Did It in a Minute
Hall & Oates Lyrics
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And when going out is coming home
You can count on the kid
'Cause there's nobody waiting around
Oh, oh, if you're not an easy mark
It's a shot in the dark that hits the heart
And I know, I know when it's coming
Somethings stay the same
And some are due for a change
I thought I had them all nailed down
But you turned it around, boy
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
Well, I still can't say I know
When a love is real or touch and go
And if two can be one
Who is the one two becomes
Oh, oh, am I quick enough to see
When I'm ready and it's right for me
I say, I say, I say, I say
That I want it, I think so anyway
Everybody always laughs at love
But what they want is to be proven wrong
Then you came along
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it, yeah
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I didn't it really plan it
But you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I want someone that proves I am wrong
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
You're messing with my love life
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
The lyrics to Hall & Oates's song "Did It in a Minute" describe the feeling of finding love unexpectedly and quickly. The singer reflects on their inability to predict when love is real or fleeting, but expresses a desire for someone who can "prove [them] wrong" about love. Despite this skepticism, the singer meets someone who quickly sweeps them off their feet, and they exclaim, "you did it in a minute."
The song is not just about falling in love, but also about the uncertainties that come with it. The singer questions whether they are "quick enough to see when [they're] ready and it's right" for them. They are hesitant to fully commit to a new relationship, but the other person "turned it around" and made them feel differently. Throughout the song, the singer oscillates between self-doubt and excitement at the possibility of love.
Overall, "Did It in a Minute" is a catchy and upbeat song that captures the thrill and uncertainty of falling in love unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
When you find yourself alone
When you are alone and feeling lonely
And when going out is coming home
When nothing seems to be interesting outside and you're bored of staying at home
You can count on the kid
You can trust the person
'Cause there's nobody waiting around
Because there's no other option or better person available
Oh, oh, if you're not an easy mark
Oh, it's not easy to deceive you
It's a shot in the dark that hits the heart
It's a surprise that can touch your heart deeply
And I know, I know when it's coming
And I'm aware of when it's about to happen
I thought so anyway
Or at least that's what I thought
Somethings stay the same
Some things never change
And some are due for a change
While some other things need to be changed
I thought I had them all nailed down
I thought I had everything under control
But you turned it around, boy
But you came and changed everything
You did it, you did it
You made it happen
You did it in a minute
You made it happen very quickly and unexpectedly
Well, I still can't say I know
Well, I'm still uncertain
When a love is real or touch and go
When love is true and long-lasting or only fleeting
And if two can be one
And if two people can be united
Who is the one two becomes
Who or what will they become together
Oh, oh, am I quick enough to see
Oh, am I clever enough to realize
When I'm ready and it's right for me
When the time is right and I'm ready for it
I say, I say, I say, I say
I repeat, I repeat, I repeat, I repeat
That I want it, I think so anyway
That I desire it, or at least I believe so
Everybody always laughs at love
Everybody tends to make fun of love
But what they want is to be proven wrong
But what they secretly hope for is to be proven wrong about love
Then you came along
Then you arrived
You're messing with my love life
You're affecting my love life
I didn't really plan it
I didn't have this in mind
I want someone that proves I am wrong
I want someone to prove me wrong about love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL HALL, JANNA M. ALLEN, SARA ALLEN
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LYRICS
When you find yourself alone
And when going out is coming home
You can count on the kid
'Cause there's nobody waiting around
Oh, oh, if you're not an easy mark
It's a shot in the dark that hits the heart
And I know (I know), I know (I know) when it's coming
I thought so anyway
Some things stay the same
And some are due for a change
I thought I had them all nailed down
But you turned it around, boy
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
Well, I still can't say I know
When a love is real or touch and go
And if two can be one
Who is the one to become?
Oh, oh, am I quick enough to see
When I'm ready and it's right for me?
I say, I say, I say, I say
That I want it, I think so anyway
Everybody always laughs at love
But what they want is to be proven wrong
Then you came along
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I know, I know, I know, I know
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it) yeah
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I didn't it really plan it
But you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I know, I know, I know, I know
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I want someone that proves I am wrong
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
You're messing with my love life
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute (you did it)
I know, I know, I know, I know
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Alexander Smith
When you find yourself alone
And when going out is coming home
You can count on the kid
'Cause there's nobody waiting around
Oh, oh, if you're not an easy mark
It's a shot in the dark that hits the heart
And I know, I know when it's coming
I thought so anyway
Somethings stay the same
And some are due for a change
I thought I had them all nailed down
But you turned it around, boy
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
Well, I still can't say I know
When a love is real or touch and go
And if two can be one
Who is the one two becomes
Oh, oh, am I quick enough to see
When I'm ready and it's right for me
I say, I say, I say, I say
That I want it, I think so anyway
Everybody always laughs at love
But what they want is to be proven wrong
Then you came along
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it, yeah
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I didn't it really plan it
But you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
Oh, you did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I want someone that proves I am wrong
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
You're messing with my love life
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
I know, I know, I know, I know
You did it, you did it
You did it, you did it
You did it in a minute
You did it
ThatHAWAIIANdude
@Sence
😁 awesome, brother
This song from the GET GO still gets my blood going. With so many of H&O’s songs I love, this one and ONE ON ONE are my ultimate favs.
I graduated in 1986. And feel so blessed to have grown up during the 70’s and 80’s music. Still the main music that dominates my daily playlists.
Trans Am.... one of the greatest looking cars!! The moment I saw the ‘77 Trans Am that was in “SMOKEY and the BANDIT”....I wanted one.
And, I was only 9. 😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing, brother
Aloha 🤙🏾✌🏾
Scotabot
As a 57 year old who grew up listening to all of Daryl and Johns music, I actually love and appreciate it even more today than I did in the 70's and 80's. The absolute joy their music brings to my heart is un-explainable. My goodness, the talent is out of this world. Micky Curry is a Bad A$$ drummer as well, and GE, oh yeah!! And the coolest cat and super groove master on the Bass, none other than the one and only T-Bone!! RIP Buddy!!
Thomas R. Skidmore
Daryl and John truly have one of the best backing bands ever. You’ve got Charlie, T-Bone, Mickey, and of course G.E. Smith, and with that quality caliber you won’t go wrong.
Jerome Lange
One of the most CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED SONGS...EVER !
Mo Noble
+Jerome Lange I agree wholeheartedly!
Xennial 80s Ex-Berner
+Jerome Lange Totally is, I've been a huge H&O fan since I was a kid in 1989-90...and I never knew about it until 2002. In a way though it's cool that it hasn't been played on the radio like alot of their other hits, it's like an undiscovered gem.
Greaser Bub the Original
+Jerome Lange yes you are right this song all ways gets me fired up ;];];];];];]
Per A.J. Andersson
Word, man! I was 19, still going to Swedish high school (gymnasiet). Got my own stereo, and "Private Eyes" was one of the first purchases. Now that's what I call an album. 11 tracks, 11 hits and no miss. The A side must be one of the most overwhelming A sides in rock. I'm a sucker for good album (side) endings, and after the title track, "Looking or a Good Sign", "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" and "Mano a Mano", surely there couldn't be more goodies. I was wrong. And once inside my head, it didn't let go. It was 3 minutes and 39 seconds long, but "Dit It in a Minute" surely lived up to its title in no time. Pure bliss! :-)
Michael Lomenzo
So good
Wicked Lover1973
I can fall in love with Daryl Hall and John Oats music over and over again
Debra Maynard
The 80s was the greatest!