How Not To
Dan + Shay Lyrics


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I can honestly understand why it's over
I can go through the motions of walking away
I can give you the key and take my things back
I can find plenty things to fill my days

But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to

You're like second nature, baby, you're just like breathing
Melody that you hear and you can't forget
And time goes by and I still need you
Yeah, you're worth the heartbreak and the regret

But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to

I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I'll probably turn down your road
Knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "How Not To" by Dan + Shay depict the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The singer acknowledges that they can understand why the relationship had to end and can go through the motions of leaving, but they still struggle to forget about their former partner. The repetition of "I just don't know how not to" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's feeling of being trapped in their emotions and their inability to move on.


The lyrics also highlight the contradictory nature of the singer's thoughts and actions. While they know they should be strong and move on, they also recognize that they will likely end up going back to their former partner and feeling regretful in the morning. The reference to the former partner being like "second nature" and a constant presence in the singer's life shows the emotional attachment that still persists.


Overall, the lyrics of "How Not To" express the struggle of letting go of a past relationship and the emotional turmoil that comes with conflicting desires.


Line by Line Meaning

I can honestly understand why it's over
I comprehend the reason why our relationship has ended


I can go through the motions of walking away
I am capable of pretending to move on


I can give you the key and take my things back
I can return your belongings and retrieve mine


I can find plenty things to fill my days
I have the ability to find other activities to occupy my time


But I don't know how not to think about you
Despite my efforts, I cannot stop myself from thinking about you


When it's late at night and quiet
Especially during the late hours of the night when there is less noise to distract me


And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
I am aware that it would be better for me to appear strong and move on


But I'll probably turn down your road
But in reality, I will most likely make my way to your street


Knock-knock on your door
I will knock on your door


Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
I will give in to your embrace and wake up next to you in the morning


Hating myself and the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I despise myself for being unable to control my desire for you


You're like second nature, baby, you're just like breathing
Your presence and existence have become second nature to me, like breathing


Melody that you hear and you can't forget
You are like a melody that is impossible to get out of my head


And time goes by and I still need you
Even as time passes, I still require your presence


Yeah, you're worth the heartbreak and the regret
You are worth experiencing the pain and remorse that come with loving you


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Oh-oh-oh-oh
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Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Kevin Bard, Paul Digiovanni, Adam Hambrick

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LYRICS

I can honestly understand why it's over
I can go through the motions of walking awayĀ 
I can give you the key and take my things backĀ 
I can find plenty things to fill my days

But I don't know how not to think about youĀ 
When it's late at night and crying
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I probably turn down your road, knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself for the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not toĀ 
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to

You're like second nature, baby, you're just like breathin'Ā 
A melody that you hear and you can't forgetĀ 
The time goes by and I still need you
Yeah, you were at the heartbreak of no regret

But I don't know how not to think about youĀ 
When it's late at night and cryingĀ 
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I probably turn down your road, knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself for the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not toĀ 
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to

I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and crying
But I know that I ought to be the one who's strong and just moves on
But I probably turn down your road, knock-knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself for the way that I can't help the way I still want youĀ 
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not toĀ 
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not to



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#LYRICS:

I can honestly understand why it's over
I can go through the motions of walking away
I can give you the key and take my things back
I can find plenty things to fill my days

But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I probably turn down your road, knock knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself for the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not toĀ [x2]

You're like second nature baby, you're just like breathin'
A melody that you hear and you can't forget
The time goes by and I still need you
Yeah, you were at the heartbreak of no regret

But I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
And I know that I ought to be the one who is strong and just moves on
But I probably turn down your road, knock knock on your door
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning
Hating myself for the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not toĀ [x2]

I don't know how not to think about you
When it's late at night and quiet
But I know that I ought to be the one who's strong and just moves on
But I probably turn down your road, knock knock on your door,
Fall back in your arms, wake up in the morning,
Hating myself for the way that I can't help the way I still want you
I just don't know how not to, how not to, how not toĀ [x2]



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