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Do What You Want Lyrics
So you were born in an electrical storm,
Took a bite out the sun
And saw your future in a machine built for two
Now your rays make me kind of go crazy,
Shock and awe and amaze me,
Just a ticker tape parade and me,
But something was wrong 'til you tap danced on the air, in the night.
Screaming at the top of your lungs, you said,
"Come on, come on, come on.
Do what you want.
What could go wrong?
Oh, come on, come on, come on, come on,
Do what you want.
Oh come on, come on.
What could go wrong?
Do do do do what you want."
Come on.
Me, I was raised amid the trickle-down days.
I woke up numb in the haze
And saw my future in a machine built for two,
But the light gave me some kind of fright.
How did wrong get so right
And lead me stumbling through the dark of night?
Oh, something was wrong,
But you tap danced on the air, in the night,
Screaming at the top of your lungs you said,
"Come on, come on.
Do what you want.
What could go wrong?
Come on, come on, come on, come on, do what you want.
Oh, come on, come on.
What could go wrong?
Do do do do what you want."
Come on.
Took a bite out the sun
And saw your future in a machine built for two
Now your rays make me kind of go crazy,
Shock and awe and amaze me,
Just a ticker tape parade and me,
But something was wrong 'til you tap danced on the air, in the night.
"Come on, come on, come on.
Do what you want.
What could go wrong?
Oh, come on, come on, come on, come on,
Do what you want.
Oh come on, come on.
What could go wrong?
Do do do do what you want."
I woke up numb in the haze
And saw my future in a machine built for two,
But the light gave me some kind of fright.
How did wrong get so right
And lead me stumbling through the dark of night?
Oh, something was wrong,
But you tap danced on the air, in the night,
Screaming at the top of your lungs you said,
"Come on, come on.
Do what you want.
What could go wrong?
Come on, come on, come on, come on, do what you want.
Oh, come on, come on.
What could go wrong?
Do do do do what you want."
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I adore this song.
I think the meaning is more general than the kick ass lyrics;)
I perceive it as the singer being sort of boring and sheltered, and meeting a girl, who is more out there, with no inhibitions.
DId I mention its awesome?
Personally, I believe that if you think about this with a dirty mind, you might think it's about teenage sex. The chorus is filled with the word "come" and the fact that they also say "what could go wrong" could suggest that they do not know the consequences, as many teenagers do. Other lines that suggest sexual activity are as follows: Screaming at the top of your lungs Do what you want Trickle-down I woke up numb in the haze How did wrong get so right
Damian said once that this song was about growing up in a very liberal household and meeting a girl who grew up very conservatively.
This is bringing memories of me and my girlfriend, and the fun times we have
i cant believe noone commented about this its like one of there best songs they save it for last on there concerts, i think its about a super hero, probubly superman
i love it too. it's got that hives quality about it, which appeals to me. funny applez, of you to say of superhero ^^ i always though about something totally different (and quite pervy....) but i don't know. i guess there are many ways to interpretate it
i love this song... "till you tap danced on the air, in the night" i love how that is sung!
I don't really know what this song is about. A touch confusing, but I love it.
Maybe about inspiration that Damian recieved to persue a musical career?
hives? sure, i guess... but ok go is sooo much better. just clever and straight up real music.
i love this song, it's amazing.