The Things We Do For Love
Wynners Lyrics

Leavin' home out on the road
I am leaving my home and hitting the road.

I've been down before
I have experienced difficult times in the past.

Ridin' along in this big ol' jet plane
I am currently flying in a large airplane.

I've been thinkin' about my home
My thoughts have been centered on my home.

But my love light seems so far away
Although I am thinking about home, it feels far away and unreachable.

And I feel like it's all been done
I am getting the sense that everything in my life has already been experienced or accomplished.

Somebody's tryin' to make me stay
Someone is attempting to convince me to remain where I am.

You know I've got to be movin' on
Regardless, I need to continue moving forward.

Oh Oh big ol' jet airliner
The chorus of the song. Referring to the airplane I am on.

Don't carry me too far away
I don't want to be taken too far from where I need to be.

Cause it's here that I've got to stay
This is where I need to be, so don't take me too far.

Goodbye to all my friends at home
I am saying farewell to my friends back home.

Goodbye to people I've trusted
I am also saying goodbye to individuals I have put my confidence in.

I've got to go out and make my way
I need to leave and establish myself on my own.

I might get rich you know I might bet busted
There is a possibility that I may succeed or fail.

But my heart keeps calling me backwards
Despite this, I am still feeling drawn to my past.

As I get on the 707
I am referring to another type of airplane.

Ridin' high I got tears in my eyes
I am flying high but also experiencing emotional turbulence.

You know you got to go through hell
I must persevere through challenging situations.

Before you get to heaven
In order to attain success, I must navigate through the obstacles in my path.

Touchin' down in New England town
I am landing in a town in New England.

Feel the heat comin' down
I am experiencing the heat of a new situation that I must face.

I've got to keep on keepin' on
I must persevere and continue moving forward.

You know the big wheel keeps on spinnin' around
Life continues moving forward, even when I feel stuck or stagnant.

And I'm goin' with some hesitation
Although I move forward, I still carry some doubts or reservations.

You know that I can surely see
I am aware of the obstacles or potential issues I may face.

That I don't want to get caught up in any of that
However, I am determined to steer clear of any negative situations or people.

Funky shit goin' down in the city
I am specifically referring to negative or troubling events happening in the city.

Oh Oh big ol' jet airliner
The chorus of the song repeats.

Don't carry me too far away
I still don't want to be taken too far from where I need to be.

Cause it's here that I've got to stay
I still maintain that this is where I must be.

Oh Oh big ol' jet airliner
The chorus repeats again.

Don't carry me too far away
Still, I must reiterate that I don't want to be taken too far.

Cause it's here that I've got to stay
I must remain where I am.

Oh Oh big ol' jet airliner
Final repeat of the chorus.

Don't carry me too far away
Last reminder that I can't go too far from where I need to be.

Oh Oh big ol' jet airliner
One last repetition of the chorus.

Cause it's here that I've got to stay
Final reaffirmation that this is where I must be.