There are two artists with this name.

1. Charles Mann is a soul arti… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name.

1. Charles Mann is a soul artist from Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He released one album in 1973 title "Say You Love Me Too". His best know song is probably Do it Again, a soul interpretation of the rock classic "Do it Again" by Steely Dan.

2. Charles Mann (born Charles Louis Dominique) is a well known swamp pop performer in Louisiana. His debut single, "Keep Your Arms Around Me," became a regional hit in the early 1990s.

Do It Again
Charles Mann Lyrics

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In the morning, you go gunning, for the man, who stole your water.
And you fire 'till he's done in, but they catch you at the border.
And the mourners all are singing, as they drag you by your feet…….
But the Hangman isn't hanging, and they put on the street.

You go back, Jack; Jack, do it again…….
Wheel turning 'round and 'round.
Wheel keep turning

You go back, Jack, do it again.

Well you know she's no high climber, then you find, your only friend
In a room with your two timer, and you're sure you're near the end,
Then you love a little wild one, and she brings you only sorrow
All the time you know she's smiling, you'll be on your knees tomorrow

You go back, jack, Jack, do it again.
Wheel turning 'round and 'round.
Wheel keep turning
You go back, Jack, do it again.

Now you swear and kick and beg us, that you're not a gambling man;
Then you find you're back in Vegas with a handle in your hand;
Your black cards can make you money, so you hide them when you're able
But In the land of milk and honey you must put them on the table

You go back, Jack, do…… it again.
Wheel turning 'round and 'round.
Wheel keep turning
You go back, Jack, do it again.

Get on back, jack do it again ()
do it again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Charles Mann's song "Do It Again" tell a story of a person stuck in a cycle of repeating their mistakes. The opening lines describe a man seeking revenge on someone who has wronged him, but ultimately being caught and facing consequences for his actions. Despite this, he continues down the same path, indicated by the repeated phrase "you go back, Jack, do it again." The person's actions are portrayed as a wheel that keeps turning, never fully breaking the cycle.

The following verse describes a different scenario, where the person finds themselves in a situation where they have been betrayed by someone they trusted. They then fall for another woman, but their happiness is short-lived as they know it will end in heartbreak. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the notion that the cycle is never-ending. The final verse shows the person's descent into gambling, despite previously trying to convince others that they were not a "gambling man." They return to Vegas and win money through their "black cards," but are eventually forced to face their actions in the "land of milk and honey."

Overall, the song speaks to the human tendency to fall into patterns and repeat mistakes, despite the negative consequences. The wheel metaphor throughout the song signifies the cyclical nature of these mistakes, and the repeated chorus reinforces the idea that it can be difficult to break free.

Line by Line Meaning

In the morning, you go gunning, for the man, who stole your water.
Every morning, you pursue the person who took away the resource that belongs to you.

And you fire 'till he's done in, but they catch you at the border.
You keep firing your weapon until your enemy is defeated, but unfortunately you are captured while trying to escape the region.

And the mourners all are singing, as they drag you by your feet…….
As your body is being dragged by the people who mourn your death, they are singing a lament or a song of sorrow.

But the Hangman isn't hanging, and they put on the street.
Although you are sentenced to death, the executioner is not hanging you because of a certain circumstance, but instead, you are released back to the society.

You go back, Jack; Jack, do it again…….
You make the same mistake again and again, Jack.

Well you know she's no high climber, then you find, your only friend
You realize that the person you thought of as a reliable ally does not have the capacity to rise above certain situations and only claims your trust to benefit themselves.

In a room with your two-timer, and you're sure you're near the end,
You find yourself in a room with someone you can no longer trust and feel that your fate is now sealed.

Then you love a little wild one, and she brings you only sorrow
You fall in love with an impulsive person who only causes you pain and misfortune.

All the time you know she's smiling, you'll be on your knees tomorrow
You realize that your partner is fooling you and that their fake smile is hiding their misdeeds, which will lead you to lower your dignity.

Now you swear and kick and beg us, that you're not a gambling man;
You try to convince others that you are not a person who takes risks and bets on things that others don't think are safe.

Then you find you're back in Vegas with a handle in your hand;
You end up in Las Vegas, despite your initial claims to not be a gambler. You are holding a handle, presumably of a slot machine.

Your black cards can make you money, so you hide them when you're able
You hide your most valuable assets from others because they can bring you a lot of financial gain.

But in the land of milk and honey you must put them on the table
In a place where opportunities for wealth and success are abundant, you have to take risks and reveal your hidden cards to succeed.

Get on back, jack do it again ()
Go back and repeat what you've done before, Jack.

Do it again
Keep repeating the same pattern of behavior and making the same mistakes over and over again.

Writer(s): Walter Carl Becker, Donald Jay Fagen

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