We Do This to Ourselves
Sherwood Lyrics


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You've spent a lifetime running away,
Cold feet on cobblestone at the break of day,
I still remember everything,
The way we laughed in front of the store closing,

We're finding a way to move along without you, and we do it,
Finding a way to move along without you, and we do this to ourselves,
I think it's safe to say you were right,
Come back to your place, yeah, I think I just might,
I still remember everything,
Every mistake and every apology,

We're finding a way to move along without you, and we do it,
Finding a way to move along without you, and we do this to ourselves,

And the words above this page, are falling into place,
One down, three to go,
And my eyes are turned away, smile starts to fade,
And I know that I'm alone,

We're finding a way to move along without you, and we do it,




Finding a way to move along without you, and we do this to ourselves,
And we do this to ourselves,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Do This to Ourselves" by Sherwood reflect on past mistakes, regrets, and the difficulty of moving on. The opening verse describes a person who has spent their life running away, possibly from problems or conflicts. The reference to "cold feet on cobblestone" suggests a sense of fear or apprehension. However, despite this struggle, the singer remembers the good moments they shared with the person they're addressing. The memory of laughing in front of a closing store serves as a painful reminder of what was lost.


In the chorus, the singer admits that they're finding a way to move on without the person they're addressing, but that this process is self-inflicted. The repetition of "and we do it" emphasizes the fact that they're responsible for their own pain.


The second verse changes the perspective slightly, with the singer acknowledging that the person they're addressing was right about something. This line is not specific, so it's up to interpretation what the person may have been right about. The mention of "every mistake and every apology" suggests that the relationship was characterized by conflict and misunderstandings.


The bridge brings in more introspection, with the words "above this page" falling into place. It's unclear what these words are, but they might be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's thoughts falling into place. The mention of "one down, three to go" could be a reference to the process of moving on, with one step accomplished but more to come. The smile fading and the realization of being alone suggest that this is a difficult process.


Overall, the lyrics of "We Do This to Ourselves" are poignant and personal. They address the difficulty of accepting the consequences of one's actions and the pain of moving on from an imperfect relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You've spent a lifetime running away,
You've been avoiding your problems for a very long time.


Cold feet on cobblestone at the break of day,
You've experienced fear and indecision while trying to escape your problems.


I still remember everything,
I haven't forgotten any of the moments we shared.


The way we laughed in front of the store closing,
I recall how happy we were together, even during difficult times.


We're finding a way to move along without you, and we do it,
We're trying to move forward without you, and we're succeeding.


Finding a way to move along without you, and we do this to ourselves,
We're intentionally pushing you away and trying to move forward without you.


I think it's safe to say you were right,
I acknowledge that you were correct all along.


Come back to your place, yeah, I think I just might,
I'm considering returning to you and giving our relationship another chance.


Every mistake and every apology,
I remember all the times we hurt each other and said sorry.


And the words above this page, are falling into place,
Everything is starting to make sense and become clear to me now.


One down, three to go,
I've made progress in resolving some of my issues, but there are still more to work on.


And my eyes are turned away, smile starts to fade,
I'm trying to pretend that everything is okay, but in reality, I'm struggling.


And I know that I'm alone,
I'm aware that I'm facing these challenges by myself.


And we do this to ourselves,
We're responsible for our own decisions and actions, even if they lead us to painful outcomes.




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