Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Do you feel this
I know you feel this
Are you ready?
I don't think so
Somebody give me my truck
So I can ride on the clouds
So I can turn up the bass like
Somebody pass my guitar
So I can look like a star
And spend this cash like
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Now you're all in my grill
'Cause I say what I feel
Only rocks on what's real
Baby bump bump
But I can't do that with you
Only here with my crew
I can roll if you can
Don't be a punk punk
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Na na na na na na na
Uh
Na na na na na na na na na
I see you lookin' over here
Can't you tell I'm havin' fun
If you care like I know
You would stop
Starrin' at us
And get your own space
And do somethin'
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Fuck
Do somethin'
Ow
Why don't you do somethin'?
I know you feel this
Are you ready?
I don't think so
Somebody give me my truck
So I can ride on the clouds
So I can turn up the bass like
Somebody pass my guitar
So I can look like a star
And spend this cash like
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Now you're all in my grill
'Cause I say what I feel
Only rocks on what's real
Baby bump bump
But I can't do that with you
Only here with my crew
I can roll if you can
Don't be a punk punk
What'chu gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo?
Why you standin' on the wall?
Music startin' everywhere
So why don't you just move along?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Na na na na na na na
Uh
Na na na na na na na na na
I see you lookin' over here
Can't you tell I'm havin' fun
If you care like I know
You would stop
Starrin' at us
And get your own space
And do somethin'
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I got what you need
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' at me
Like I'm some kind of freak
Get up out of your seat
Why don't you do somethin'?
Fuck
Do somethin'
Ow
Why don't you do somethin'?
Lyrics submitted by dancedeamour
Do Somethin' Lyrics as written by Henrik Jonback Christian Karlsson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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