How do you do what you do to me?
I wish I knew
If I knew how you do it to me
I’d do it to you
How do you do what you do to me?
I’m feeling blue
Wish I knew how you do it to me
But I haven’t a clue
You give me a feeling in my heart, ooh-la-la
Like an arrow piercing through it
I suppose that you think you’re very smart
But won’t you tell me how do you do it?
How do you do what you do to me?
I wish I knew
If I knew how you do it to me
I’d do it to you
You give me a feeling in my heart, ooh-la-la
Like an arrow piercing through it
I suppose that you think you’re very smart
But won’t you tell me how do you do it?
How do you do what you do to me?
I wish I knew
Wish I knew how you do it to me
But I haven’t a clue
Wish I knew how you do it to me
I’d do it to you
Wish I knew how you do it to me
I’d do it to you
The Mystery of Attraction
“How Do You Do It” by The Beatles captures the playful agony of being enamored with someone whose charm feels almost magical. The narrator expresses frustration and fascination about the way their love interest makes them feel, repeatedly questioning just how this person manages to stir such deep emotions. The simple, catchy refrain underlines the universal experience of being captivated by someone’s enigmatic allure, wishing to possess the same power over them.
Unanswered Questions and Playful Longing
The song’s lyrics are lighthearted but tinged with genuine curiosity and longing. The repeated wish for understanding—”If I knew how you do it to me, I’d do it to you”—highlights both the narrator’s vulnerability and admiration. Through playful wordplay and heartfelt repetition, the song emphasizes how love often leaves us searching for answers that remain just out of reach.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Mitch Murray
Year of Recording: 1962