Following a minor stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA"). After building up an established online presence, she signed to Universal Records and began working with the likes of hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson), Atlanta rapper B.o.B, and R&B producer Labrinth on her debut album, Who You Are. In 2010, her first single, "Do It Like a Dude," originally written for Rihanna, reached number 25 in the U.K. charts and, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Ellie Goulding, she was announced as the winner of the Critics Choice Award at the 2011 Brits. That same year, an appearance on Saturday Night Live coincided with her album being reissued in the U.S.
Following a tour that took in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, and her first show in North America, Jessie J became the first U.K. female solo artist to achieve six Top Ten singles from a single studio album. The success of the sixth single, "LaserLight," featuring David Guetta, was aided in no small part by her appearance as judge on the U.K. edition of The Voice. The hit show gave the singer a chance to display her talent for musical coaching, while building a rapport with fans both old and new on prime-time television. Also involved were Tom Jones and will.i.am, with whom Jessie J performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, before heading back to the studio to work on the follow-up to Who You Are.
After finishing her second and final season of coaching on The Voice in 2013, J returned with the singles "Wild" and "It's My Party," which preceded her second album, Alive, that September. With a planned U.S.-only version of Alive featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams eventually put aside, J instead focused on recording new material for what would become her third studio album, Sweet Talker. Including the likes of Diplo, the-Dream, and the aforementioned Pharrell, the album also saw her join forces with De La Soul and 2 Chainz, while Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj both featured on the lead single, "Bang Bang," which debuted at number one in the U.K. and became a Top Ten hit in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Sweet Talker arrived in October 2014, reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. and U.K. Taking a break from music, she joined the cast of judges on television singing competition The Voice Australia. She returned in 2017 with the singles "Real Deal" and "Queen," which later appeared on her fourth LP, R.O.S.E.
Do It Like A Dude
Jessie J Lyrics
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Stomp stomp I've arrived
Drop the beat, nasty face
Why ya lookin' at me?
Flyin' flyin' flyin' flyin' through the sky
In my spaceship
I'm an alien tonight
Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka
You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker
I can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar
Boom Boom, pour me a beer
No pretty drinks, I'm a guy out here
Rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' money like a pimp
My B-I-T-C-H's on my dick like this
Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka
You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker
I can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar
Boys, come say what you wanna
Boys, you need to lick my dollar
Boys, gettin' hot under the collar
Holla holla whoa
Boys, come say what you wanna
Boys, you need to lick my dollar
Boys, gettin' hot under the collar
Holla holla whoa
I can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
We can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem
Sugar sugar sugar
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem
Sugar sugar sugar
Do it, do it like a dude
Do it, do it low like you
Do it, do it like a dude
Do it, do it like a dude
The song "Do It Like a Dude" was released by Jessie J in 2010 and topped the charts in several countries. The lyrics speak of a woman who is confident, strong, and unafraid to do things traditionally associated with masculinity. The opening lines, "Stomp stomp I've arrived, Drop the beat, nasty face, Why ya lookin' at me?" instantly establish the tone of the song as being bold and unapologetic. The lyrics go on to highlight the ways in which the singer can emulate stereotypical male behavior, from grabbing her crotch to wearing her hat low.
One of the most notable lines in the song is when Jessie J says, "Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka, You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker". This line is a direct challenge to the idea that women are weaker than men and can't handle things that are traditionally associated with masculinity. Here, Jessie J shows that she is just as capable of being tough and unyielding as any man.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of doing things "like a dude", as the singer repeats the phrase "Do it like a brother". By the end, she asserts that "We can do it like the man'dem", further challenging stereotypes about gender and behavior.
Overall, "Do It Like a Dude" is a powerful anthem for women, encouraging them to be confident, bold, and unafraid to do things that might be considered "unfeminine". The song challenges traditional gender roles and celebrates the idea that women can be just as tough and capable as men.
Line by Line Meaning
Stomp stomp I've arrived
I am confident and ready to make a statement
Drop the beat, nasty face
The music is starting and I am feeling empowered to show off my rough and tough side
Why ya lookin' at me?
I am aware that people are paying attention to me and I am daring them to keep watching
Flyin' flyin' flyin' flyin' through the sky / In my spaceship / I'm an alien tonight
I am feeling like an outsider in this world and I am ready to embrace my unique qualities
Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka / You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker
I am calling out those who underestimate me and assuming that I am weak or vulnerable
I can do it like a brother / Do it like a dude / Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you
I am asserting that I am just as capable as any man and I am willing to adopt stereotypically masculine traits to prove it
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem / Sugar sugar sugar
Together, we can accomplish anything a man can, and we can do it well
Boom Boom, pour me a beer / No pretty drinks, I'm a guy out here / Rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' money like a pimp / My B-I-T-C-H's on my dick like this
I am actively challenging gender norms and embracing a traditionally male persona
Boys, come say what you wanna / Boys, you need to lick my dollar / Boys, gettin' hot under the collar / Holla holla whoa
I am demanding attention and admiration from men, while also asserting my own power and dominance
Do it, do it like a dude / Do it, do it low like you
I am encouraging everyone, regardless of gender, to embrace their strengths and be proud of who they are
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE ASTASIO, JASON PEBWORTH, JESSICA CORNISH, JON SHAVE, KYLE JAMES ABRAHAMS, PETER IGHILE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cokeObean
This version isn't actually that much different to the original song, but the song is still amazing. Her voice is just... wow.
@jehabib
This music vid is amazing, I love the edited version!
@TheChelseacraze
I love this!! Go Jessie J!!! :D
@rhenne
This song is just SO right in every way.
@melik2277
i love this song....its sooo amazing!!!
@sophiajj98
This is such a sick remix, love it :D I could have a little rave to this in my room all daay;)
@1013trish
i love watching the videos of her performing this song..she got so much swagg lol
@JessieJfreak10
i usually hate remixes but this is quite good
@Zinnospage
I LOVE THIS SONG!! <3
@shaggychulonukka
LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!