Things You Used To Do

Words and Musics by Graces and "Ryan"s


You used to take the dog for walks alone on Friday nights
You used to drink and drive until you learned of the fragility of life
You used to cheat a lot until you got caught
You never thought you’d brag on the guilty pleasures you had always fought

You used to diagnose yourself with expiration dates
You used to stay up late and bake before you chose to zero out your weight
On every holiday, you’d be the first to decorate
And now you’re too hungover to come over for the Thanksgiving parade.

Who will you be tomorrow
When the novelty’s worn off
Who will you be tomorrow
When you’re tired of yourself

Now you say your smoking is a sign of the times
You used to sing along with songs when you didn’t know any of the lines
You know when you’re a snoop you get cut out of the loop
You buy out all the tabloids like celebrities are worthy of salute

Who will you be tomorrow
When the novelty’s worn off
Who will you be tomorrow
When you’re tired of yourself

Clarinet solo

Now you wear your shades away from any light of day
Collecting secrets you caaan display in your sensational parade
People think you’re blind or you just want to hide your eyes
It’s not a shiner. You just want to strut around and check out all the guys.

But who will you be tomorrow
When the novelty’s worn off
Who will you be tomorrow
When you’re tired of yourself

You used to be agreeable, in fact, you were downright wonderful
Before you thought that wonderful was one to do without