Story Behind The Song
It's about my ex-wife.
Song Description
This song expresses the frustration of someone dealing with a loved one's addiction. Many times the addicted partner will promise change, but will be unable to deliver. Their actions geenerally betray their continued use.
| Song Length |
2:39 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disconcerted, Worried |
Subject |
Frustration, Addiction |
| Similar Artists |
The Beatles, The Rembrandts |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
WHAT YOU SAY/WHAT YOU DO
Words and music by Roger Ferguson and Billy Anderson
I listen and you tell me how it?s gonna be
You say that things will change now, just you wait and see
Baby, I believe you, but something is strange
You keep doing things the same way and you never change
I don?t know which one is true-- what you say, or what you do
I keep hoping for the best but baby I don?t know
Who ever would have guessed that you can?t let it go
Holding onto something that?s doing you harm
I hope you will forgive me if I sound alarmed
But, I can?t tell which one is true-- what you say, or what you do
You cried and told me darling, you?re working hard on changing your ways
But, I believe in what you do much more than what you say
I hope and pray it turns out like you want it to
If it don?t I just don?t know that I can be with you
You tell me things that I want to believe
And then you do things girl that make me wanna leave
I don?t know which one is true-- what you say, or what you do
© Where?s Ruth Music 2004