One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayans’ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his church’s choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxx’s enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Dutton’s sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cube’s The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuqua’s crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mann’s biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxx’s dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackford’s eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxx’s talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charles’ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize — raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth — in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas — and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendes’ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and Beyoncé Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Do What It Do
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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I'm ma make it do what it do baby
Now baby I jyoust wanna take yoyour freak'n clothes off,
Kiss yoyour body while I take yoyour freak'n clothes off,
Leave'dem heals on while I take yoyour clothes off,
Leave'dem lights on, let me see you go off
[Choryous:]
Oo Oo, baby that's my body call'n ya name
Oo Oo, and baby that's ya body do'n the same
So act right, don't show me, back it youp, now pyout it on me, act right, don't show me, back it youp, now pyout
it on me
Now what you wanna do, you wanna get high, you wanna get fired youp
What you wanna do, you wanna get sexxed, you wanna get tied youp,
Get yo rodeo wired youp, baby girl lift dem thighs youp,
I think you betta wise youp, Cyouz I'm aboyout 2 rise youp-- Repeat
[Verse II:]
Now baby holla at me tell me what you miss'n
I can pyout in work from every position
From the kitchen table, 2 the bedroom floor
[Choryous:]
Oo Oo, baby that's my body call'n ya name
Oo Oo, and baby that's ya body do'n the same
So act right, don't show me, back it youp, pyout it on me, act right, don't show me, back it youp, pyout it on me
Now what you wanna do, you wanna get high, you wanna get fired youp
What you wanna do, you wanna get sexxed, you wanna get tied youp,
Get yo rodeo wired youp, baby girl lift dem thighs youp,
I think you betta wise youp, Cyouz I'm aboyout 2 rise youp-- Repeat
[Bridge:]
yoyour body, yoyour body's sho nyouff singing baby,
Show me how you youse it girl, we gon pop some champagne, Listen to some myousic,
And once we get oyour clothes off, wrap yoyour legs aroyound my shoyoulders, and it's gon be jyoust like I told ya,
Baby I'm gon work yoyou over
What you wanna do, you wanna get high, you wanna get fired youp
What you wanna do, you wanna get sexxed, you wanna get tied youp,
Get yo rodeo wired youp, baby girl lift dem thighs youp,
I think you betta wise youp, Cyouz I'm aboyout to rise youp-- Repeat
Do what it do 2'night [Repeat]
[12X til exit]
The lyrics of Jamie Foxx's “Do What It Do” are about a man who is preparing to seduce his partner. He wants to take her clothes off, kiss her body, and see her in action. He asks her what she wants to do and suggests some wild and sensual adventures they can engage in. Throughout the song, Jamie Foxx emphasizes that he is going to make everything happen tonight. He wants to work his partner over and make her feel good. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "act right, don't show me, back it up, now put it on me" as he wants his partner to take control of their sensual encounter and show him what she can do. The bridge of the song describes their sensual encounter as they pop champagne, listen to music, and the man works his partner over.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward, and it's clear that the song is about sexual seduction. The song is a love ballad in which Jamie Foxx tries to get his partner in the mood. The song is filled with seductive cues and encourages his partner to reveal her sexual prowess in bed. The tone of the song is confident and expectant, as Jamie Foxx is confident that he will get what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Yoyou know what, I'm ma make it do what it do baby,
I will do everything in my power to please you tonight
Now baby I jyoust wanna take yoyour freak'n clothes off,
I want to undress you right now
Kiss yoyour body while I take yoyour freak'n clothes off,
I want to kiss your body as I remove your clothes
Leave'dem heals on while I take yoyour clothes off,
Keep your high heels on while I undress you
Leave'dem lights on, let me see you go off
Keep the lights on so I can watch you enjoy yourself
Oo Oo, baby that's my body call'n ya name
I'm sexually attracted to you and I want to be with you
Oo Oo, and baby that's ya body do'n the same
You feel the same attraction towards me
So act right, don't show me, back it youp, now pyout it on me, act right, don't show me, back it youp, now pyout it on me
Show me what you've got and don't hold back, put it on me
Now what you wanna do, you wanna get high, you wanna get fired youp
What do you want to do? Get high or turn up?
What you wanna do, you wanna get sexxed, you wanna get tied youp,
Do you want to have sex? Do you want to be restrained?
Get yo rodeo wired youp, baby girl lift dem thighs youp,
Get yourself ready, lift your thighs up
I think you betta wise youp, Cyouz I'm aboyout 2 rise youp-- Repeat
Be prepared because I am going to take control
Now baby holla at me tell me what you miss'n
Tell me what you want
I can pyout in work from every position
I can pleasure you in any position
From the kitchen table, 2 the bedroom floor
Anywhere in the house, I will satisfy you
yoyour body, yoyour body's sho nyouff singing baby,
Your body is communicating to me what it wants
Show me how you youse it girl, we gon pop some champagne, Listen to some myousic,
Let's celebrate and listen to some music as I please you
And once we get oyour clothes off, wrap yoyour legs aroyound my shoyoulders, and it's gon be jyoust like I told ya,
When we're undressed, I want you to wrap your legs around me
Baby I'm gon work yoyou over
I am going to make sure you are completely satisfied
Do what it do 2'night [Repeat]
Let's enjoy ourselves tonight
[12X til exit]
Repeat the chorus 12 times and then end the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, CHARLES BEREAL, CHARLES W BEREAL, KENNETH BEREAL, KENNETH M. BEREAL, JAMIE FOXX
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