[Intro] | / / | / / | / / | N.. [Verse 1] You got a smile so bright You know you could’ve been a candle I’m holding you so tight You know you could’ve been a handle The way you swept me off my feet You know you could’ve been a broom The way you smell so sweet You know you could’ve been some perfume [Chorus] Well you could’ve been anything That you wanted to and I can tell       The way you do the things you do (The way you do the things you do) oh baby (The way you do the things you do) [Verse 2] As pretty as you are (ooo hoo) You know you could’ve been a flower If good looks could cause a minute (ooo hoo) You know that you could be an hour The way you stole my heart You know you could’ve been a cool crook And baby you’re so smart You know you could’ve been a school book [Chorus] Well you could’ve been anything That you wanted to and I can tell       The way you do the things you do (The way you do the things you do) oh baby (The way you do the things you do) yeah [Instrumental] |    |    |    |    | |    |    |    | N.. [Verse 3] You made my life so rich (ooo hoo) You know you could’ve been some money And baby you’re so sweet (ooo hoo) You know you could’ve been some honey [Chorus/Outro] Well you could’ve been anything That you wanted to and I can tell        The way you do the things you do (The way you do the things you do) You really swept me off my feet (The way you do the things you do) You made my life complete (The way you do the things you do) You made my life so bright (The way you do the things you do) You make me feel all right (The way you do the things you do) You make me feel all right (fade out)

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque l’admiration profonde que l’auteur ressent pour une personne qui illumine sa vie de manière incroyable. Il la compare à des objets et des qualités précieuses, suggérant qu’elle aurait pu incarner n’importe quoi d’extraordinaire, tant son charme et ses talents sont captivants. Chaque comparaison met en avant sa beauté, son intelligence et l’impact qu’elle a sur son existence, lui conférant une valeur inestimable. Le contexte de cette chanson se situe dans un cadre romantique, où l'auteur exprime son amour de façon ludique et légère, soulignant à quel point cette personne est exceptionnelle dans sa vie. C'est un hommage à l’amour et à la magie que l'on ressent pour une âme sœur.