What I've done
James Hersey Lyrics


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She thinks I can never understand that, we don't seem to every take the chance
When one day I'm the only, one who can, and two days later I'm gone

So make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up

Someday she can never understand, that I'm just not that kind of workingman
Who needs someone to be there, holding hands, or wants some place to call home

So make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up

Tell me what I've done, for you to be so cold
For you to find someone, someone new to hold
Ohhh, just tell me what I've done

what I've done
Uhhh
I'm gonna make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
I'll make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
Ohhh, I'll tell her what I've done
I'll tell her what I've done




I'll tell her what I've done
What I've done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to James Hersey's "What I've Done" address a situation where two people are unable to connect emotionally on the same wavelength. The first verse suggests that the singer and his partner never seem to take the chance to really understand each other, and that things can change quickly, leaving one of them feeling lonely and abandoned. The chorus then pleads with the partner to tell the singer what he has done wrong to warrant such a cold attitude from her. The second verse touches on the idea that the singer is not the type of person who needs someone to hold hands with or a permanent place to call home, but the partner cannot understand this. The song ends with the singer vowing to make up his mind and tell his partner what he has done.


The song speaks to the common experience of two people who can't seem to be on the same page in their relationship. The singer appears to be trying to understand his partner's perspective but is frustrated that she is not meeting him halfway. It is a poignant reminder that it takes two people working together to make a relationship work.


Line by Line Meaning

She thinks I can never understand that, we don't seem to ever take the chance
She believes I'm unable to empathize with her because we seldom take the opportunity to connect.


When one day I'm the only, one who can, and two days later I'm gone
I'm the only one who can understand her, but I won't be there for long


Someday she can never understand, that I'm just not that kind of workingman
One day she'll realize that I'm not the kind of guy who needs someone by his side all the time


Who needs someone to be there, holding hands, or wants some place to call home
I don't need someone to hold my hand or a place to call home


Tell me what I've done, for you to be so cold
I'm asking her to explain why she's being so distant from me


For you to find someone, someone new to hold
I'm questioning why she sought comfort in someone else's arms


I'm gonna make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
I'll make a decision and communicate it to her


Ohhh, I'll tell her what I've done
I'll explain what I've done that has caused our relationship to cool off


What I've done
I want to take responsibility for my actions and understand how they have affected our relationship




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[Verse 1: James Hersey]
She thinks I can never understand, that we don't seem to ever take the chance
When one day I'm the only, one who can, and two days later I'm gone

[Hook: James Hersey]
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up and tell me when you've made your mind up
[Verse 2: James Hersey]
Someday she can never understand, that I'm just not that kind of workingman
Who needs some one to be there holding hands, or wants some place to call home

[Hook: James Hersey]
So make your mind up, and tell me when you've made your mind up
Make your mind up, and tell me when you've made your mind up

[Bridge: James Hersey]
Uuuuuuuuh tell me what I've done, for you to be so cold
For you to find someone, someone new to hold
Oooooh just tell me what I've done

[Outro: James Hersey]
Uuuuuuuuh I'm gonna make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up
Make my mind up, and tell her when I've made my mind up



All comments from YouTube:

@OzymandiasParagon

Beautiful, just beautiful.

@WhoaItsJide

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@Jousef9

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Yel

@courtney_timmins

I was just thinking the same thing when listening to this, it's truly shocking.

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@abovespace19

Thanks again dude! Great job! :) U made my night :) Music like this gives me such a rush and energy every day.It's a reason I smile and try to love everyone around. keep doing, peace and love <3

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@LamNguyen-wt7fs

Why would someone dislike this Masterpiece?

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