Do What You Gotta Do
Cheyenne Jackson Lyrics

Listen, little girl
The singer is warning the listener that they are speaking to someone powerful.

You're talking to a God
The singer is claiming to have god-like power over the listener.

And I don't wanna hear the drama
The singer is tired of hearing the listener's problems.

Kindness ain't my brand
The artist is not known for being kind.

Oh, I guess that's why you ran
The listener has likely fled from the artist's lack of kindness.

Try being married to your mama
The singer is insulting the listener's mother and likely comparing her unfavorably to their wife/husband.

You stink at being a dad
The singer is criticizing the listener's parenting skills.

Poor Mali, are you sad?
The artist is implying that the listener's child is suffering because of them.

Not as sad as you without your powers
The artist is suggesting that the listener is powerless without them.

I didn't come to fight
The artist is stating that they did not come with the intention of arguing.

For once, do something right
The singer is urging the listener to take the correct action for once.

I steal souls, were you expecting flowers?
The artist is asserting their malevolence and is mocking the listener for expecting kindness.

I only need you 'cause I came here for something
The singer is admitting that they only need the listener temporarily and for a specific reason.

I've given you everything, by giving you nothing
The singer is claiming to have given the listener everything they need, despite not giving them anything tangible.

No, you only did what's best for you
The singer is criticizing the listener for acting in their own self-interest.

Well, you could learn a thing or two
The artist is suggesting that the listener could benefit from their advice.

When push comes to shove, you do what you gotta do, yeah
The artist is implying that the listener will do what is necessary in a difficult situation.

Guess you don't have a phone
The singer is suggesting that the listener has not made an effort to contact them.

Ha, ha, ha, are you kidding? Is this a joke?
The singer is mocking the listener's suggestion or question.

You need to let it go
The artist is telling the listener to move on from a situation or emotion.

You're stronger with those daddy issues
The artist is suggesting that the listener's emotional scars related to their father have made them a stronger person.

Show me some respect
The artist is demanding that the listener treat them with respect.

It ain't easy to neglect
The singer is suggesting that the listener has been difficult to ignore or dismiss.

My attention would've made you softer
The artist is suggesting that if they had given the listener more attention, they would be weaker or more emotionally vulnerable.

Ooh-hoo, should I be proud?
The singer is making a sarcastic comment about something the listener has said.

Don't turn this thing around
The singer is warning the listener not to change the subject or redirect the conversation.

I guess you are your father's daughter, ha, ha, ha
The singer is claiming that the listener has inherited negative traits from their father and is mocking the situation.

No, you only did what's best for you
The artist is repeating their criticism of the listener putting their own interests first.

I made it on my own, no thanks to you
The artist is claiming to have succeeded without any help from the listener.

How 'bout you stay here 'cause you're out of your mind
The singer is telling the listener that they are crazy and should not go with them.

Let's make new memories, you can show me the town
The singer is suggesting that they and the listener create new experiences together in town.

No, you can keep your memories now
The artist is refusing the listener's offer to revisit old memories and telling them to keep them instead.

I am over it
The artist is stating that they are no longer upset about something.

Ha, please
The artist is making a dismissive or sarcastic comment.