Why I Do the Things I Do - Johnathan East Lyrics
Why I Do the Things I Do
Ten minutes I’m out the door, moving right along
Well, eight hours of sucking up sure gets mighty old
When I come home, my little boy’s waiting with a fishing pole
My wife said, “We missed you”
That’s why I do the things I do.
Lately, this old truck I drive, it’s been stalling some
And I just can’t afford right now to buy another one
Maybe, I’ll break even in this world someday
And dreams that won’t come true
That’s why I do the things I do.
(Chorus)
That’s why I work and that’s why I pray
That’s why get up every day
That’s the only reason I’m still standing here
That’s why I laugh, that’s why I love
That’s why I thank the Lord above
For giving me the things that I hold dear
Son, I’m living proof
That’s why I do the things I do.
Well, there was a time when I lived dangerously
And I let the devil take control of me
I swore I’d never go back to that life again
Well, I can’t help but think sometimes, what might have been
The hell that I went through
That’s why I do the things I do.
(Repeat Chorus)
Heaven knows I’d never change it
Still there’s times I can’t believe
That when it comes down to forever
Girl, you’re the only thing I need.
(Repeat Chorus)
Monday morning the alarm clock rings about the break of dawn
Ten minutes I’m out the door, moving right along.
[Thanks to Johnathan East for lyrics]