Do As You Please
Blue Lyrics


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You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?




Tell me,
(Tell me,)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Do As You Please" by Blue are sung from the perspective of someone who was rejected by their lover because they can't dance, but has now returned and is able to impress them with their moves. The lyrics express the idea that dancing is a desirable skill and a key component of romantic attraction.


The opening line "You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance" reveals the reason for the initial rejection, and the next line "you didn't even want me around" emphasizes the impact of this rejection. However, the chorus repeatedly asks "Do you love me now that I can dance?" indicating that the singer has improved their dancing skills and is now worthy of affection.


The lyrics make direct reference to classic dance moves such as the twist and the mashed potatoes as the singer shows off their new abilities. The line "Well, you're drivin' me crazy" suggests that the lover is now impressed and attracted to the singer because of their dance skills.


Overall, the lyrics of "Do As You Please" celebrate the ability to dance and the role it can play in romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You hurt my feelings because I wasn't skilled in dancing,


You didn't even want me around.
You didn't even like having me around because I couldn't dance,


And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.
I am back to show you that I have become a skilled dancer and can impress everyone,


Do you love me?
Are your feelings for me genuine?


(I can really move, )
(I have become a great dancer)


Do you love me?
Do you still feel the same way about me?


(I'm in the groove.)
(I am in the zone when it comes to dancing)


Now do you love me?
Now that I have this skill, do you still love me?


(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
(Is your affection for me based on my dancing ability?)


Watch me, now.
Observe how I dance now,


(Work, work)
(I am working really hard)


Ah,work it out baby.
Let's dance and work it out together,


(work, work)
(I am still working hard)


Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
You are making me feel crazy (in a good way)


(work, work)
(I am still putting in effort and working hard)


With just a little bit of soul, now
I am adding a touch of soul to my dance moves,


(work!)
(I am continuing to work hard)


Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
I have learned various styles of dancing like the mashed potato and the twist,


Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Do you enjoy my dancing?


Tell me,
Please answer me,


(Tell me,)
(I am asking you again)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr

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