What to Do
Dr. Know - The Best Of Dr. Know Lyrics
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Whatever it is I'll get it for you
What do you want, what do you want for your birthday
All I want, I want, want, want is you
If you want a diamond ring to shine, shine, shine
Or a fancy little watch to tell the time, time, time
Every morning all I want to find, find, find is you, I said you
What do you want, whatever it is I'll get it for you
What do you want, all I want, I want, want, want is you
If you want a diamond ring to shine, shine, shine
Or a fancy little watch to tell the time, time, time
Every morning all I want to find, find, find is you, I said you
What do you want, what do you want for Christmas
Whatever it is I'll get it for you
What do you want, what do you want for your birthday
All I want, I want, want, want is...
What do you want, what do you want for Christmas
Whatever it is I'll get it for you
What do you want, what do you want for your birthday
All I want, I want, want, want is...
What do you want, what do you want for Christmas
Whatever it is I'll get it for you
What do you want, what do you want for your birthday
All I want, I want, want, want is...
(Repeat to fade)
The song "What To Do" by Dr. Know is about a person who is willing to do anything for their significant other. The lyrics express the willingness to fulfill any desire or need that the partner desires. The song talks about getting anything the partner wants for Christmas or their birthday, but ultimately all the person wants is their significant other. The lyrics also mention how the person doesn't need material possessions or gifts; they just want to be with their partner.
The song speaks to the idea of true love and how material things can't compare to it. It's a simple and straightforward message that cuts through the societal obsession with consumerism.
Overall, "What To Do" is a song about love and putting your partner's needs before your own, even if it means sacrificing material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you want, what do you want for Christmas
What gift do you desire for Christmas?
Whatever it is I'll get it for you
I am willing to purchase any present that you desire.
What do you want, what do you want for your birthday
What gift do you wish for on your birthday?
All I want, I want, want, want is you
I do not want anything else aside from your presence and companionship.
If you want a diamond ring to shine, shine, shine
If you desire a ring made of diamond that would sparkle elegantly,
Or a fancy little watch to tell the time, time, time
Or if you yearn for an exquisite wristwatch to check the time,
Every morning all I want to find, find, find is you, I said you
Upon waking up each day, I search for nobody else but you, only you.
What do you want, all I want, I want, want, want is you
Tell me what you desire, because all I crave is having you in my life.
What do you want, whatever it is I'll get it for you
Please, just mention what you want, because I am willing to acquire it for you.
(Repeat to fade)
This refrain will keep echoing until the song fades out.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE ALAN O'DOWD, RICHARD WILLIAM STEVENS, JOHN THEMISTOCLEOUS
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