It's Your Thing
Isley Lyrics
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I can't tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
If you want me to love you, maybe I will
Believe me woman, it ain't no big deal
You need love now, just as bad as I do
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
I'm not trying to run your life, I know you wanna do what's right
Give your love now, to whoever you choose
How can you lose, with the stuff you use now
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
Don't let me tell you, who to sock it to
It's your thing, I do what I wanna do
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
The Isley Brothers' song "It's Your Thing" is all about personal freedom and empowerment. The lyrics encourage the listener to take control of their life and do what they want to do, regardless of what others may think. The repetition of the phrase "It's your thing, do what you wanna do" reinforces this message of individualism.
Additionally, the chorus features the line "I can't tell you who to sock it to," which is a clever play on words. "Socking it to" someone was a slang term for having sex in the 1960s, but it also suggests that the listener can't be told who to please or who to follow. The Isley Brothers are essentially saying that the listener should make their own decisions and not worry about what others may say or think.
The song also touches on the subject of love and relationships. The verses suggest that the Isley Brothers are willing to love whoever the listener chooses to be with, as long as they are happy. This is a message of acceptance and open-mindedness that was particularly relevant during the civil rights movement and the counterculture of the late 1960s.
Overall, "It's Your Thing" is an upbeat and empowering song that encourages individuality and self-expression. It continues to be a popular tune today and is often used in commercials, TV shows, and movies.
Line by Line Meaning
It's your thing, do what you wanna do
You have the power to make your own choices and live your life as you see fit
I can't tell you, who to sock it to
I cannot dictate to whom you choose to give or express your love
If you want me to love you, maybe I will
I may choose to love you if that's what you want or need
Believe me woman, it ain't no big deal
There's nothing stopping me from loving you if that's what you want
You need love now, just as bad as I do
We both have the same essential need for love and connection
Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to
It doesn't matter to me who you choose to express your love or affection towards
I'm not trying to run your life, I know you wanna do what's right
I am not attempting to control or manipulate you; I trust that you want to make good choices for yourself
Give your love now, to whoever you choose
You have the freedom to love and give your affection to anyone you desire
How can you lose, with the stuff you use now
You have everything you need to be successful and fulfilled in your life
Don't let me tell you, who to sock it to
I do not have the right to control or influence your choices around expressing your love and affection
It's your thing, I do what I wanna do
I also have the freedom and autonomy to make my own choices and live my life the way I choose
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@a.a.armstrong5326
For my Grandma Anna, who passed yesterday at 97, she loved the Isleys! She did her thing and she did what she wanted to do!
@maureeng.obrien9259
A QUEEN.
EXCELLENT!!!!
I LOVE HER!
AND YOU!
@red5158077
Yeah she did the old time timers had the jams and the style and good times
@rayharness8332
Your Gran knew the good stuff in life. My Dad went 19 years ago, always telling me, " turn that xxxx down". Never understood the problem myself!
@joylannetter2451
That's what I'm talking about!
Praise God for the longevity of Grandma and your having been able to enjoy her thoroughly before she transitioned!!
@howiekarpe4564
Bless her heart
@onlythemarkk
After watching that one movie
This song will haunt me forever
@bigfatdohnut
LMAO that scene was funny
@NateS917
@@bigfatdohnut "want me to be the hamburglar? Rabble rabble, rabble rabble
@bigfatdohnut
@@NateS917 IM FILLIN YOU!!