Things You Do
Unraveling the Enigma Within: "Things You Do" Meaning Explored
Lyrics
He can't tell you why he wears blue
He cannot explain the reason for wearing blue.
Says it suits him and the sky wears it too
He believes blue suits him, and the sky also wears it.
The way it dives in time with the green
Blue corresponds with the rhythm of nature (green).
Stitches and the seams of the terra spool
Refers to the intricate details and connections of the earth.
He used to wear neckties
Previously wore neckties but changed his style.
Stays out late and it's early to rise
Leads a lifestyle of staying out late and rising early.
Hates his job but he knows he'd be a mess without it
Dislikes his job but recognizes its importance in his life.
Only cries when he's alone
Expresses vulnerability by crying only when alone.
Hates the fact that he needs a phone
Dislikes the necessity of having a phone.
He'd throw it in the lake but he knows he'd be a mess without it
Would discard the phone but acknowledges its importance.
Feels obnoxious when he's steps ahead
Feels uneasy when ahead of others, downplays compliments.
Can't take the compliments, explains them away instead
Explains away compliments instead of accepting them.
And he strives for but hides from company
Desires social connection but also avoids it.
Writes in uppercase in case it's ever read
Writes in uppercase, perhaps to emphasize thoughts if read.
He used to wear neckties
Similar to line 6, a repetition of the change in style.
Stays out late and it's early to rise
Reiterates the lifestyle of staying out late and rising early.
Hates his job but he knows he'd be a mess without it
Repeats dissatisfaction with his job but acknowledges its necessity.
Only cries when he's alone
Reveals vulnerability through solitary crying.
Hates the fact that he needs a phone
Expresses dislike for needing a phone.
He'd throw it in the lake but he knows he'd be a mess without it
Reiterates the acknowledgment of the phone's importance.
He's a complicated man
Describes him as intricate and complex.
He's a self-misunderstood individual
Highlights his tendency to be misunderstood by himself.
Oh the complicated man
Reiterates the complexity and self-misunderstanding.
Oh the self-misunderstood individual
Further emphasizes the intricate nature of his individuality.
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