Less Than I Do
The Band CAMINO Lyrics


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Thought that I′d forget about it
But I can't seem to kick the habit
I can′t hear over all this racket
Never shoulda called, so just go and tell your friends about it
I said some things I wish I hadn't
I wish that we could talk about it
Don't think I can live without you, banging on your door
Screaming, you′re the only way I′ll have it

When I find you
I hope you change your mind
Less than I do
But maybe I'll change this time
Are you lonely?
I can only
Hope you feel blue
Less than I do

I still have your denim jacket
The one with the Madonna graphic
I sit around and pout
See it laying on the couch
′Cause I guess you just forgot to pack it
Everyone I've asked about it
Has said you′re doing fine, I doubt it
So go ahead and laugh about it, banging on your door
Screaming, you're the only way I′ll have it

When I find you
I hope you change your mind
Less than I do
But maybe I'll change this time
Are you lonely?
I can only
Hope you feel blue
Less than I do

So much on my mind
(Since I came alive)
Back in '95
(Maybe you were right)
All I seem to find is a universe of thought
(But just do what you′re taught)
I′m sorry I cannot
(The feelings that I fought)
They're all here to stay so I′ll take one on the chin
(I'll start over again)
Better than I′ve been
(Break before I bend)
I guess that all depends, can I find a way alone?
(Pencil or the stone)
Before my time runs out
(I really need you now)
You're the only way I′ll have it

When I find you
I hope you change your mind
Less than I do
But maybe I'll change this time
Are you lonely?
I can only
Hope you feel blue
Less than I do
I hope you feel blue
Less than I do





Less than I do
Less than I

Overall Meaning

In The Band CAMINO's song "Less Than I Do," the singer reflects on a past relationship that ended badly, and he cannot stop thinking about the person he lost. He confesses that he said things he wished he hadn't and that he can't live without the person. He talks about the habit of loving this person and can't get over them. The singer mentions keeping the person's denim jacket, which the person forgot at his place. He hears from others that the person is doing fine, but he doubts it. The singer hopes that the person he lost less than he hoped for them to change their mind and maybe change himself this time. He is sorry for his feelings and thoughts, which are always present, and he is ready to start over again. The chorus repeats, emphasizing his hope that the person he lost feels blue less than he does.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought that I'd forget about it
I thought I could forget our problems, but they keep lingering in my mind.


But I can't seem to kick the habit
I can't stop thinking about you and wanting to fix things between us.


I can't hear over all this racket
My thoughts and emotions are so loud, they're drowning out everything else around me.


Never shoulda called, so just go and tell your friends about it
I regret reaching out to you and wish you would just tell others about our issues instead of dragging it out.


I said some things I wish I hadn't
I spoke impulsively and now I regret the hurtful things I said.


I wish that we could talk about it
I want to have an honest conversation to work things out between us.


Don't think I can live without you, banging on your door
I feel like I need you in my life and I am desperate to make things right, even if it means begging for forgiveness.


Screaming, you're the only way I'll have it
I believe you are the only one who can make me feel better and make things right between us.


When I find you
I am actively searching for you and hoping to reconnect.


I hope you change your mind
I want you to reconsider our situation and be willing to work on things with me.


Less than I do
But maybe I am more invested in this than you are.


But maybe I'll change this time
I am hopeful that I can change and do better in our relationship.


Are you lonely?
I wonder if you are feeling as lonely and lost as I am.


I can only
I am limited in what I can do or say to help you or our situation.


Hope you feel blue
But I hope you are not feeling as much pain as I am.


I still have your denim jacket
I am still holding onto something that reminds me of you and our memories together.


The one with the Madonna graphic
It's the jacket with the iconic Madonna image on it.


I sit around and pout
I sulk and mope around, consumed by my thoughts and feelings.


See it laying on the couch
The jacket is just sitting there, a painful reminder of what we had.


'Cause I guess you just forgot to pack it
You left the jacket behind by accident, but it still means something to me.


Everyone I've asked about it
I've asked others if they know how you're doing or if you've said anything about our relationship.


Has said you're doing fine, I doubt it
I don't believe that you are truly okay without me in your life.


So go ahead and laugh about it, banging on your door
Even if you are making light of our situation, I am still trying to reach out and reconnect with you.


So much on my mind
I have a lot on my mind and I am struggling to sort through it all.


(Since I came alive)
Ever since I met you and fell in love, my thoughts and emotions have been amplified.


Back in '95
This line may be a reference to a specific memory or time period in the relationship that still haunts the singer.


(Maybe you were right)
The singer considers that perhaps the other person was right all along, and the relationship cannot be salvaged.


All I seem to find is a universe of thought
My mind feels cluttered and I can't stop thinking about our problems.


(But just do what you're taught)
Despite wanting to break the pattern and do something different, the artist sticks to what they know.


I'm sorry I cannot
I wish I could let go and move on, but I can't seem to.


(The feelings that I fought)
The singer struggles to suppress their emotions and feelings for the other person.


They're all here to stay so I'll take one on the chin
The artist decides to take the hurt that comes with holding onto their feelings and carry on.


(I'll start over again)
The artist acknowledges that they may need to start anew and try to move on from the past.


Better than I've been
Despite the struggles and pain, the artist is still trying to better themselves.


(Break before I bend)
The singer recognizes that they need to let go and move on before they completely crumble and break under the weight of their emotions.


I guess that all depends, can I find a way alone?
The artist is uncertain and scared of the possibility of being alone and unable to move on.


(Pencil or the stone)
The singer is contemplating whether to try to erase the past and move on like a pencil erasing marks on paper or let it be like a stone that can never be changed.


(I really need you now)
Despite everything, the singer still yearns for the other person and feels incomplete without them.


You're the only way I'll have it
The singer believes that only the other person can give them what they need and make them feel complete.


Less than I do
But the other person may not be feeling the same level of need and longing as the artist.




Writer(s): Jeffery Jordan

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Raith Kell


on 2-14

Lyric correction:
"two steps forward, one step back and
it wont be long til my heart attack, yup!
and common sense falls second place
to the way it feels when you kiss my face, yup!"

change to:

"two steps forward, one step back
it wont be long for my heart's attached, no
and common sense falls second place
to the way it feels when you kiss my face, yeah!"

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