Donaldson had been composing and recording since 1964. He rocketed to popularity in 1971 with his winning entry in the annual Jamaican Festival Song Competition, "Cherry Oh Baby". He went on to win the festival again in in 1977, 1978, 1984 and 1993. The "Cherry Oh Baby" has been very popular, and has been covered more than thirty times, including covers by The Rolling Stones and UB40.
The Way You Do The Things You Do
Eric Donaldson Lyrics
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You know you could have been a candle
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
And babe you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
But I can tell
The way you do the things you do
Alright, the way you do the things you do
As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you cool my heart
You know you could have been a cooler
And baby you're so smart
You know you could have been a school book
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
But I can tell
The way you do the things you do
Oh, the way you do the things you do
You make my life so rich
You know you could've been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have been some honey
Well, you could of been anything that you wanted to
But I can tell
The way you do the things you do
Alright, the way you do the things you do
You make my life so bright!
The way you do the things you do
You really set me off my feet
The way you do the things you do, yeah
You make me feel alright, you make me feel alright
In "The Way You Do the Things You Do," Eric Donaldson sings about a person who is so special and unique that they could have been anything they wanted to be. Donaldson admires the person's smile, scent, intelligence, and ability to sweep him off his feet. He goes on to say that this person could have been a flower, a school book or even some money, but instead they are themselves, and the way they do the things they do brings happiness and brightness into his life.
This song is an example of how love and admiration can transcend labels, titles, and statuses, and how accepting someone for who they are can bring more joy than trying to fit them into a preconceived mold. The lyrics are also a tribute to the small details that make a person unique, and how they can have a big impact on another person's life.
Overall, "The Way You Do the Things You Do" is a sweet and romantic song that celebrates individuality and the power of love to bring happiness into people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a smile so bright
Your smile is very beautiful and radiant
You know you could have been a candle
You are so beautiful that you could be the source of light like a candle
I'm holding you so tight
I am holding you firmly
You know you could have been a handle
You have the strength to be a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You have succeeded in captivating my heart and soul
You know you could've been a broom
You have the ability to do any job so well even as a broom
And babe you smell so sweet
You have a fragrant scent about you that is captivating
You know you could've been some perfume
You are so sweet and fragrant that you could be a perfume
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
You have all the potential and qualities to be anything you want to be
But I can tell
However, from what I can see and feel
The way you do the things you do
You have a unique way of doing things that makes you special
As pretty as you are
You are very attractive and beautiful
You know you could've been a flower
Your beauty is like that of a flower
If good looks were minutes
If beauty could be measured in time
You know you could have been an hour
You would be worth an hour for how beautiful you are
The way you cool my heart
You have a way of easing and soothing my heart
You know you could have been a cooler
You have the power to be anything that can give me comfort and ease
And baby you're so smart
You have great intellectual ability and talent
You know you could have been a school book
You have the knowledge and ability to be a source of learning like a school book
You make my life so rich
You add great value and worth to my life
You know you could've been some money
You are as valuable as money
And baby you're so sweet
You have a sweet and lovable nature
You know you could have been some honey
You are as sweet and desirable as honey
You make me feel alright, you make me feel alright
You bring happiness and contentment to my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Rogers, William Robinson Jr.
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