The Things I Used To Do
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Things that I used to do
Some I won't do no more
Things that I used to do
Some I won't do no more

Used to sit and hold your hand, baby
Begging you, not today
Used to search all night for you baby
And I search always anything
Used to search all night for you baby
And I search always anything
Yeah, and I'm new alone again, darlin'
You was out somewhere with your other man

I'm gonna send you back to your mother, baby
Or I'm gonna back to my family too
I'm gonna send you back to your mother, baby
Or I'm gonna back to my family too





Nothing I ever do pleases you, darlin'
Or I just can't get along with you

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song "The Things I Used To Do" is a classic blues track that delves into a theme of nostalgia and regret. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics as Berry sings, "Things that I used to do, some I won't do no more." With this, the singer is reflecting on past actions that he has taken and the impact they have had on his life. It's clear from the lyrics that these past choices have left the singer feeling pensive and possibly even a little bit remorseful.


The first verse of the song gives us an insight into the singer's past relationship. He sings about how he used to sit and hold his lover's hand, begging her to stay with him. It becomes quite apparent that the singer would do almost anything to keep this person in his life. However, despite his best efforts, his lover still leaves and goes off with another man. The second verse of the song continues the theme of searching for love and it seems that the singer always ends up alone again.


In the final part of the song, Berry sings about his frustration with his current relationship. He feels that nothing he does pleases his current partner and he just can't seem to get along with her. It's a potent message about relationships and how they can bring both joy and pain. Overall, the song is a perfect representation of traditional blues music, with its raw and honest lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Things that I used to do
Reflecting on past behaviors


Some I won't do no more
Some behaviors I have changed


Used to sit and hold your hand, baby
I used to be close with you


Begging you, not today
Asking for time or space


Used to search all night for you baby
Desperately seeking connection


And I search always anything
Going to great lengths


Yeah, and I'm new alone again, darlin'
Feeling abandoned


You was out somewhere with your other man
Betrayal of trust


I'm gonna send you back to your mother, baby
Threatening to end relationship


Or I'm gonna back to my family too
Ending relationship and returning to family for support


Nothing I ever do pleases you, darlin'
Feeling unappreciated or undervalued


Or I just can't get along with you
Struggling to communicate or connect with partner




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Written by: Eddie Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

layde1

That audience dressed stiff and formally witnessing such an amazing performance from one of the kings of rock and roll.

NilsOlof Olsson

Chuck is also dressed stiff.

Morris65 J

A King of Rock & Roll sure knows how to sing the blues! Plays a pretty fair guitar as well!-)

Pentagrammaton

Elvis is the king. Chuck Berry is the God of Rock & Roll

Stew Dapples

I love this version... perfect

γ€ŠMYAS》 Le Sultan de Bergame

He's just explaining and showing us WHAT'S THE REAL N'ONLY BLUES.
BLUES,BLUES FOR EVER....
kisses from France and take care πŸ˜‰πŸ˜˜

Rick S

A KING of Rock n Roll for sure!!! thank god that we have YouTube so we can witness this

Garage Jazz Ensemble

Chuck's got a very jazzy band here, specially the drummer and the bass player

Mark David

The King of Rock and Roll.

Jordan Fox

LITERALLY F*CKING INCREDIBLE!!! This video needs to be video programmed directly into peoples mind with the worlds most incredibly sounding headphones that ever exited. Then, just then....ladies & gents; me may have ourselves, a complete Utopia.

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