Cavetown – 'Taking Care of Things' (Official Audio)

Cavetown's "Taking Care of Things" from the album LEMON BOY
© 2018 Cavetown

Where do the boys go when it gets cold out
Do they have a place to sleep?
Where did their mums go? Did they get taken
Or had they had enough of taking care of things?
It's hard to say if someone's at fault
If I don't do anything is it my fault?

Where do the girls go when they feel frightened
Do they have something to eat?
Where did their dads go? Did they get taken
Or had they had enough of taking care of things?
I've gotta find a way to make this feel okay
When rock bottom for me is routine for someone else

I'm gonna take care of things
There's things I need to sort out
I'm gonna take care of things
Cause they're not where I want them right now
I know there's good in everything
And it'll show itself when you're gentle to it
I'm gonna take care of things

Where does my mind go when it gets stupid?
Is there anyone in there?
Where did my friends go? Did they get taken
Or had they had enough of going to therapy?
Sat in a cold room, The corners feel friendly
I think they'll take care of me
My brothers are circles, My sisters quadrilaterals
And they're all so pretty

I'm gonna take care of things
There's things I need to sort out
I'm gonna take care of things
They're not where I need them right now
I know there's good in everything
And it'll show itself when you're gentle to it
I'm gonna take care of things

Business contact:

[bethiebowie]

Nobody really cares and you probably won't see this but I just wanted to thank you for your music. I lost my first love the week your album came out and the night my heart broke, I just listened to this song all night till i fell asleep. It was very comforting and I didn't feel as alone. I'm glad I have the pleasure of enjoying your music when things get dark.

[katiegoebel]

oh my god i remember when he was so small and no body knew his name now my little bb is so grown and becoming mainstream but its okay bcause im so proud of him

[hollyhales]

“If I don’t do anything, is it my fault?”
Wow. Just wow.

[milly]

*Seriously how are you not famous yet?*

[silke]

Sometimes when i listen to your music i stand out in the rain its very peaceful

[squareheadbaggins]

I remember freshman year, feeling so scared and alone. Obsessive thoughts swam through my head, and they were so scary-- it was like a horror movie playing in my head all day, and I couldn't make it stop. One day I was reading through this website, about OCD, what I have, and it said "You need to remember it's not your fault." And i broke down crying, because no one knew what was going on, no one new that I was struggling, and I realized it wasn't my fault. Eventually I told my mom, who found me a therapist and she's amazing, and I'm starting to take care of things. As a junior now, hearing this song makes me feel warm and hopeful and confident. I can take care of things.

[cloudlyrics]

Anyone just randomly find Cavetown one day and now he is your favorite artist?

[sofiemetselaar]

I named my ukulele ‘Robin’ because of you and I ordered a lemon ukulele so I think I’m going to name that one ‘Lemon Boy’ 🙃

[musettedybala]

When rock bottom for me is routine for someone else

[kenzie]

I’m listening to this in the bathroom cuz I’m sick and afraid to vomit on my cats
But this is relaxing and he did such a great job it’s really amazing ❤️❤️

[SoupDayz]

I was really into Cavetown about two years ago but I just found this song again after finally entering therapy. I'm realizing as an adult that I had one parent who would take care of me physically by giving me a good home but not emotionally, and one who would take care of me emotionally but left a lot of homemaking responsibilities on my shoulders. I'm realizing that this worked for me as a young child because they cancelled each other out but when the former parent left at age 11 it created my modern issues including anxiety about having to plan my every move with the family in mind. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this tonight because it wasn't a great day in my mental ecosystem.

Maybe I can take care of things.

[mannie]

"When rock bottom for me is routine for someone else" *ouch*

[thisisanoldaccount]

I can't understand how something can be so perfect

[jazminecanales]

Ur music has helped me through so much, it's really hard to even just decide to not go in front of a rushing bus and just end it all, but as im walking across the street listening to ur music, it makes me want to walk faster and not end it all... Thanks so much..

[haileya]

Where do the boys go when it gets cold out
Do they have a place to sleep?
Where did their mums go? Did they get taken
Or had they had enough of taking care of things?
It's hard to say if someone's at fault
If I don't do anything is it my fault?


Where do the girls go when they feel frightened
Do they have something to eat?
Where did their dads go? Did they get taken
Or had they had enough of taking care of things?


I've gotta find a way to make this feel okay
When rock bottom for me is routine for someone else


I'm gonna take care of things
There's things I need to sort out
I'm gonna take care of things
Cause they're not where I want them right now
I know there's good in everything
And it'll show itself when you're gentle to it
I'm gonna take care of things


Where does my mind go when it gets stupid?
Is there anyone in there?
Where did my friends go? Did they get taken
Or had they had enough of going to therapy?
Sat in a cold room, The corners feel friendly
I think they'll take care of me
My brothers are circles, My sisters quadrilaterals
And they're all so pretty


I'm gonna take care of things
There's things I need to sort out
I'm gonna take care of things
They're not where I need them right now
I know there's good in everything
And it'll show itself when you're gentle to it
I'm gonna take care of things

[itziaramos]

This song makes me feel like standing still and letting someone tell me things will get on fine
I just don't have that someone.

[sweetleafy]

2019 anyone? Oh boy does this get heart wrenching when the beat drops 1:44 - 1:48 I shed a tear

[YumaC]

this song calms me down, its a masterpiece, i could fall asleep on this thank you so much robbie <3

[MaggotfilledFlesh]

I used to listen to this back in middle school where I was dealing with a ton of mental health problems, and I will admit I hit rock bottom back in middle school, I did a ton of shit I regret. Now I’m in high school sophomore year and my birthdays coming up, I’m gonna be 16 soon. I revisited this song and yeah man I can say that I took care of things. Sure, I have bad days but don’t we all?

To anyone reading this, girl or guy you can get through whatever issue ya have right now. Like look man I know life sucks sometimes but don’t give up on it, become who you want to be, become someone others want to look up to, become the best version of yourself. The best advice I can give you is to live outta spite and take the same advice you’d give to a friend who is stuck in the exact situation you are.
Take care of things, I wish you the best of luck.

[rottenhannah]

oh boy oh boy this song very much so takes me back to last march/april when i was having an incredibly tough time and this song was such a comfort for me. although the issues i was having last year have mostly resolved, i relate to this song now more than i did before. thank you so much for including this on your album, it truly is a piece of art.