You Do
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Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
What are you hoping for, do you know?

Once we were standing still in time,
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds.
And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?

Now looking back at all we planned,
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
Why must we wait so long before we see
How sad the answers to those questions can be?

Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?




Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of King's song "You Do" highlight the contemplation of one's purpose in life and whether they are headed towards their desired destination. The first verse questions whether the individual is aware of their direction and if they are content with the opportunities presented to them. The second verse reflects on past experiences and how chasing fantasies might have led to missed opportunities. The chorus repeats the essential themes of the song- the importance of knowing one's path and whether it is leading to desired outcomes.


The lyrics suggest a sense of regret and a realization of missed opportunities. The line 'we let so many dreams slip through our hands' implies the individual might contemplate the roads not taken and what might have been. The line 'when you look behind you there's no open door,' emphasises the need to focus on the present and move forward instead of dwelling on the past.


Overall, King's 'You Do' conveys an inspiring message that urges us to reflect on our lives and whether we are heading towards our desired destination.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know where you're going to?
Do you have a clear sense of direction in life?


Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Are you happy with the way your life is unfolding?


Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you have a plan for your future?


Do you get what you're hoping for?
Are your goals and dreams being fulfilled?


When you look behind you there's no open door.
Do you feel trapped by your past?


What are you hoping for, do you know?
Do you have a clear idea of what you want in life?


Once we were standing still in time,
There was a time when we were stuck in one place, not moving forward.


Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds.
We were pursuing dreams and desires that may not have been realistic.


And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
You knew that I cared for you deeply, but I needed to pursue my own desires.


Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
I didn't take your concerns seriously and dismissed them with laughter.


Now looking back at all we planned,
Reflecting on the goals and aspirations we once had.


We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
We allowed many of our dreams to fall by the wayside.


Why must we wait so long before we see
It's often not until much later that we realize the impact of our decisions.


How sad the answers to those questions can be?
In retrospect, it can be painful to admit that our hopes and dreams didn't become reality.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, MICHAEL MASSER

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