The first single off of Andy Shauf’s The Neon Skyline, “Things I Do” was released October 23, 2019 alongside an announcement of the album’s release date.
Dealing with themes not uncommon to Shauf’s work, the narrator comes home early from work only to walk in on a tryst between his lover and another...
[Verse 1]
Seems like I should have known better
Than to turn my head like it didn't matter
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?
[Verse 2]
It was supposed to be a surprise
Me showing up, you thought I was working
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?
[Verse 3]
Thought you'd be happy to see me
But you said, "What the hell are you doing here?"
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?
[Verse 4]
You pushed me away from him
He said "Buddy, calm down," you were so embarrassed
Seems like I should have known better
Than to turn my head like it didn't matter
Why do I do the things I do
When I know I am losing you?
[Refrain]
When I know I am losing you
Things I Do was written by Andy Shauf.
Things I Do was produced by Philip Shaw Bova & Rob Schnapf.
Andy Shauf released Things I Do on Fri Oct 25 2019.
“This one is pretty much based on my real life-ish. In the song, Judy wants a little bit of time apart, and then buddy just shows up at the same place, so it’s awkward. I’ve been there before. You walk away wondering why you did that.”