In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
(This is sick)
You need to come step up the game
Sitting up on the world contemplating
Show me that you feel the words that I'm saying
Put your hands on me just like a man
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
And all the girls in there try to be like me
It's the game that we're playing and I wanna see
If you gon' give me what I need
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
I know you know that I need some touching
Let's go baby 'cause I need some loving
God I can't wait no more I'm lusting
You're a big boy why can't we rush it
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
And all the girls in there trying to be like me
It's the game that we're playing and I wanna see
If you gon' give me what I need
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do (don't know what to do)
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you (I'm waiting)
Do what you do
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
(All the boys, all the boys)
And all the girls in there try to be like me
(And all the girls, all the girls)
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
(All the boys, all the boys)
And all the girls in there try to be like me
(And all the girls, all the girls)
I'm losing patience
Can't wait for nothing more
Please stop the talking
'Cause my body's calling
Tired of waiting
Anticipating your love
So
So baby come to me
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you (whenever I'm next to you)
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do (I don't know what to do)
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
I need you to love me
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you (whenever I'm next to you)
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do (I don't know, don't know)
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
You need to come step up the game
Sitting up on the world contemplating
Show me that you feel the words that I'm saying
Put your hands on me just like a man
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
And all the girls in there try to be like me
It's the game that we're playing and I wanna see
If you gon' give me what I need
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
I know you know that I need some touching
Let's go baby 'cause I need some loving
God I can't wait no more I'm lusting
You're a big boy why can't we rush it
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
And all the girls in there trying to be like me
It's the game that we're playing and I wanna see
If you gon' give me what I need
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do (don't know what to do)
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you (I'm waiting)
Do what you do
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
(All the boys, all the boys)
And all the girls in there try to be like me
(And all the girls, all the girls)
'Cause all the boys in the club want me
(All the boys, all the boys)
And all the girls in there try to be like me
(And all the girls, all the girls)
I'm losing patience
Can't wait for nothing more
Please stop the talking
'Cause my body's calling
Tired of waiting
Anticipating your love
So
So baby come to me
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you (whenever I'm next to you)
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do (I don't know what to do)
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
I need you to love me
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you (whenever I'm next to you)
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do (I don't know, don't know)
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
I can feel the rush all over me
Whenever I'm next to you
I can feel it burning up inside of me
And I don't know what to do
So don't stop
Get it, get it
'Cause you know I'm waiting for you
Do what you do
Lyrics submitted by Shirley Parker
Do What You Do Lyrics as written by James Edward Fauntleroy Ii Harvey Jay Mason
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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