You Do Something To Me
Skunk Anansie (An Acoustic Live In London) Lyrics
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Something deep inside
I'm hanging on the wire
For love I'll never find
You do something wonderful
Chase it all away
Mixing my emotions
Throws me back again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
I'm waiting for my change
I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
Feel real again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
Said I'm waiting for the change
Oh I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
Feel real again
You do something to me
Somewhere deep inside
Hoping to get close to you
A peace I cannot find
Dancing through the fire, yeah
Just to catch a flame
Just to get close to
Just close enough
To tell you that...
You do something to me
Something deep inside
Skunk Anansie's song "You Do Something To Me" is a soulful and emotive ballad where the singer expresses their innermost feelings of love, longing and angst. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the depth of the feelings they have for their loved one. They feel like they are hanging on a wire, implying a sense of uncertainty and danger, but at the same time, they feel like they will never find the kind of love they desire. The next line "You do something wonderful, chase it all away" suggests that the subject of the song has the ability to make any worries or doubts go away.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to describe how their emotions are mixed and how this tends to throw them back again. They then repeat the chorus, emphasizing the feeling of being stuck in limbo or hanging on a wire, waiting for something to change.
The final verse talks about their desire to get close to the person they are singing about, and how it would bring about a peace that they cannot find in their current situation. The repetition of "Just to catch a flame, Just to get close to" conveys the sense of desperation and longing, and the singer finally acknowledges that the person they are singing about does something deep inside that they can't ignore.
Overall, the song speaks to the human condition of love and desire, and the internal conflicts that can arise when we long for something that we can't have. The lyrics are beautifully crafted and sung with passion and emotion, making it a powerful and moving track.
Line by Line Meaning
You do something to me
The person has a strong emotional reaction to the other.
Something deep inside
The reaction goes beyond surface level.
I'm hanging on the wire
The person is putting everything on the line for this feeling.
For love I'll never find
The person knows that the love may not be returned.
You do something wonderful
The person is in awe of the other's effect on them.
Chase it all away
The feeling is so powerful it can make everything else disappear for a moment.
Mixing my emotions
The feeling is messing with the person's emotional state.
Throws me back again
The person is caught in a cycle of being deeply affected and reacting to it.
Hanging on the wire, yeah
The person is still risking everything for this feeling.
I'm waiting for my change
The person is waiting for things to shift and for the love to be returned.
I'm dancing through the fire
The person is willing to endure pain to get to the feeling.
Just to catch a flame
The person is chasing after the spark of love they feel.
Feel real again
This love brings a sense of reality and feeling back to the person's life.
Hoping to get close to you
The person wants to be near the object of their affection.
A peace I cannot find
The love will bring a sense of peace the person cannot find elsewhere.
Just to get close to
The person will do what it takes to be near the one they love.
Just close enough
The person only needs to be near the loved one enough to express their feelings.
To tell you that...
The person is building up to expressing their love.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alessandro Gaudio
You do something to me
Something deep inside
I'm hanging on the wire
For a love I'll never find
You do something wonderful
Then chase it all away
Mixing my emotions
That throws me back again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
I'm waiting for the change
I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
An' feel real again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
Said I'm waiting for the change
Oh, I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
An' feel real again
You do something to me
Somewhere deep inside
I'm hoping to get close to
A peace I cannot find
Dancing through the fire, yeah
Just to catch a flame
Just to get close to
Just close enough
To tell you that
You do something to me
Something deep inside
Maroon chic to chic
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You do something to me
Something deep inside
I'm hanging on the wire
For love I'll never find
You do something wonderful
Chase it all away
Mixing my emotions
Throws me back again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
I'm waiting for my change
I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
Feel real again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
Said I'm waiting for the change
Oh, I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
Feel real again
You do something to me
Somewhere deep inside
Hoping to get close to you
A peace I cannot find
Dancing through the fire, yeah
Just to catch a flame
Just to get close to
Just close enough
To tell you that...
You do something to me
Something deep inside
PennyRoyal T
Only person to give a cover justice. This version means the absolute world to me, and her voice is simply unsurpassed!. Love this woman!.
You could actually hear a pin drop when she sings. 💜
CatPhilosopher
You said it all :-)
Uber Donkey
What a gift to rock this woman. An inspiration
Richard Baxendale
Great artist ... but saw Paul Weller at Thetford ... acing an old song.
Alessandro Gaudio
You do something to me
Something deep inside
I'm hanging on the wire
For a love I'll never find
You do something wonderful
Then chase it all away
Mixing my emotions
That throws me back again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
I'm waiting for the change
I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
An' feel real again
Hanging on the wire, yeah
Said I'm waiting for the change
Oh, I'm dancing through the fire
Just to catch a flame
An' feel real again
You do something to me
Somewhere deep inside
I'm hoping to get close to
A peace I cannot find
Dancing through the fire, yeah
Just to catch a flame
Just to get close to
Just close enough
To tell you that
You do something to me
Something deep inside
Rachel Murray
That moment when you get lost in a song you have to remind yourself to breathe. The combination of acoustic guitars and a voice from the heavens every time...
Firey Flower
Beautifully put
AL VEER
⚡👋😊🌠🌊
David Baines
It may well have someting to do with the suppression of tears. I found I had to hold my breath..
connectaman1
Rachel you couldn't hv put it better you are a true music buff f.. brought a tear to my eye however she is no where close to paul