Lyrics
Verse 1:
Introductory Verse 1
You do what you say that you would
Committing to actions promised
You know I’d do the same if I could
Expressing willingness to reciprocate
but I guess I just forgot about it
Acknowledging a lapse in memory or attention
Maybe I’m spread too thin
Suggesting being overwhelmed or overextended
I meant what I said, don’t doubt it
Reaffirming sincerity and discouraging doubt
I just don’t know where to begin
Expressing uncertainty about where to start
‘Cause I got a to do list
Introducing a lengthy to-do list
Ten miles long
Describing the extensive list of tasks
and I don’t know how to do this
Expressing uncertainty about handling the tasks
But imma’ do it on my own
Determined commitment to accomplishing tasks independently
Chorus:
Introductory Chorus
I’m just workin on, workin’ on, workin’ on it
Stating the focus on working and improving
I know I got, know I got a hold on this
Acknowledging control over the situation
I take a shot, take a shot, no I don’t miss
Expressing confidence in taking chances
Why can’t you see
Raising a question about understanding
I’m just workin’ on, workin’ on, workin’ on it
Reiterating the commitment to self-improvement
I know I got, know I got a hold this
Acknowledging personal strength and control
I take a shot take a shot but no I don’t miss
Confidently taking risks without fear of failure
No don’t you doubt me
Asserting against doubt from others
Verse 2:
Verse 2 (repeated structure)
You do what you say that you would
Reiteration of commitment and action
You know I’d do the same if I could
Reciprocal commitment if possible
but I guess I just forgot about it
Acknowledging a lapse in memory or attention (repeated)
Maybe I’m spread too thin
Suggesting being overwhelmed or overextended (repeated)
I meant what I said, don’t doubt it
Reaffirming sincerity and discouraging doubt (repeated)
I just don’t know where to begin
Expressing uncertainty about where to begin (repeated)
‘Cause I got what I want what I need
Having what is desired and needed
No such thing
Rejecting the concept of excessive opportunity
as too much opportunity
Reiteration of having what is desired and needed
I got what I want what I need
Emphasizing self-confidence in figuring things out
I’ll figure it out
Commitment to overcoming challenges
Don’t you doubt me
Asserting against doubt from others (repeated)
don’t you doubt
Reinforcement against doubt (repeated)
Chorus (repeats)
Repetition of Chorus
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