Something To Do

The speaker feels trapped in a dull, depressing town and repeatedly asks whether there is anything to do. At first, the question sounds like a restless plea for company or excitement. As the lyrics continue, the boredom seems shared: the other person also appears tired of their surroundings, and the speaker offers to go along with them.

The “grey sky” and “black town” create a bleak picture, suggesting that the speaker’s low mood colors how they see the place. “This town doesn’t sink” is a darkly humorous exaggeration: the speaker feels there has been so much drinking that the town ought to be weighed down by it. The oil-stained dress and hard work for little pay suggest a life that is tiring and unrewarding. The leather boots may hint at a practical, tough style, though the lyrics do not explain their exact meaning.

The repeated question may express more than a wish for entertainment. It could also be a way of asking for change, connection, or escape from an unsatisfying routine. The ending does not provide a clear solution, and the speaker’s offer to wear the other person’s clothes feels playful or intimate, but its purpose remains uncertain. The mood mixes humor and flirtation with genuine frustration.