The band name was formed by the initials of the surnames of Mehldau, Turner and Bernstein.
Do Your Thing
M.t.b. Lyrics
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Baby, you done lost your good thing now
Oh
You done lost your good thing now
Well, the way I used to love you baby
Baby, that's the way I hate you now
You used to say that you loved me
You used to say that you loved me
But baby I believe you've changed your mind
Well, I don't blame you baby
Because you ain't what you used to be
Let me love you just one more time
Yes, let me love you one more time anyway
Oh, let me love you, let me love you, let me love you one more time, baby
Let me love you one more time anyway
Oh you can't quit me now, baby
Because you didn't mean me no good anyway
Well, you know where I'm from, baby
So please don't try to mistreat me
Yes, you know where I'm from, baby
So please don't try to mistreat me
Yes, because I'll make your mother a present
Baby, of you and your casket too
Oh, you once said you loved me
And you would do anything I said
Oh, you once said you loved me baby
And you would do anything I said
Oh, but the way you treat me now, baby
I just soon rather be dead
Oh
Baby, you done lost your good thing now
Oh
Baby you done lost your good thing now
The way I used to love you
Baby, that's the way I hate you now
The song "Do Your Thing" by M.t.b.is a blues ballad about lost love and betrayal. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of hurt and rejection after his lover leaves him for someone else. The opening lines "Baby, you done lost your good thing now" are a clear indication that the singer's significant other has left him for someone else, and he's not taking it well. He repeats this line several times throughout the song to emphasize the theme of lost love. He further goes on to describe how the love that was once there has now turned into hate. It's evident that his partner has changed and the love that existed between them is now gone.
The songwriter expresses his disappointment and laments the discard of the love that he once had with his partner. He realizes that his lover's mind has changed, and she no longer loves him in the same way. Thereβs a sense of resignation in his voice as he acknowledges that he can't change how she feels or make her feel the same way she once did. In the chorus, he pleads for one last chance to show her how much he loves her, but he knows that it's futile. The lyrics in the song are powerful and highlight the despair that accompanies a broken heart.
Overall, "Do Your Thing" is a rich and soulful song that speaks to the listener's heart. The lyrics express universal feelings of love, rejection, and heartbreak that anyone can relate to. The raw emotion in the song showcases the Blues as a genre that truly feels the pain of its subjects.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
An expression of disappointment or despair.
Baby, you done lost your good thing now
My feelings towards you have changed as you have lost my love and respect.
Well, the way I used to love you baby
I once loved you deeply.
Baby, that's the way I hate you now
However, due to your actions, I now hold deep hatred towards you.
You used to say that you loved me
You once expressed your love for me.
But baby, I believe you've changed your mind
But I now believe that your love for me has vanished.
Well, I don't blame you baby
I don't hold you solely responsible for this change.
Because you ain't what you used to be
You have changed from the person you once were.
Let me love you just one more time
Please give me one last chance to prove my love for you.
Yes, let me love you one more time anyway
Even if it's just for one more time, let me show you how I feel.
Oh, let me love you, let me love you, let me love you one more time, baby
Please allow me to express my love for you once more.
Let me love you one more time anyway
Regardless of the circumstances, let me show you my love.
Oh you can't quit me now, baby
You cannot simply leave me behind now.
Because you didn't mean me no good anyway
As you never intended to treat me well in the first place.
Well, you know where I'm from, baby
You know my background and upbringing.
So please don't try to mistreat me
Therefore, please refrain from treating me poorly or disrespectfully.
Yes, because I'll make your mother a present
If you do mistreat me, I will have no qualms in retaliating.
Baby, of you and your casket too
Even if it means bringing harm to you or your family.
Oh, you once said you loved me
You once professed your love for me.
And you would do anything I said
And claimed you would do anything for me.
Oh, but the way you treat me now, baby
However, the way you treat me now suggests otherwise.
I just soon rather be dead
I would rather not live with this heartache and pain.
The way I used to love you
I once had strong feelings of love towards you.
Baby, that's the way I hate you now
But due to your actions, those feelings have turned into intense hatred.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE BIHARI, RILEY B. KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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