You know that feeling? When someone’s got a whole lot of talking to do, but not a lot of actual doing? That’s the heart of Zach Top’s catchy tune, "Things to Do." It’s a song that’s been making waves, especially with its appearance on the "Apple Music Nashville Sessions" alongside Billy Strings, and also featured on his album "Cold Beer & Country Music." The core of it, the part that really sticks with you, is that simple, almost exasperated plea: "Better get them wheels a-rollin' if you're really goin'."
It’s a sentiment many of us can relate to, right? We’ve all been there, waiting for someone to make up their mind, to get on with it, while life – and a whole list of more pressing matters – goes on. Zach paints a vivid picture of this impatience, listing off all the essential tasks that are piling up. We’re talking about the classic country staples: "Grass that needs mowin' and fish that needs catchin'." It’s not about being mean or pushy, he’s quick to point out, but about the undeniable reality of a to-do list that’s not going to complete itself.
And then there’s the other side of it, the more immediate, perhaps more enjoyable, set of priorities. "There's beer that needs drinkin' and a bar that needs closin'." Who can argue with that? Add to that a "girl there that's needin' holdin' too," and suddenly, the urgency of departure becomes even more apparent. It’s a playful, yet direct, way of saying, "Look, I’ve got my own life to live, and frankly, your indecision is holding me back."
The lyrics, co-written by Zach Top himself along with Carson Chamberlain and Mark Nesler, have a real conversational feel. Whether it’s the original version or the live rendition with Billy Strings, the message remains clear. It’s about efficiency, about moving forward, and about not letting precious time slip away when there are perfectly good beers waiting to be drunk and fish waiting to be caught. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most important thing to do is to just… do it.