The debut album, entitled 'Love Undercover', will be released in June, supported by a UK tour.
Do It Again
James Skelly & The Intenders Lyrics
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You say that it's all in vein
You tell me you don′t want anything i got
But you take it all the same
Well if it makes you feel so bad
Come on tell me
Why'd you wanna do it again
You do it again now baby
You do it again now baby
You tell me that i'm a joker
And again you don′t wanna pay
You tell me that today the jokes on me
Cause tomorrow you′ve gone away
Well if it makes you feel so bad
Come on tell me
Why'd you wanna do it again
You do it again now baby
You do it again
You do it again now baby
Instrumental
Why′d you wanna do it again
You do it again now baby
You do it agin
You do it again now baby
You tell me you don't want my lovin
You say that its all in vein
You tell me you don′t want anythin i got
But you take it all the same
Well if it makes you feel so bad
Come on tell me
Why'd you wanna do it again?
Instrumental
You do it again
You do it again now baby
You do it again
You do it again now baby
The lyrics of James Skelly & The Intenders's "Do It Again" are about a person who is confused about their relationship with someone. The singer is someone who has been told that the other person does not want their love or anything they have to offer, but despite this, the other person continues to come back and take everything from them. The singer wonders why the other person keeps coming back if they don't want anything from them. The song is written in a conversational tone, making it seem like the singer is directly asking the other person these questions.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems like the song is about a toxic relationship where the other person keeps stringing the singer along without any real intention of committing to them. The singer is trying to understand why the other person keeps coming back, even though they know it's hurting them. The instrumental section in the middle of the song provides a break in the conversation and allows the listener to reflect on the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me you don′t want my lovin
You express that you're not interested in my love and affection.
You say that it's all in vein
You claim that my efforts are pointless or fruitless.
You tell me you don't want anything i got
You state that you don't desire any of the things I have to offer.
But you take it all the same
Despite what you say, you still accept and consume everything I give you.
Well if it makes you feel so bad
If my actions cause you distress or negativity,
Come on tell me
Please let me know
Why'd you wanna do it again
Why do you continue to repeat this behavior?
You do it again now baby
You are repeating this same action yet again.
You tell me that i'm a joker
You say that I'm foolish or ridiculous in some way.
And again you don′t wanna pay
Once more, you don't want to contribute or compensate for something.
You tell me that today the jokes on me
You inform me that today I'm the target or victim of humor or a trick.
Cause tomorrow you′ve gone away
Because tomorrow you will leave or depart from our current situation.
Instrumental
No lyrics. Musical interlude.
Why′d you wanna do it again
Why do you insist on repeating this negative pattern?
You do it again now baby
You are currently engaging in this same behavior once more.
You do it agin
You are repeating this action yet again.
You do it again now baby
Again, you continue to engage in this negative behavior.
You tell me you don't want my lovin
Once more, you express that you are not interested in my love and affection.
You say that its all in vein
Once more, you claim that my efforts are pointless or fruitless.
You tell me you don′t want anythin i got
Once more, you state that you don't seek any of the things I have to offer.
But you take it all the same
Despite your words, you still accept and consume everything I provide.
Well if it makes you feel so bad
If my actions bring you negative emotions,
Come on tell me
Please inform me
Why'd you wanna do it again?
Why do you choose to repeat this negative pattern yet again?
Instrumental
No lyrics. Musical interlude.
You do it again
You are continuing to repeat this negative pattern.
You do it again now baby
Once more, you are engaging in this negative behavior.
You do it again
You keep repeating this negative pattern.
You do it again now baby
Once again, you are engaging in this negative behavior.
Writer(s): James Skelly
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danny lampkin
Listened to the whole album back to back today and its a classic,it really does have everything,James Skelly is at his best on this album the creative bubble that these guys have certainly hasn't burst.Check out' You've got it All' which is the opening track to the album its a terrific song.
Stephen Dempsey
great track lads, cant wait to hear the album
john howe
Class song lads.looking forward to the album
Brum Finger
Awesome tune!
jhabsuysg Scolieri
blues rock!!!! superb :)))) love it!!!!
Mark Crosby
Mint band great voice class tunes
Eyesore
Damn. Brilliant tune.
Michael McCluskey
This is awesome.
Richie Jones
Nice rock n roll tune! Well in smelly bros
Stephen green
the coral in disguise!!!!