I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing

The speaker describes being surprised by a sudden change in mood after meeting someone. They feel joyful, energetic, and willing to behave in ways that do not fit their usual personality. The repeated admission that this is not something they would “normally” do shows both excitement and awareness that love or attraction has disrupted their routine.

Several images express this change. “Singing like lovers sing” connects the speaker’s happiness with familiar romantic behavior. “The past couldn’t last” suggests that meeting this person has made an old way of life feel finished. The image of running a race the speaker expects to win conveys confidence and forward momentum. By contrast, other people’s prediction that it is “a phase” suggests they may see the excitement as temporary.

The lyrics are playful, but they also leave room for uncertainty. The speaker claims to know where the relationship is leading, yet their intense, impulsive mood could be lasting change or a passing rush. Their imagined public dancing and undressing may be comic exaggeration rather than a literal plan. Overall, the song presents attraction as liberating and slightly absurd: the speaker enjoys being changed, even while recognizing how unusual the change seems.