The Things We Do for Love
Frank Chacksfield And Orchestra Lyrics


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Oh no you can't stay, can't leave
Got you feeling so weak
Love came and made you
So blind

You try your best
To get it out of your head
Cos love made you,
You lose your mind.

The things we do for love,
Love,
Love make you blind and crazy,
Love make your vision hazy,
Love, love,
All the little things we do for love.
Love, love,
(Love make you blind and crazy),
(Love make your vision hazy),
L-l-l-l-love, l-l-l-l-love,

The cars at close
And love is the call
You came too far
Say no no
And they must line up
Cruising the sun
Spend all your credit cards

Yeah, oh
Love make you blind and crazy,
Love make your vision hazy,
Yeah, oh
All the things we do for love.
Love make you crazy.

La la la la la la la
La la la la la
The things we
La la la la la la la
La la la la la
The things we do for love,
All the crazy little things we do
(The things we do for love)
All the little things I do for you
(The things we do for love)

Oh yes I've played the fool,




For love
Oh, no, no, yeah.

Overall Meaning

The song "The Things We Do for Love" by Frank Chacksfield And Orchestra touches upon the often-unreasonable nature of love. The opening lines, "Oh no you can't stay, can't leave, got you feeling so weak," describes the dilemma of a person who is caught in between the desire to stay and leave their relationship. The power of love is so strong that it makes people blind to their own needs and wants, as seen in the line "Love came and made you so blind". Despite the hardship, people try their best to get over it, as indicated in the lyrics "You try your best to get it out of your head, cos love made you lose your mind."


The chorus "The things we do for love, love, love make you blind and crazy, love make your vision hazy, love, love, all the little things we do for love," emphasizes the idea that love can make people irrational and do things out of the ordinary. The verse "The cars at close and love is the call, you came too far say no no, and they must line up cruising the sun, spend all your credit cards" depicts a scenario where love proves to be too much for the singer, who has to spend all their money to keep things going. The concluding verse "Oh yes I've played the fool, for love. Oh, no, no, yeah." afford a sense of resolve that the singer has learned from their experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh no you can't stay, can't leave
Your indecisiveness comes from the overwhelming power of love that you are feeling.


Got you feeling so weak
The intensity of your love has left you feeling helpless and vulnerable.


Love came and made you
Your once rational state of mind has been altered by the overwhelming feeling of love.


So blind
Your perception of the world around you has become obscured by the all-encompassing nature of love.


You try your best
You attempt to rid yourself of thoughts of love, but it is an exercise in futility.


To get it out of your head
You wish to be freed from the constant thoughts of love that occupy your mind.


Cos love made you,
The reason you can't shake off the feeling of love is because it has fundamentally changed you.


You lose your mind.
The all-consuming nature of love has caused you to lose your grip on reality.


The cars at close
The pursuit of love is akin to a race, with both parties vying for the upper hand.


And love is the call
The feeling of love is a powerful motivator that demands attention and action.


You came too far
You have invested too much of yourself into this relationship to simply walk away.


Say no no
Despite any reservations you may have, you cannot resist the pull of love.


And they must line up
Other suitors are waiting in the wings, ready to replace you if you falter in your commitment to love.


Cruising the sun
The pursuit of love fills your days and consumes your thoughts to the point of obsession.


Spend all your credit cards
The lengths to which you will go for love are limitless, even if it means sacrificing your own financial stability.


All the crazy little things we do
Love has a way of making people do irrational and seemingly nonsensical things.


(The things we do for love)
The sacrifices and efforts made in the name of love are often both great and difficult.


All the little things I do for you
Your love for the other person manifests itself in smaller, more intimate ways, which may not be apparent to others.


(The things we do for love)
The great effort it takes to sustain a loving relationship is a universal experience.


Oh yes I've played the fool,
You have made mistakes and shown vulnerability in the name of love.


For love
Despite any weakness or hardship that comes with love, it is still worth the effort and the risk.


Oh, no, no, yeah.
You acknowledge the hardships of love, but also recognize its undeniable power and importance.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD FORBES, STEPHEN MARSH, SAMANTHA JANE POWELL

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