How Do You Do It
Unlocking the Mysteries of Passion: Decoding 'How Do You Do It' by The Supremes
Lyrics
How do you do what you do to me
Expressing curiosity about the impact the person has on the speaker
I wish I knew
Desire to understand the actions or charms of the person
If I knew how you do it to me
Speculating on the method or manner in which the person affects the speaker
I'll do it to you
Expressing willingness to reciprocate the actions experienced
How do you do what you do to me
Repeating the inquiry into the impact of the person on the speaker
I'm feeling blue
Indicating a sense of melancholy or sadness in response to the person's influence
Wish I knew how you do it to me
Reiterating the wish to understand the mechanism of the person's effect
But I haven't a clue
Expressing a lack of understanding or insight into the person's impact
You give me a feeling in my heart
Acknowledging the emotional effect the person has on the speaker's heart
Like an arrow passing through it
Comparing the impact to an arrow passing through the heart, emphasizing intensity
Suppose that you think you're very smart
Suggesting that the person might think highly of their own cleverness
But won't you tell me how do you do it
Directly asking the person to explain how they achieve their impact
How do you do what you do to me
Repeating the inquiry into the person's actions, expressing a desire for understanding
If I only knew
Expressing a wish to comprehend the person's impact for potential reciprocity
Then perhaps you'll fall for me
Suggesting that understanding might lead to a mutual romantic connection
Like I fell for you
Drawing a parallel to the speaker falling for the person
You give me a feeling in my heart
Reiterating the emotional impact on the heart, reinforcing intensity
Like an arrow passing through it
Repeating the arrow metaphor to emphasize the powerful effect
Suppose that you think you're very smart
Repeating the idea that the person might consider themselves clever
But won't you tell me how do you do it
Reiterating the direct request for an explanation of the person's impact
How do you do what you do to me
Asking again about the person's actions, seeking clarity
If I only knew
Expressing a desire to understand for potential reciprocation
Then perhaps you'll fall for me
Suggesting that mutual understanding might lead to reciprocal feelings
Like I fell for you
Drawing a parallel between the speaker falling for the person and vice versa
When I do it to you
Concluding with a playful reversal, indicating a reciprocal action towards the person
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