In January 2007, it was revealed that Timbaland plagiarized the synth line in "Do It" from an earlier track by Finnish demoscener Janne Suni. Alongside a remix featuring rapper Missy Elliott, the song was released as the fifth single from Loose in North America in mid-2007, and Furtado co-directed the accompanying music video. "Do It" reached the top twenty in Canada and was a number-one club hit in the United States, where it became Furtado's lowest peaking single on the Billboard Hot 100; it reached higher positions on charts on mainland Europe.
Do It
Nelly Furtado Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-y-y-yeah
Yeah, yeah
You're standing at the door
I'm falling to the floor
You look even better than you did before
Wondering if I can do this
It's been a while but I couldn't forget you
Just a little look has got me feeling things
Just a little touch has got me seeing things
Just a little taste has got me off the chains
Doing things that I don't want to
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me (just open up)
Don't you know how much I want you
We're sitting real close, I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand but I lay back
'Cause you know this thing could spiral in the night
I've changed my mind I'm ready for you this time
Just a little look has got me feeling things
Just a little touch has got me seeing things
Just a little taste has got me off the chains
Doing things that I don't want to
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me (just open up)
Don't you know how much I want you?
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me (just open up)
Don't you know how much I want you
We're sitting real close, I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand but I lay back (yeah, yeah, yeah)
We're sitting real close, I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand, I cannot fight it off
Do it, do it
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me (just open up)
Don't you know how much I want you?
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me (just open up)
Don't you know how much I want you
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-y-y-yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-y-y-yeah, yeah, yeah
The song "Do It" by Nelly Furtado is about temptation and giving in to desire. The singer is debating whether or not to act on her impulses and give in to a past love interest. She wonders if she is capable of following through with the passion she feels but eventually decides that she cannot resist the urge any longer.
Throughout the song, the singer describes how just a little look, touch, or taste of this person has her feeling things she has been trying to ignore. She acknowledges that she is doing things she doesn't want to be doing and that this person has a hold on her. However, in the end, the singer decides to give in to her desire and do it like he does it to her.
Overall, "Do It" is about the struggle between resisting temptation and giving into desire. It highlights how powerful attraction and chemistry can be and how difficult it can be to control these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone needs to rap off, in, off the top
There is a need for someone to improvise rap lyrics on the spot.
You're standing at the door
The subject is positioned by the entrance.
I'm falling to the floor
The subject is struggling to remain standing.
You look even better than you did before
The subject's appearance has improved since the last time they were seen.
I'm staring at my feet
The subject is looking down at their feet.
Wondering if I can do this
The subject is questioning their ability to handle the situation at hand.
It's been a while but I couldn't forget you
Although some time has passed, the subject still remembers the other person.
Just a little look has got me feeling things
A mere glance from the other person has stirred emotions within the subject.
Just a little touch has got me seeing things
A slight physical contact with the other person has caused sensory hallucinations within the subject.
Just a little taste has got me off the chains
A small sampling of something has left the subject feeling uninhibited and reckless.
Doing things that I don't want to
The subject is engaging in behavior that is against their desires.
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Perform an action in the same manner as before, where it made the subject feel passionately heated.
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Repeating a past action would not satisfy the subject completely.
Do it like you do it to me (just open up)
Perform the action with complete abandon and total openness.
Don't you know how much I want you?
The subject desires the other person deeply and is hoping they reciprocate those feelings.
We're sitting real close, I can feel your breath
The subjects are near each other, and the subject senses the other person's breath.
I wanna touch your hand but I lay back
The subject desires to make physical contact but restrains themselves.
Cause you know this thing could spiral in the night
The subject is aware that the situation could escalate out of control if not handled carefully.
I've changed my mind I'm ready for you this time
The subject's mindset has shifted, and they feel prepared for the situation now.
I cannot fight it off
The subject is unable to resist their impulses any longer.
Do it, do it
The subject is urging the other person to perform the desired action.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-y-y-yeah
Repetition of noises that express emotion or excitement.
Yeah, yeah
Repetition of noises that express agreement or understanding.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Nelly Furtado
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@KairatBROKEN
You're standing at the door
I'm falling to the floor
You look even better than you did before
I'm staring at my feet
Wondering if I can do this
It's been a while but I couldn't forget you
[BRIDGE:]
Just a little look has got me feeling things
Just a little touch has got me seeing things
Just a little taste has got me off the chains
Doing things that I don't want to
[CHORUS:]
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (it's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me just open up
Don't you know how much I want you
We're sitting real close and I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand but I lay back
'cause you know this thing could spiral in the night
I've changed my mind I'm ready for you this time
[BRIDGE]
[CHORUS x2]
We're sitting real close I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand but I lay back
We're sitting real close I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand I cannot fight it off
@BlueBlues9
I grew up on this song . I'll never forget those mtv mornings dancing to this song . I'm 24 now and this song is still amazing
@anneidakwo4117
I was just minding my business when this song started playing in my head out of nowhere without me really knowing what it was. I had only heard it once, in passing in my first year of secondary school thirteen years ago. It was at a carnival or something when I heard the song on the radi and it just got stuck in my head. And after all those years, I started humming the song again without knowing what song it really was. I did a quick youtube search and here I am. The bottom line is, I like the song. Really brought back memories.
@whatever5922
Funny how our minds work that way right?
@AngelaBallard-pi6fo
♡♡♡
@user-si3yy8hm9v
haha cutest post i ever read.
@Dop3ne55
Timeless Timeless music! This was my mid-teens and this brings back so many wonderful memories, when life was much simpler! Take Me Back ❤️
@diegoaraga415
She slayed this era
@centavioushernandez
Period
@kikizaqg1409
!!!!!!!!
@CoolBlueVirgo
Yes this did! This album was her year. She just had all the hits on that album.