Drake
Doing It Wrong Lyrics
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It's just the end of a world, that you had with one girl
And she's the reason it happened, but she's overreacting
And it's all because she don't want things to change
So cry if you need to, but I can't stay to watch you
That's the wrong thing to do
Touch if you need to, but I can't stay to hold you
Talk if you need to, but I can't stay to hear you
That's the wrong thing to do
Cause you'll say you love me, and I'll end up lying
And say I love you too
But I need someone different
You know it, oh ho, you know it
Oh ho, you know it, we both know it
I need someone different
You know it, oh ho, you know it
Oh ho, you know it, we both know it
Something's been missing
You know it, oh ho, she knows it
Oh ho, I know it, we all know it
I need someone different
(Oh ho, oh ho)
We live in a generation of, not being in love, and not being together
But we sure make it feel like we're together
Cause we're scared to see each other with somebody else
So cry if you need to, but I can't stay to watch you
That's the wrong thing to do
Touch if you need to, but I can't stay to hold you
That's the wrong thing to do
Talk if you need to, but I can't stay to hear you
That's the wrong thing to do
Cause you'll say you love me, and I'll end up lying
And say I love you too
But I need someone different
You know it, oh ho, you know it
Oh ho, you know it, we both know it
I need someone different
You know it, oh ho, you know it
Oh ho, you know it, we both know it
Something's been missing
You know it, oh ho, she knows it
Oh ho, I know it, we all know it
I need someone different
(Oh ho, oh ho)
In "Doing it Wrong," Drake sings about the end of a relationship that was once good but has now gone sour. He tells his former lover that she's overreacting about the breakup and that it's merely the end of their world together. He urges her to cry and express her emotions but tells her he can't stay to watch because that's the wrong thing to do. He can't hold her or listen to her because he knows she'll say she loves him, and he'll end up lying and saying it back.
Drake continues to express that he needs someone different and that they both know it. He acknowledges that something was missing in their relationship, and they all know it. He explains that they live in a generation where love and togetherness are not prioritized, but people still pretend to be together to avoid seeing each other with someone else.
Overall, the song has a somber tone and deals with the aftermath of a break-up. Despite the lyrics' melancholy, the song has a catchy beat and is an excellent representation of Drake's introspective and emotional style.
Line by Line Meaning
When a good thing goes bad it's not the end of the world
Just because a relationship ends doesn't mean life is over
It's just the end of a world, that you had with one girl
It's the end of a unique relationship that you had with a specific person
And she's the reason it happened, but she's overreacting
The breakup was caused by her actions, but she is reacting excessively
And it's all because she don't want things to change
She doesn't want to accept the changes that come with the end of the relationship
So cry if you need to, but I can't stay to watch you
It's okay to cry, but I can't be there to witness your pain
That's the wrong thing to do
It's not healthy to hold onto someone who doesn't love you back anymore
Touch if you need to, but I can't stay to hold you
It's okay to need physical comfort, but I can't provide it anymore
Talk if you need to, but I can't stay to hear you
It's okay to want to talk, but I can't keep listening to the same things over and over
Cause you'll say you love me, and I'll end up lying
If we keep pretending, we'll both be lying to ourselves and each other
And say I love you too
We can't keep saying 'I love you' when we both know it's not true
But I need someone different
I need to move on and find someone who is a better match for me
You know it, oh ho, you know it
You already feel the same way and know it's time to let go
We live in a generation of, not being in love, and not being together
Our generation has difficulty finding true love and staying committed to one another
But we sure make it feel like we're together
We have the tendency to act as if we're in relationships even though we're not truly committed
Cause we're scared to see each other with somebody else
We don't want to see the other person moved on and happy with someone else
Something's been missing
We know deep down that the relationship wasn't fulfilling
Oh ho, she knows it
The other person, our ex-partner, knows that something was missing too
Oh ho, I know it, we all know it
We both know that we weren't right for each other
I need someone different
I need to move on and find someone who is a better match for me
(Oh ho, oh ho)
An expression of realization and acceptance of the situation
Contributed by Allison R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SooperJordan
who ever broke drakes heart made him rich
@mariovelasquez9860
True dat
@samantham8696
Lil Wayne
@OUTSIDEUPPINGIT
April M 💀😭😭😭
@israelnieves7282
For real thoooo someone break mine plzzz
@justaguywholikeshentai4093
@PussyDestroyer69 he didn’t give him this song he gave him shot for me, practice, the ride
@johanemukumene2357
2021 still listening to old Drake. " Cry if you need to but i can't stay to hold you"😭
@Afiq402
I listen to this because old vines 😔
@xmvillain9259
ITS THE WRONG THING TO DO 😔
@Gaaze
hello drake