You had nothing to say to me
But you had something to do.
You couldn not convey to me
That you had not been true.
I held my heart in front of me
And watched you tear it apart.
As you spewed ideas that
He trained you to impart.

You had something to do
To someone always true,
To someone proud of you,
To one who loved you.

You had something to do to me
But you did not know how.
I could tell that the strength in your words
Was coupled with self-doubt.
You hadn't listened to the words
That I had always said.
Until those words were coming from
Someone else instead.

He had something to do
To someone sweet and new.
Who didn't have a clue
That he was bad news.

I know what he said to you.
I know you bought it too.
But this sale had no warranty
Like the one I sold to you.
You could have had most anything
That women all desire.
But you don't have the receipt anymore
You threw it in the fire.

You had something new.
Manipulated and blue.
So you had something to do.
So you flew.

Please don't misinterpret me.
I want to be so clear.
I never want to see you again.
But there's one thing I fear.
The sweet young thing that I used to know
With promise and allure
Is becoming someone who
No one can endure.

You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do.
You have something to do...




Something to Do
Lyrics by Vern Oldham