What Did I Do To You?
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
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Now you're nothing near the way that you were
And there's something strange when you hold my hand
Tell my why you changed the way that we were
Tell my why you changed the way that we were
Could we be the same, could we try again
What did I do to you, baby?
What did I do to you, baby?
What did I do to you, what did I do to you?
What did I do to you, baby?
You never touch my skin, in the way you did
And you even changed the way you kiss me
When lovers part there's a change of heart
But my heart can't change the way that we were
Oh no, my heart can't change the way that we were
Could we be the same, could we try again
[Chorus]
Togetherness is when I undress
Never when we talk, never tenderness
And I can't forget all the joy we had
But I know we'll be the way we were
Yes, I know we'll be the way we were
Could we be the same, could we try again
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Lisa Stansfield's song "What Did I Do To You?" speak of a significant change in a relationship. The song's narrator is questioning why their lover has changed their behavior toward them, specifically highlighting the way they walk, talk, touch, and kiss. There's a sense of confusion and longing for the past when the two of them were closer and more intimate. The singer is hoping to regain that closeness by asking if they can try again and be the same as they were before.
The lyrics describe a relatable feeling of confusion and hurt when someone we care about changes without explanation. The way we interact with one another can shift over time, and this song speaks to the frustration of that change when we aren't sure why it happened. The line “Togetherness is when I undress / never when we talk, never tenderness” suggests that physical intimacy is the only way the singer and their partner connect, showing how the relationship has become purely physical and lacks emotional depth, which is what the singer wants back.
Overall, "What Did I Do To You?" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the ways they can change over time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the way you walk, and the way you talk
The way you move and speak has changed
Now you're nothing near the way that you were
You are vastly different from the person you once were
And there's something strange when you hold my hand
There's an unfamiliar feeling when we touch
Tell me why you changed the way that we were
Explain to me how our relationship has transformed
Could we be the same, could we try again
Is it possible for us to return to how we used to be?
What did I do to you, baby?
What have I done to cause these changes in you?
You never touch my skin, in the way you did
Your touch is not as affectionate as before
And you even changed the way you kiss me
Even our kisses have lost their passion
When lovers part there's a change of heart
Breakups often result in people changing their feelings
But my heart can't change the way that we were
Despite the breakup, my heart still longs for our past
Togetherness is when I undress
Our intimacy only occurs physically
Never when we talk, never tenderness
There's a lack of emotional closeness between us
And I can't forget all the joy we had
Our happy memories together still linger in my mind
But I know we'll be the way we were
I believe we can overcome our issues to restore our relationship
Yes, I know we'll be the way we were
My optimism remains about our future together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY MORRIS, IAN OWEN DEVANEY, LISA JANE STANSFIELD
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