What Did I Do to You?

Lisa Stansfield

About What Did I Do to You?

"What Did I Do to You?" is a song recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 1989 album, Affection. It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. The song received positive reviews from music critics. "What Did I Do to You?" was released as the fourth European single on 30 April 1990. It included three previously unreleased songs written by Stansfield, Devaney and Morris: "My Apple Heart," "Lay Me Down" and "Something's Happenin'. " "What Did I Do to You?" was remixed by Mark Saunders and by the Grammy Award-winning American house music DJ and producer, David Morales. The Philip Richardson-directed music video was also released. The single became a top forty hit in the European countries reaching number seven in Italy, number eighteen in Finland, number twenty in Ireland and number twenty-five in the United Kingdom. "What Did I Do to You?" was also released in Japan. In 2014, the remixes of "What Did I Do to You?" were included on the deluxe 2CD + DVD re-release of Affection and on People Hold On ... The Remix Anthology. They were also featured on The Collection 1989–2003 box set (2014), including previously unreleased Red Zone Mix by David Morales. 


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It's the way you walk, and the way you talk 
Now you're nothing near the way that you were 
And there's something strange when you hold my hand 
Tell my why you changed the way that we were 
Tell my why you changed the way that we were 

Could we be the same, could we try again 

[Chorus]
What did I do to you, baby? 
What did I do to you, baby? 
What did I do to you, what did I do to you? 
What did I do to you, baby? 

You never touch my skin, in the way you did 
And you even changed the way you kiss me 
When lovers part there's a change of heart 
But my heart can't change the way that we were 
Oh no, my heart can't change the way that we were 

Could we be the same, could we try again 

[Chorus]

Togetherness is when I undress 
Never when we talk, never tenderness 
And I can't forget all the joy we had 
But I know we'll be the way we were 
Yes, I know we'll be the way we were 

Could we be the same, could we try again 

[Chorus]

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Lisa Stansfield

Lisa Stansfield (born 11 April 1966) is an English singer and songwriter. more »

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Written by: ANDY MORRIS, IAN OWEN DEVANEY, LISA JANE STANSFIELD

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"What Did I do to You?" was released in 1990 as the fourth single from Lisa Stansfield's first solo studio album, "Affection."
Chart Performance
The song reached #25 in the UK Singles Chart and also entered the charts in numerous other countries including Germany, Ireland, and Italy. In the United States, the song made it to the tenth spot on the Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "What Did I Do to You?" has a quite interesting and catchy concept, it features Lisa Stansfield and her band performing the song intercut with footage of dancers.
Song Arrangement
The song is noted for its upbeat and catchy melody, with influences of pop and soul music. Despite the upbeat nature of the song, the lyrics revolve around heartbreak and contemplation of a failed relationship.
Recognition
"What Did I Do to You?" was featured among other hits on home video, "Lisa Stansfield: Live at Wembley" released in 1990.
Writer's Credit
Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney, and Andy Morris share the credits for writing this song, they also collaborated together for other songs on the "Affection" album.
Remixes
Various remixes of "What Did I Do to You?" were released, including the "Morales Mix" by famous American musician and remixer David Morales.
Genre
The song falls under the dance-pop genre, with a touch of R&B and blue-eyed soul.
Lyrics Analysis
The lyrics express disillusionment and frustration as the singer tries to understand why a relationship ended, and what she might have done to cause it - hence the title of the song.
Album Success
"What Did I Do to You?" contributed to the overall success of Lisa Stansfield’s first solo album, "Affection," which went on to sell nearly five million copies worldwide.

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