What I Didn't Do
Steve Wariner · B.O.: Flower That Shattered The Stone [2001]
I didn't cheat, I didn't lie
So her leaving took me by surprise
Just a note on the table saying we're though
At first I went crazy, so it took me some time
But I finally read between the lines
It's not what I did
It's what I didn't do.
I didn't tell her, each day I loved her
I took it for granted, somehow she knew
I didn't hold her when she needed a sholder
It's not what I did, it's what I didn't do.
Now, it's easy to see why her love died
She was planning her nights by the tv guide
She needed me with her more than I knew
I was too busy working getting ahead
When I should have been home loving her instead
It's not what I did it's what I didn't do
I didn't tell her, each day I loved her
I took it for granted, somehow she knew
I didn't hold her when she needed a sholder
It's not what I did, it's what I didn't do.
Ohh, it's not what I did, it's what I didn't do...
So her leaving took me by surprise
Just a note on the table saying we're though
At first I went crazy, so it took me some time
But I finally read between the lines
It's not what I did
It's what I didn't do.
I didn't tell her, each day I loved her
I took it for granted, somehow she knew
I didn't hold her when she needed a sholder
It's not what I did, it's what I didn't do.
Now, it's easy to see why her love died
She was planning her nights by the tv guide
She needed me with her more than I knew
I was too busy working getting ahead
When I should have been home loving her instead
It's not what I did it's what I didn't do
I didn't tell her, each day I loved her
I took it for granted, somehow she knew
I didn't hold her when she needed a sholder
It's not what I did, it's what I didn't do.
Ohh, it's not what I did, it's what I didn't do...
What I Didn't Do
Steve Wariner's "What I Didn't Do" stands as a defining track from his 2001 album B.O.: Flower That Shattered The Stone, showcasing his signature blend of country and pop sensibilities. Released during the height of his career, the song exemplifies the polished production and melodic hooks that characterized his work in the early 2000s. As a staple of his discography, the recording reflects Wariner's ability to craft anthemic ballads that resonated with audiences across the genre. The track remains a notable song in his catalog, capturing the emotional depth and vocal prowess that made him a prominent figure in country music during that era.