




When I know I am losing you?
When I know I am losing you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andy Shauf's song "Things I do" paints a picture of a guy who is losing his romantic partner but also struggling to understand why he keeps making the wrong choices. The use of rhetorical questions throughout the song highlights the guy's confusion and his difficulty in accepting responsibility for his actions.


In the first verse, he admits that he knows that he should have acted differently but he turned his head like it didn't matter. This could suggest that he is avoiding confronting the reality of their issues and is attempting to brush things under the carpet. The use of the phrase "losing you" is significant, indicating that he is acknowledging the likelihood that he is losing his loved one as a result of his actions.


In the second verse, the guy attempts to surprise his partner by turning up unexpectedly at their chosen location, hoping that this unexpected romantic gesture will help to win back some lost ground. However, he is met with negativity and an unpleasant reception from his partner. This reinforces the idea that the guy is struggling to get a hold of the situation and does not seem to understand the source of the issues.


In the final verse, there is an altercation between him and someone else, as they try to defend his soon-to-be ex-partner. The guy's frustration and heightened emotions are evident in his reaction, which ends up causing embarrassment to his partner. In the end, the guy is left to ponder his actions again and why he seems to be making things worse despite his efforts to fix them.


Line by Line Meaning

Seems like I should have known better
It appears that I should have had more intelligence and insight


Than to turn my head like it didn't matter
I should have paid attention, rather than acting like it wasn't important


Why do I do the things I do
I wonder what motivates me to behave in such a way


When I know I am losing you?
When I understand that I am letting go of you?


It was supposed to be a surprise
This was meant to be unexpected


Me showing up, you thought I was working
You believed I was occupied elsewhere when I arrived


Thought you'd be happy to see me
I presumed that you would rejoice in seeing me


But you said, "What the hell are you doing here?"
However, you asked harshly what I was doing there


You pushed me away from him
You physically separated me from him


He said, "Buddy, calm down," you were so embarrassed
He encouraged me to relax, but you were mortified


When I know I am losing you?
When I understand that I am letting go of you?




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Written by: Andy Shauf

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That smile between Andy and the drummer

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