I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself
Dusty Springfield Lyrics
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Don't know just what to do with myself
I'm so used to doing everything with you
Planning everything for two
And now that we'er through
I just don't know what to do with my time
I'm so lonesome for you, it's a crime
Going to a movie only makes me sad
When I'm not with you, I just don't know what to do
Like a summer rose needs the sun and rain
I need your sweet love to beat all the pain
I just don't know what to do with myself
I just don't know what to do with myself
Baby, if your new love ever turns you down
Come back, I will be around
Just waiting for you, I don't know what else to do
In Dusty Springfield's song "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself," the singer is dealing with the aftermath of a difficult break-up. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and confusion as the singer struggles to cope with the loss of her significant other. The opening lines, "I just don't know what to do with myself, Don't know just what to do with myself," set the tone for the rest of the song.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's struggle to fill the time she once spent with her loved one. She is left feeling lonely and lost, and even simple activities like going to the movies or attending parties no longer provide her with any joy. The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, emphasizing the singer's sense of confusion and despair.
As the song progresses, the lyrics turn to a plea for her former lover to come back to her. The metaphor of the summer rose needing both sunlight and rain to survive is used to illustrate how she needs her ex-partner's love to overcome her pain. The song ends with a final plea for her lover to return, as the singer confesses that she is "still so crazy" for him.
Overall, "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" is a powerful portrayal of heartbreak and the struggle to move on after a break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
I just don't know what to do with myself
I'm feeling lost and unsure about how to spend my time without you.
Don't know just what to do with myself
I'm completely uncertain about how to fill my days without you here.
I'm so used to doing everything with you
I've grown accustomed to relying on you for just about everything in my life.
Planning everything for two
We always did everything together, and now I'm not sure how to make decisions on my own.
And now that we're through
Now that our relationship is over, I'm struggling to adjust to life without you.
I just don't know what to do with my time
I feel like I have too much free time now that we're not spending it together.
I'm so lonesome for you it's a crime
I'm filled with a deep sense of loneliness now that you're no longer around.
Going to the movie only makes me sad
Even the things we used to enjoy doing together only remind me of how much I miss you now.
Parties make me feel as bad
I can't even enjoy social events anymore because you're not there with me.
When I'm not with you
Whenever we're not together, I feel lost and incomplete.
Like a summer rose
Just like a rose needs sunlight and rain to thrive and grow,
It needs the sun and rain
I need your love and affection to help me feel whole again.
Oh, I need your sweet love
Without your love, I'm left feeling empty and alone.
To beat all the pain
Your love is the only thing that can help me overcome the pain and heartache I'm feeling.
Baby, if your new love ever turns you down
If your new relationship doesn't work out, I'll still be here, waiting for you to come back to me.
Come back, I will be around
I'm still here for you, even after everything that's happened between us.
Just waiting for you
I'm patiently waiting for you to realize that you still love me too.
I don't know what else to do
I'm at a loss for how to move on or find happiness without you.
I'm still so crazy for you
Despite everything, I still love you deeply and passionately.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach
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Brave man
@susanpurnell2433
Every single time I hear Dusty Springfield sing I get goose bumps. Such a powerful voice full of emotion - no electronic gimmicks, just pure talent.
@neilg2640
Same experience. Very few singers evoke this response.
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@anthonycouldlewissimmons
Me toooooooo ❤
@sararichmond8476
Iconic Dusty. This amazing song sounds just as good today as it did back then when I was a kid. I was gobsmacked then. Still am. What an incredible voice!
@feeltheforce10
This song has been played to death over the decades yet still sounds so fresh and powerful.Brilliant.
@glynisroberts5029
Dusty was an amazing singer. This song is so haunting. Its utterly beautiful.
@jeffreyhickman3871
I don’t find this song 🎧 to be haunting, but I’ve been through a lot of relationships that left me to “plan everything for one ☝️”. When ya think 🤔 ya got it made, POOF!! 💨. It’s gone, hence the name, “I just don’t know what to do with myself.” Your friend, Jeff.