The Things I Do
Julie Arsenault Lyrics
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In a fog perfume
What will I be like in a year or two if
I keep this up? Well I can’t even tell you,
Why I do the things I do
Eat some red meat
You peaked bird
Your case is weak and your excuse is just absurd
Oh why you do the things you do
I always chose the shortest straw
Choir always singing “Que sera sera”
Got nothing doing but embracing every flaw
Oh god, the things I do
The lyrics of Julie Arsenault's song "The Things I Do" delve into the introspective thoughts and self-reflection of the singer regarding their actions and choices. The opening lines, "My future looms in a fog perfume, What will I be like in a year or two if I keep this up?" suggest a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity about the consequences of their current behavior. The fog metaphor indicates a lack of clarity or understanding of their own path.
The lyrics continue with the admission that the singer cannot easily explain why they engage in certain behaviors: "Well I can’t even tell you, Why I do the things I do." This line reveals a sense of frustration and perhaps a struggle to understand their own motivations and actions.
The following verse introduces the symbolism of eating red meat, which can be seen as a metaphor for indulgence and excess. The line "You can’t feel your feet and your eyes are all a-blur" describes a state of disconnection from reality, suggesting that the singer's choices may be leading to unintended consequences.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's tendency to always choose the shortest straw, implying that they often find themselves in unfavorable situations. The mention of the choir singing "Que sera sera" suggests a resigned acceptance of fate and a lack of agency in their decisions. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that they embrace every flaw and continue to engage in the actions they question.
Overall, "The Things I Do" explores themes of self-reflection, uncertainty, and a struggle to understand one's own motivations and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
My future looms
The unknown and uncertain path ahead of me is mind-boggling.
In a fog perfume
The future is like a haze, filled with uncertainties and endless possibilities.
What will I be like in a year or two if
I keep this up? Well I can’t even tell you
I wonder how my life will turn out if I continue down this path, but I honestly have no idea.
Why I do the things I do
I don't understand the motives behind my own actions.
Eat some red meat
Indulging in unhealthy habits.
You peaked bird
You're at your highest point, but it's fleeting.
You can’t feel your feet and your eyes are all a-blur
You're losing touch with reality and everything becomes a blur.
Your case is weak and your excuse is just absurd
Your justification for your behavior is feeble and illogical.
Oh why you do the things you do
Questioning the motives behind someone's actions.
I always chose the shortest straw
I consistently end up with the worst outcome or luck.
Choir always singing “Que sera sera”
There is a constant reminder that whatever will be, will be, and there's not much control over it.
Got nothing doing but embracing every flaw
Having nothing else to do but accepting and embracing one's imperfections.
Oh god, the things I do
Expressing frustration or remorse over one's own actions.
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Written by: Julie Arsenault
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