It's Your Thing
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
It's your thing
(It's your thing)
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
And if you want me to love you, maybe I will
I need you woman, it ain't no big deal
Oh you need lovin' just as bad as I do now
Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to
So it's your thing
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
It's your thing, girl
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
Don't let me tell ya
Who to sock it to, oh yeah
So, it's your thing
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
Hit me man
So, it's your thing girl
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
No doubt about it
Who I'm gonna sock it to
[Incomprehensible], oh yeah
So, it's your thing
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
Hit me man
So, it's your thing girl
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
No doubt about it
Who I'm gonna sock it to, no, no
[Incomprehensible], oh yeah
Oh yeah
So, it's your thing
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
Hit me man
So, it's your thing, yeah
(It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you
Who to sock it to
[Incomprehensible]
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song "It's Your Thing" are a call to empowerment and self-expression. The chorus repeats the refrain, "It's your thing, do what you wanna do," driving home the message that individuals should be free to live their lives as they choose without anyone else's judgment. The verses speak to the idea of free love, with the singer saying he won't tell his partner who to "sock it to," or who to give her love to. He acknowledges that he needs love just as much as she does, and ultimately doesn't care who she chooses to be with.
In a way, the song is a celebration of individual freedom and agency -- with the disco-style beat and catchy chorus making it a popular hit in the '70s. It also breaks away from some of the more sentimental and romantic themes of Jackson's other work, emphasizing instead a more carefree and fun-loving attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
It's your thing
You have the right to live your life the way you want.
(It's your thing)
This is a refrain that emphasizes the importance of the first line.
Do what you wanna do
You have the freedom to make your own choices and take responsibility for them.
I can't tell you
I don't have any control over the decisions you make.
Who to sock it to
I can't tell you who to give your love to.
And if you want me to love you, maybe I will
I might be willing to love you if you ask me to.
I need you woman, it ain't no big deal
I have feelings for you, but I'm not desperate.
Oh you need lovin' just as bad as I do now
You have the same desire for love and connection that I have.
Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to
It doesn't matter to me who you choose to love or be with.
So, it's your thing girl
Once again, emphasizing that you have the power to make your own decisions.
Don't let me tell ya
I don't want to influence you or make decisions for you.
Hit me man
A request for the musicians to keep playing or to start a new section.
No doubt about it
There's no reason to be unsure or hesitant.
Who I'm gonna sock it to
A playful way of saying, 'who am I going to love or be with?'
Oh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or agreement.
[Incomprehensible]
Lyrics that are difficult to understand or unknown.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
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