things
Daniel O'Donnell Lyrics


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Every night I sit here by my window (window)
Staring at the lonely avenue (avenue)
Watching lovers holding hands and laughing (laughing)
Thinking about the things we used to do.

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
(Things) like a kiss in the dark
(Things) like a sailboat ride (yeah, yeah)
What about the night we cried
Things like a lovers vow
Things that we don't do now
Thinking about the things we used to do.

Well, memories are all I have to cling to (cling to)
And heartaches are the friends I'm talking to (talking to)
When I'm not thinking of just how much I love you
I'm thinking about the things we used to do.

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
(Things) like a kiss in the dark
(Things) like a sailboat ride (yeah, yeah)
What about the night we cried
Things like a lovers vow
Things that we don't do now
Thinking about the things we used to do.

I still can hear the jukebox softly playing
The face I see each day belongs to you
There's not a single sound
There's nobody else around
Just me thinking of things we used to do

(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
(Things) like a kiss in the dark
(Things) like a sailboat ride (yeah, yeah)
What about the night we cried
Things like a lovers vow
Things that we don't do now
Thinking about the things we used to do.

Well, I'm just thinking about the things we used to do.




Walking down the lonely avenue
Yes, I'm just thinking about the things we used to do...

Overall Meaning

In Daniel O'Donnell's song "Things", the lyrics express a feeling of longing for the past, particularly reminiscing about past memories with a former lover. O'Donnell explains how he spends his nights staring out of the window, watching lovers and thinking about the things he used to do. These things include walks in parks, kisses in the dark, sailboat rides, and promises of love; all the sweet moments that he shared with his partner. Sadly, all O'Donnell has left now are memories and heartbreak, but he still clings to these memories of the past to keep himself going. He hears a jukebox softly playing and as he thinks about the things he used to do, he walks alone down the lonely avenue.


The song appears to be a tale of regret, loss, and heartbreak, which are prevalent themes in many love songs. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, evoking feelings of nostalgia and sadness. O'Donnell's voice is soft and gentle, adding to the emotional weight of the song. Overall, "Things" is a beautiful song that captures the complexities of love and loss, and resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I sit here by my window (window)
Every evening I spend my time sitting by the window, gazing outside.


Staring at the lonely avenue (avenue)
I'm looking at the street with no one to talk to or hang out with.


Watching lovers holding hands and laughing (laughing)
I see couples happily walking together, holding hands and enjoying each other's company.


Thinking about the things we used to do.
I'm reminiscing about the moments we had when we were together.


(Thinking about things) like a walk in the park
I'm recalling small yet special moments, like when we went for a walk in the park.


(Things) like a kiss in the dark
I'm thinking about the intimate moments we shared while we were in the dark.


(Things) like a sailboat ride (yeah, yeah)
I'm remembering the times we spent together on a sailboat, enjoying each other's company.


What about the night we cried
I'm also recalling sad moments we shared, like the night we cried together.


Things like a lovers vow
I'm thinking about the promises we made to each other when we were in love.


Things that we don't do now
I'm aware that the things we used to do together cannot be enjoyed now, as we're not together anymore.


Well, memories are all I have to cling to (cling to)
The only thing I can hold on to now are the memories we shared together.


And heartaches are the friends I'm talking to (talking to)
Whenever I feel heartbroken, it's as though my heartache is my only friend.


When I'm not thinking of just how much I love you
I'm not always thinking of how much I love you.


I'm thinking about the things we used to do.
But most of the time, my thoughts are consumed by the happy moments we once shared.


I still can hear the jukebox softly playing
I can still hear the music playing in the background, the same old tunes we would listen to whenever we went out.


The face I see each day belongs to you
Despite the fact that you're not physically here, I still imagine seeing your face when I look around.


There's not a single sound
It's quiet, and I'm alone with my thoughts.


There's nobody else around
There's no one here with me, just my memories.


Just me thinking of things we used to do
It's just me, lost in thought, thinking about the memories we once shared.


Well, I'm just thinking about the things we used to do.
All I can do now is think about the happy memories we made together, knowing that it's all in the past.


Walking down the lonely avenue
I'm also walking down the avenue, feeling lonely and lost.


Yes, I'm just thinking about the things we used to do...
My thoughts are consumed by the memories of when we were together and the things we used to enjoy doing with each other.




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