Ditto came to wider public attention in November 2006 when she was selected by NME as the coolest person in rock - placing at number one in the magazine's annual Cool List. The magazine cited her 'non-conformity' as the reason for her selection - she is a lesbian, an outspoken advocate of gay rights, and a punk.
Her debut release was the self-titled EP, "Beth Ditto", in 2011.
In 2017, her newest album "Fake Sugar" came out.
Do You Want Me To
Beth Ditto Lyrics
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Cannot keep in the line
It's only worth between me twice
We're face to face in it
You wanna come and get it
But I'm conflicted inside
I'll do anything that you'll ask me to
I want too much from you
I don't want to be the one you blame
No one wants to be the one to say it first
Living for the moment to get hurt
I don't want to be the one
I don't wanna sail the sea
I wanna feel the waves swapped over me
I don't wanna be the one you blame
I'll never ask too much from you
But all I'll do
Whatever you want me to
You got me climbing the walls
You got me begging for more
Between the woman
Lingers over to me
I'll have you home in one piece
We'll live like birds in the wild
I'll never ask too much from you
But all I'll do
Whatever you want me to
I don't want to be the one you blame
No one wants to be the one to say it first
Living for the moment to get hurt
I don't want to be the one
I don't wanna sail the sea
I wanna feel the waves swapped over me
I don't wanna be the one you blame
I'll never ask too much from you
But all I'll do
Whatever you want me to
The song "Do You Want Me To" by Beth Ditto is about a conflicted and uncertain relationship, where the singer is torn between wanting to give everything to the other person and being afraid of getting hurt. The lyrics suggest that the singer is hesitant to commit to the relationship, as she cannot make promises that she may not be able to keep. She is conflicted because while she wants to be with the other person and do whatever they ask her to do, she is also afraid of being blamed if things go wrong and getting hurt in the process. The chorus of the song repeats the line "I'll never ask too much from you, but all I'll do, whatever you want me to", which shows the singer's desire to please and accommodate the other person's wishes.
The lyrics also convey a sense of longing and desire for a deeper connection with the other person. The line "I don't wanna sail the sea, I wanna feel the waves swapped over me" suggests that the singer wants to experience a more intense and fulfilling relationship, rather than just going through the motions. She wants to be swept away by her emotions, and not just be a passive participant in the relationship. However, she is also aware of the risks involved and the possibility of getting hurt. The line "Living for the moment to get hurt" suggests that the singer is aware that relationships are often fraught with uncertainty and that it is difficult to know what the future may hold.
Overall, the song "Do You Want Me To" is a poignant and introspective reflection on the complexities of romantic relationships. It touches on themes such as desire, fear, commitment, and vulnerability, and captures the uncertainty and ambivalence that often characterizes romantic interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't make promises, I
I don't make promises since I won't be able to stay true to them.
Cannot keep in the line
I'm unable to conform to society's standards nor rules.
It's only worth between me twice
The transaction between us would only be valuable twice, and that's it.
We're face to face in it
We are directly involved in this situation together.
You wanna come and get it
I can sense that you want to pursue me and the things I can offer.
But I'm conflicted inside
However, I'm struggling inwardly with my emotions and thoughts about this matter.
I'll do anything that you'll ask me to
I'm willing and capable of doing anything you might request from me.
Nothing's enough
Regardless of the extent of what I do for you, it wouldn't be enough.
I want too much from you
What I truly desire from you is more than what you can offer.
I don't want to be the one you blame
I don't want to carry the blame or responsibility for any possible negative outcome.
No one wants to be the one to say it first
Nobody wants to take the initiative to address the issue first.
Living for the moment to get hurt
We're living in the present moment without considering the consequences and repercussions.
I don't want to be the one
I don't want to get caught in the middle of this.
I don't wanna sail the sea
I don't want to venture out into something unstable and unpredictable.
I wanna feel the waves swapped over me
In contrast, I want to experience something powerful and profound.
I'll never ask too much from you
I'll keep my requests within reasonable and realistic limits.
But all I'll do
However, I'll still do everything in my capability to assist you.
Whatever you want me to
I'll comply with whatever request you might have for me.
You got me climbing the walls
You're driving me insane with anticipation and desire.
You got me begging for more
You've given me a taste of what's possible, and now I want more.
Between the woman
There's another woman in the mix.
Lingers over to me
She is trying to win my attention and interest as well.
I'll have you home in one piece
I'll ensure that you're not harmed nor in danger while with me.
We'll live like birds in the wild
We'll enjoy the freedom and fearlessness of animals in their natural habitat.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mary Beth Patterson, Jennifer Erin Decilveo
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David Cabal
I put you up, I treat you well
Tell you secrets I never tell
We pretend, it's all okay
But there's one thing we never say
The world is full of good intentions
Paradise is hard to find
Say they love you but they don't mention
Who they were with again last night
Revenge, regret, I wrote the book
Forgive, forget, I wrote the book
Keeping secrets, I wrote the book on it don't test me
Heartbreak and then some, tell me where is a friend when you need one
Before you take a second look, remember I know every trick in the book
It never stops around the clock
When I'm there, you speak so soft
The runaround will wear you out
You break it off, I'll break you down
The world is full of good intentions
Paradise is full of lies
Tell you they love you but fail to mention
Who they were with again last night
Cheating, sneaking, I wrote the book
Begging, pleading, I wrote the book
Lying, crying, I wrote the book on it don't test me
Heartbreak and there's some, tell me where is a friend when you need one
Before you take a second look, remember I know every trick in the book
Heartbreak and there's some, tell me where is a friend when you need one
Before you take a second look, remember I know every trick in the book
I wrote the book, I wrote the book, I wrote the book on it don't test me
I wrote the book on it don't test me now
I wrote the book on it.
Rudy Hooghoff
Beth Ditto - I Wrote The Book
I put you up, I treat you well
Tell you secrets, I never tell
We pretend, it's all ok
But there's one thing we never say
The world is full of good intentions
Paradise is hard to find
Say they love you, but they don't mention
Who they were with again last night
Revenge, regret, I wrote the book
Forgive, forget, I wrote the book
Keeping secrets, I wrote the book
Only don't test me
Heartbreak and then some
Tell me where is a friend when you need one
Before you take a second look
Remember I know every trick in the book
It never stops, around the clock
When I'm there, you speak so soft
The run around, will wear you out
You break it off, I'll break you down
The world is full of good intentions
Paradise is full of lies
Tell you they love you, but fail to mention
Who they were with again last night
Cheating, sneaking, I wrote the book
Begging, pleading, I wrote the book
Lying, crying, I wrote the book
Only don't test me
Heartbreak and then some
Tell me where is a friend when you need one
Before you take a second look
Remember I know every trick in the book
Heartbreak and then some
Tell me where is a friend when you need one
Before you take a second look
Remember I know every trick in the book
I wrote the book, I wrote the book
I wrote the book, only protest me
I wrote the book, only protest me now
I wrote the book, only
Willy Nilly
I’ll never understand why this wasn’t a massive hit
Vex
It has 4'9 milions views
Willy Nilly
@Vex Views do not equal a hit song
Anthony BabyBlue
It was at shopping malls
NukaKoala
...because she's not beyonce I guess xD
go ѕĸaтe
it was, all over europe...
Jeffrey Panko
Great tribute to Madonna, obviously stated, and well delivered. Awesome song. This is how you pay homage to the queen while artistically being yourself. A lot of other current artists could learn something here.
Ryan N
This shit was so ahead of its time while still paying homage to iconic artists from the 90’s. What a masterpiece. Top notch production too.
Alys Marcus
heck - artists of the late 70's , early 80's too, depending on your crowd
LohengrinTh
this girl resonates positiveness and rhythm, she is fabulous