What Can I Do for You Lyrics

Lyric discussion by langdon1 

Cover art for What Can I Do for You lyrics by Illinois

A fairly straightforward song about a guy about to break up with his girlfriend. I believe he realized she was cheating on him and felt she would be happier with the other man. He still had residual feelings for her but felt there was no other alternative. It was something he "must" do for him and her. Don't quite understand the "is separate himself from you" part.

*Can't quite figure out the lyric at the end of the first verse. "It's like I always ____" Any ideas?