What Lovers Do
Mike And The Strangers Lyrics
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And I've tried to do what people say
And I'm going nowhere fast
And I'm turning to you at last
What do you want me to do
What do you want me to do
What do you want me to do Lord
I can see the lights of home
But I can't get there on my own
I can see the landing slip
But I need you to steer my ship
What do you want me to do
What do you want me to do
What do you want me to do Lord
I've been a fool and I've been a clown
I let the enemy turn me around
I've wasted love and I've wasted time
I've been proud and I've been blind
I've got a lot of things to change
A whole man to re-arrange
But if you'll show me how
I'll begin right now
What do you want me to do
What do you want me to do
What do you want me to do Lord
What do you want me to do Lord
I'm listening
The lyrics of "What Lovers Do" by Mike And The Strangers depict a person who reflects on their life choices and realizes that their efforts to do things their own way or follow everyone else's advice have left them stuck and going nowhere fast. They turn to God and ask for guidance, acknowledging that they need someone to steer their ship, and are ready to make changes in their life. The person reflects on their mistakes, acknowledging that they've been a fool, let the enemy turn them around, and wasted love and time. They realize that they have a lot of work to do to rearrange their life but are willing to start if God can show them how.
Overall, the message of the song is about taking responsibility for one's actions and asking for help to make changes. It reflects on the idea that sometimes people need guidance and direction to move forward in a positive direction in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tried to do things my own way
I have attempted to do things based on my own decisions and values
And I've tried to do what people say
I have also followed the opinions and decisions of others
And I'm going nowhere fast
Despite these efforts, I am not progressing quickly
And I'm turning to you at last
As a last resort, I have decided to seek help from you, God
What do you want me to do
I am seeking guidance on what actions I should take from you, Lord
I can see the lights of home
I have a sense of what my desired destination is
But I can't get there on my own
However, I am unable to reach my goal alone
I can see the landing slip
I know where I need to go to dock safely
But I need you to steer my ship
Yet, I require your guidance to help me get there safely and successfully
I've been a fool and I've been a clown
In the past, I have acted foolishly or acted as a clown
I let the enemy turn me around
I have allowed my enemies or negative external circumstances to hinder my progress
I've wasted love and I've wasted time
I have squandered valuable time and affection in the past
I've been proud and I've been blind
I have also been guilty of being conceited and lacking insight
I've got a lot of things to change
There is much in me that needs to change for the better
A whole man to re-arrange
I need a total makeover and transformation of my character and actions
But if you'll show me how
If you can provide me with clear guidance,
I'll begin right now
Then I am willing to start taking action from this moment forward
I'm listening
I am open and receptive to your guidance now, Lord
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