Henderson's films include the recent Disney hit Step Up, about a delinquent teen given a second chance. Theatergoers will have another opportunity to see his work in Paramount's Broken Bridges, in which he shares screen time with fellow Oklahoman and country music superstar Toby Keith. He most recently wrapped production opposite Kristin Cavallari (Laguna Beach) in the thriller Fingerprints.
Additional film credits include his debut in New Regency's The Girl Next Door, with Elisha Cuthbert, and Sony's recent hit remake of the family comedy Yours, Mine and Ours, with Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo.
No stranger to television, Henderson starred as the lead on FX's critically lauded Steven Bochco series, Over There, portraying an ambitious young soldier who had to cope with the tragic consequences of the war in Iraq and its effects on the people around him. Additional forays into TV include his series regular role on the comedy series One on One, as well as appearances on North Shore, She Spies and 8 Simple Rules.
Born in Dallas and raised in Tulsa, Henderson moved to Los Angeles after winning a talent search for the WB reality show Pop Stars. When not acting, he enjoys singing and songwriting.
Tell Me What to Do
Josh Henderson Lyrics
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yeah yeah
oh oh yeaei
here i go
on the phone
i call her out
i ask her to a show
can't play it cool
that's ok cause baby i'm a tool
tell me what to do
just tell me what to say
tell me it's ok
don't be afraid
cause soon i'll be away
but first then only date
but you i hope you'll tell me what to do
here i go
i'm in my car
i figured out
i'm doing well so far
i tell a joke
she doesn't laught
i guest i choose
and tonight i'll get the shoot
tell me what to do
just tell me what to say
tell me it's ok
don't be afraid
cause soon i'll be away
but first then only date
but you i hope you'll tell me what to do
oh oh oooh yeah yeah yeah oh
here i go
im on my own
i had a chanse
i think i knew it
log ago beacause you now
i am a fool
i don't now how to play
the game its that ok
or i
The lyrics of "Tell Me What to Do" by Josh Henderson recounts a man's experience of going on a first date with a girl he likes. In the first stanza, he is anxious and lacks confidence; thus, he seeks guidance from the girl by asking her what to do and say. He hopes that she will reassure him that it's okay and that he shouldn't be afraid. In the second stanza, he takes the girl out and tries to impress her but still finds himself struggling. He becomes more relaxed, hoping that the girl will tell him what to do to make the date a success.
Throughout the song, the man looks for guidance from the girl, implying that he values her opinion and wants to make the date a success. The song expresses the importance of communication in a relationship, and the idea that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but strength.
Line by Line Meaning
oh oh,
yeah yeah
oh oh yeaei
Introduction to the song, no real meaning
here i go
on the phone
i call her out
i ask her to a show
The singer is nervously asking out a girl on a date
i'm a fool
can't play it cool
that's ok cause baby i'm a tool
The singer is aware of his flaws but still willing to try
tell me what to do
just tell me what to say
tell me it's ok
don't be afraid
cause soon i'll be away
but first then only date
but you i hope you'll tell me what to do
The artist is asking for guidance and reassurance from the girl he asked out
here i go
i'm in my car
i figured out
i'm doing well so far
The artist is on his way to the date, feeling confident at the moment
i tell a joke
she doesn't laught
i guest i choose
and tonight i'll get the shoot
The singer's attempt at humor falls flat, causing him to doubt himself
oh oh oooh yeah yeah yeah oh
Repeating the intro, no real meaning
here i go
im on my own
i had a chanse
i think i knew it
log ago beacause you now
i am a fool
i don't now how to play
the game its that ok
or i
The artist reflects on his shortcomings and lack of experience, questioning if he's even cut out for dating
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.