Do Your Thing
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You got a smile so bright
You know you could have been a candle
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
And babe you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

Well you could of been

You make my life so rich
You know you could've been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have been some honey

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

Well you could of been

As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do





Well you could of been

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to N.E.W.'s song "Do Your Thing" is an ode to the many ways in which the person the singer is addressing is exceptional. The song is a testament to the immense potential and capabilities that lie within every human being. The refrain "Well you could have been anything that you wanted to, I can tell the way you do the things you do" is a reminder that we all possess an incredible power and that if we put our minds to something, we can achieve it.


The lyrics overall celebrate the many different aspects of the person's personality, from their physical beauty to their intelligence and wit, and how any one of those qualities could have made them successful in a different field or endeavor. The song speaks to the beauty of individuality and the unique paths that each person can take in life.


In essence, "Do Your Thing" is a motivational and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their own strengths and talents and pursue their dreams with passion and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

You got a smile so bright
Your smile is very bright and noticeable


You know you could have been a candle
Your brightness could have shone like that of a candle if that's what you desired


I'm holding you so tight
I'm embracing you closely


You know you could have been a handle
You're strong enough to be a handle if that's what you wanted to be


The way you swept me off my feet
You impressed me in a way that made me feel swept off my feet


You know you could've been a broom
You have the power to sweep people off their feet like a broom


And babe you smell so sweet
You have a very pleasant scent


You know you could've been some perfume
You could have been a fragrance, considering how sweet you smell


Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
You're capable and have the potential to be anything you want to be


I can tell
It's evident to me


The way you do the things you do
Your actions demonstrate your potential and capabilities


As pretty as you are
You're very attractive


You know you could've been a flower
If your beauty was measured in minutes, you could have been an hour-long blossom


If good looks were minutes
If beauty was measured in time


You know you could have been an hour
You're beautiful, and an hour would not have been enough time to savour it


The way you stole my heart
You captured my affection


You know you could have been a crook
You're capable of stealing hearts, just like a crook


And baby, you're so smart
You have a sharp intellect


You know you could have been a school book
You have so much knowledge that you could have been a textbook


You make my life so rich
You contribute significantly to my life


You know you could've been some money
You have the potential to be very valuable


And baby, you're so sweet
You are a kind and lovely person


You know you could have been some honey
You have a sweet and pleasant nature, like honey




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM JR ROBINSON, ROBERT ROGERS

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