Do This For Me
Lily Moore Lyrics

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Been an easy ride didn't even try
Hold me again, my hopeless friend
Until the morning light

It was an easy ride
You and me we did alright
The palace we've built high on the hill
Let's take it down tonight

I'll never find a way to tell you
I'll never find the words to say, so

Do this for me
Get out now, and don't look back again
If you love me
Be grateful that I won't keep playing pretend
Don't ever say you will wait
Don't show me your loving face
Just do this for me

At a loss for words
Found a quiet way to make you hurt
Death to your charm no ink in my arm
But you'll always be the first

I'll never find a way to tell you
I'll never find the words to say, so

Do this for me
Oh, get out now, and don't look back again
If you love me then be grateful that I
Won't keep playing pretend
Don't ever say you will wait
Don't show me your loving face
Just do this for me

I know you see where I'm going
I know you figured it out
I know you said that maybe
We could make it different
But I could read the will have your doubts
Don't fail me now

Do this for me
Oh, get out now, and don't look back again
If you love me be grateful 'cause I won't
Keep playing pretend
Don't ever say you will wait

Don't show me your loving face
Just do this for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lily Moore's song "Do This For Me" convey a sense of frustration and resignation in a troubled relationship. The singer reflects on the perceived ease of their relationship in the past, but acknowledges that it was all a facade, as they address their partner as a "hopeless friend." They mention the palace they've built together, symbolizing their idealized life, but they now want to tear it down, indicating a desire to break free from the falsehoods.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's plea for their partner to take action. They ask them to leave and not look back, suggesting that staying in the relationship would be detrimental. The line "If you love me, be grateful that I won't keep playing pretend" implies that the singer has been pretending or putting on a facade for their partner's sake and now wants them to acknowledge and appreciate that they won't continue doing so.

In the second verse, the singer expresses that they are at a loss for words, struggling to find a way to communicate their feelings. They mention the absence of ink in their arm, indicating that they do not want to permanently ink their partner's charm onto their skin, suggesting a desire for distance. Despite this, they acknowledge that their partner will always hold a special place in their heart.

The bridge of the song reveals some conflicting emotions. The singer believes that their partner understands the situation but has doubts about overcoming their issues. They urge their partner not to fail them now, implying that they need them to respect their decision.

Line by Line Meaning

Been an easy ride didn't even try
It has been a smooth journey without much effort on our part

Hold me again, my hopeless friend
Embrace me once more, even though we both feel hopeless

Until the morning light
Continue to stay with me until dawn

It was an easy ride
Our journey together was effortless

You and me we did alright
We managed fine as a duo

The palace we've built high on the hill
The grand structure we constructed on top of the hill

Let's take it down tonight
Let's demolish it tonight

I'll never find a way to tell you
I struggle to express my feelings to you

I'll never find the words to say, so
I can't find the right words to articulate my thoughts

Do this for me
Please fulfill this request for me

Get out now, and don't look back again
Leave immediately and never turn back

If you love me
If you truly love me

Be grateful that I won't keep playing pretend
Appreciate that I won't continue pretending

Don't ever say you will wait
Never promise to wait for me

Don't show me your loving face
Don't display affection towards me

Just do this for me
Simply fulfill this request for me

At a loss for words
Unable to find the right words to say

Found a quiet way to make you hurt
Discovered a subtle method to cause you pain

Death to your charm no ink in my arm
Your charm no longer affects me, it's insignificant

But you'll always be the first
However, you were my first love

I know you see where I'm going
I know you understand my intentions

I know you figured it out
I know you have deduced the truth

I know you said that maybe
I know you expressed uncertainty

We could make it different
We could change the outcome

But I could read the will have your doubts
But I am perceptive and aware of your skepticism

Don't fail me now
Do not disappoint me at this crucial moment

Oh, get out now, and don't look back again
Leave immediately and never turn back

If you love me then be grateful that I
If you love me, appreciate the fact that I

Won't keep playing pretend
Won't continue pretending

Don't ever say you will wait
Never promise to wait for me

Don't show me your loving face
Don't display affection towards me

Just do this for me
Simply fulfill this request for me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCIS ANTHONY WHITE, LILY CONSTANCE RENDLE-MOORE

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