Something Better To Do
Olivia Newton-John · Gold [2005]
But it's driving me crazy, tryin' to live here alone
My conversation gets nowhere
When I talk to myself
I've lost my sense of humour
Somewhere here on the shelf
The moon is wasting its shine, shining on me
Until I see you again,
I won't be out in the moonlight,
Well I'll be sleeping by ten
The birds are wasting their songs, singin' to me
Until I'm wakin' with you,
Until you're back in my arms, dear,
The birds will have to find something better to do
A shoulder to cry on would make me feel fine
But it's not much comfort when I'm cryin' all night
Friends and relations
Are running out of patience with me
I keep myself to myself but I'm no company
The moon is wastin' its shine, shinin' on me
Until I see you again,
I won't be out in the moonlight,
Well I'll be sleepin' by ten
The birds are wastin' their song, singin' to me
Until I'm wakin' with you,
Until you're back in my arms, dear,
The birds will have to find something better to do
The birds will have to find something better to do
Something Better To Do
Released on the 2005 compilation Gold, Olivia Newton-John's 'Something Better To Do' stands as a polished example of her enduring pop sensibility. The track features her signature clear vocal delivery and melodic structure, characteristic of her work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. While the song does not carry the massive commercial impact of her earlier hits like 'Physical' or 'Xanadu', it reflects her continued ability to craft accessible, radio-friendly material well into her later career. The recording maintains the warm, emotive quality that defined her discography, offering a glimpse into her musical evolution as she transitioned from her peak fame in the 1970s to a sustained presence in the modern era.