Meaning of 'How Do You Do?'

by Roxette

Interpretation

The lyrics of the song "How Do You Do?" by Roxette are a cheerful and exciting song about meeting a special person. The lyrics describe the feeling that the singer has when he sees this person and interacts with them.

In the first part of the song, the singer describes their fascination with the person: "I see you comb your hair and give me that grin that spins me round". The singer is so impressed by the person that they wonder how to handle them: "Before I melt like snow, I say hello - how do you do?"

In the second part of the song, the singer further emphasizes their attraction to the person: "I love the way you undress now, baby begin to touch me, darling my heart is a mess". The singer is fascinated by the person's voice, which sounds like that of Tiny Tim, the singer.

The chorus of the song asks the question "How do you do?" and expresses admiration: "How do you do it? No one I know could ever keep up with you". In the following lines, the singer describes the feeling as if they are laughing in a dream.

In the third part of the song, the person is described as so beautiful that their face could be a magazine cover. The singer imagines waiting outside their school if they were still young.

The chorus is repeated and emphasizes the singer's inability to keep up with the person. In the last part of the song, the person is described again, this time sitting and with perfect skin. The singer asks how they are doing and asks the question again: "How do you do it?"

Overall, the lyrics of the song "How Do You Do?" by Roxette describe the singer's fascination and awe of a special person they have met. The lyrics express admiration and confusion, and celebrate the uniqueness of this person.