Something That We Do
Clint Black Lyrics
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I can see that picture in my head
I still believe the words we said
Forever will ring true
Love is certain, love is kind
Love is yours and love is mine
But it isn't something that we find
It's something that we do
It's flying high and laying low
Let your strongest feelings show
And your weakness, too
It's a little and a lot to ask
An endless and a welcome task
Love isn't something that we have
It's something that we do
We help to make each other all that we can be
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
It gives me heart remembering how
We started with a simple vow
There's so much to look back on now
Still it feels brand-new
We're on a road that has no end
And each day we begin again
Love's not just something that we're in
It's something that we do
We help to make each other all that we can be
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
Love is wide, love is long
Love is deep and love is strong
Love is why I love this song
And I hope you love it too
I remember well the day we wed
I can see that picture in my head
Love isn't just those words we said
It's something that we do
There's no request too big or small
We give ourselves, we give our all
Love isn't someplace that we fall
It's something that we do
In Clint Black's song "Something That We Do," the singer reflects on his marriage and the true meaning of love. The opening lines describe the day of his wedding, where he can still recall the image of him and his partner making their vows. He explains that love is something that is not found, but rather created through actions and devotion. The singer then lists the qualities that love embodies, such as certainty, kindness, and ownership. He describes the various ways in which love is shown, such as holding on tightly, letting go, showing strength and weakness, and asking a lot but welcoming it.
The second verse outlines how the couple make each other better and how their love is special because of the effort they put in as a team. The singer emphasizes that their love is not stagnant, but dynamic and constantly evolving. The chorus repeats the notion that love is not just a feeling or a state of being, but rather an action that requires dedication and commitment. The final verse reinforces the idea that there are no boundaries or limits to how much love can be given and that it is all-encompassing. The final line of the song serves as a reminder that love is more than just words and feelings, but it is also something that is done.
Overall, "Something That We Do" is a tribute to the beauty and work of love, and how it takes action and effort to maintain and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember well the day we wed
The singer fondly remembers the day they got married
I can see that picture in my head
The singer has vivid memories of their wedding day
I still believe the words we said
The singer still holds true to the vows they made
Forever will ring true
The artist believes their love will last forever
Love is certain, love is kind
Love is a positive, sure thing
Love is yours and love is mine
Love belongs to both partners
But it isn't something that we find
Love isn't something that can be found, but rather created
It's something that we do
Love is an action that must be taken and continuously maintained
It's holding tight, lettin' go
Love requires a balance between holding on and letting go
It's flying high and laying low
Love is about experiencing the highs and lows together
Let your strongest feelings show
It's important to express your feelings in a relationship
And your weakness, too
Sharing vulnerabilities is part of building intimacy in a relationship
It's a little and a lot to ask
Love requires both small and big efforts
An endless and a welcome task
Maintaining love is a lifelong commitment that the singer is happy to undertake
Love isn't something that we have
Love is not a tangible thing to possess
We help to make each other all that we can be
Being in a loving relationship allows each partner to reach their full potential
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
Each partner has their own sources of strength and inspiration
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
The unique aspect of the singer's love comes from how they work together as a team
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
The partners are so merged together in their love that it's difficult to distinguish between them
It gives me heart remembering how
Thinking back on their love gives the artist a warm feeling in their heart
We started with a simple vow
The foundation of their love began with a simple promise
There's so much to look back on now
The artist has many memories to reflect on
Still it feels brand-new
Despite the memories, their love still feels fresh and new
We're on a road that has no end
Their journey together has no definitive endpoint
And each day we begin again
They make a fresh start in their relationship every day
Love's not just something that we're in
Love is not just a state of being, but an active effort
It's something that we do
Love is a continuous process that requires effort and action
There's no request too big or small
Part of love is being willing to do anything for your partner
We give ourselves, we give our all
Love is about selflessness and generosity
Love isn't someplace that we fall
Love cannot be explained by fate or chance
It's something that we do
Love is a conscious choice and constant effort
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, WRITE! ON MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD EWING II, CLINT BLACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RichardFeynmanRules
I remember well the day we wed
I can see that picture in my head
I still believe the words we said
Forever will ring true
Love is certain, love is kind
Love is yours and love is mine
But it isn't something that we find
It's something that we do
It's holding tight, lettin' go
It's flying high and laying low
Let your strongest feelings show
And your weakness, too
It's a little and a lot to ask
An endless and a welcome task
Love isn't something that we have
It's something that we do
We help to make each other all that we can be
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
It gives me heart remembering how
We started with a simple vow
There's so much to look back on now
Still it feels brand-new
We're on a road that has no end
And each day we begin again
Love's not just something that we're in
It's something that we do
We help to make each other all that we can be
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
Love is wide, love is long
Love is deep and love is strong
Love is why I love this song
And I hope you love it too
I remember well the day we wed
I can see that picture in my head
Love isn't just those words we said
It's something that we do
There's no request too big or small
We give ourselves, we give our all
Love isn't someplace that we fall
It's something that we do
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1997 {November 16th} "Something That We Do"* by Clint Black peaked at #2 {for 3 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, for the three weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for those three weeks was "Love Gets Me Every Time" by Shania Twain...
"Something That We Do" reached #3 on the Canadian RPM Country Singles chart...
Between 1989 and 2008 Clint Black had fifty-two records on the Hot Country Singles chart, twenty-nine made the Top 10 with thirteen reaching #1...
Seven of his fifty-two charted records were duets, three with Lisa Hartman Black and one each with Wynonna, Martina McBride, Roy Rogers, and Hank Williams, Jr.
Clint Patrick Black will celebrate his 59th birthday in three months on February 4th, 2021...
* "Something That We Do" was Clint Black's fifth of five of his records to peak at #2...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Country Singles' Top 10 on November 16th, 1997:
At #3. "Thank God For Believers" by Mark Chesnutt
#4. "Watch This" by Clay Walker
#5. "Love Is The The Right Place" by Bryan White
#6. "Today My World Slipped Away" by George Strait
#7. "From Here To Eternity" by Michael Peterson
#8. "Everywhere" by Tim McGraw
#9. "Please" by the Kinleys
#10. "Between The Devil and Me" by Alan Jackson
Janet Wilson
This was my husband's and my wedding song 19 years ago, today. It still rings true. We still love it as much, today, as we did all those years ago.
David Okin
Ours too. 18 years
Swingdancer Ken
Ours, too, 24 years ago today. I even sang it to her, with Clint Black. 😃
Cindy Stokes
Married 1998 and this was our song. One child and 3 dog (children) later. Marrying my husband, best thing I ever did...this song says it all!
Cortney Stetson
I was just thinking of using it for my wedding next year
Noknees Looney
It was our wedding song from May of 1998. Still together, 4 kids and happy.
RichardFeynmanRules
I remember well the day we wed
I can see that picture in my head
I still believe the words we said
Forever will ring true
Love is certain, love is kind
Love is yours and love is mine
But it isn't something that we find
It's something that we do
It's holding tight, lettin' go
It's flying high and laying low
Let your strongest feelings show
And your weakness, too
It's a little and a lot to ask
An endless and a welcome task
Love isn't something that we have
It's something that we do
We help to make each other all that we can be
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
It gives me heart remembering how
We started with a simple vow
There's so much to look back on now
Still it feels brand-new
We're on a road that has no end
And each day we begin again
Love's not just something that we're in
It's something that we do
We help to make each other all that we can be
Though we can find our strength and inspiration independently
The way we work together is what sets our love apart
So closely that you can't tell where I end and where you start
Love is wide, love is long
Love is deep and love is strong
Love is why I love this song
And I hope you love it too
I remember well the day we wed
I can see that picture in my head
Love isn't just those words we said
It's something that we do
There's no request too big or small
We give ourselves, we give our all
Love isn't someplace that we fall
It's something that we do
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jaime ibañez
Gracias Richard, saludos desde Monterrey, México