Do It
Pink Fairies Lyrics


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Don't think about it
Well all you've got to do is, do it
Well don't talk about it
All you do is do it, do it
Don't lie about it
Do it, do it
Write about it honey
Then we'll just do it
Yeah,do do do do do do do do do do do it
Do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it
You all just do it
Don't sing about it
If you ain't gonna, do it
Don't write about it man
If you ain't gonna, do it
Rock and roll
And the message is, do it
You're gonna rip me off man




You blew it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it (x12) yeah

Overall Meaning

The Pink Fairies’ song “Do It” is an anthem about the importance of action over mere intention. The song urges listeners not to overthink or talk about their ambitions, but to simply take action and make their dreams a reality. The repetition of the phrase “do it” creates a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the band is encouraging listeners to seize the moment and take charge of their lives.


The lyrics also suggest a rejection of pretension and empty showmanship. The band urges listeners not to sing or write about their goals unless they are committed to actually following through on them. The line “you’re gonna rip me off man, you blew it” seems to address those who talk a big game but never follow through, suggesting that the Pink Fairies value authenticity and action above all else.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't think about it
Stop overthinking and take action


Well all you've got to do is, do it
The only thing required is to jump in and start doing it


Well don't talk about it
Talking alone won't get anything done


All you do is do it, do it
The solution is simple, just take action and do it


Don't lie about it
Be honest with yourself and others about what you plan to do


Do it, do it
Reinforcing the theme of taking action and not just talking about it


Write about it honey
Express your desires through writing as a way to manifest them


Then we'll just do it
Using writing as a form of planning to follow through with action


Yeah,do do do do do do do do do do do it
Emphasizing the need for action with the repetition of 'do it'


Do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it
Further reinforcement of the central message of action over talk


You all just do it
Motivating everyone to take action


Don't sing about it
Stop using art as an excuse to avoid action


If you ain't gonna, do it
If you're not going to follow through with action, don't bother talking about it


Don't write about it man
Stop dreaming and put your plans into action


Rock and roll
Encouraging a wild and free-spirited approach to life


And the message is, do it
The central theme of the song is taking action


You're gonna rip me off man
Warning against being taken advantage of by others


You blew it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it
Disappointment at missed opportunities and the need to focus on taking action


Do it (x12) yeah
Final repetition of the message, urging everyone to take action




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Peter Knight Jr.

I had the pleasure of producing the record. A unique experience!

Solaris

Very cool!!

Hartley Taylor

A great record.

Hartley Taylor

If you care to tell a story or talk about it, I’d love to hear it.

Solaris

@Hartley Taylor agreed...

Hollie Moore

How did you do it?

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Paul Hine

One of my favourite guitar solos; a howling, fuzzed out blitz. Always loved this song; one of my examples when someone wonders about the roots of British punk.

Paul Hine

brad davidson it’s Paul Rudolph playing guitar on this one. Larry Wallis/Steve Jones? My comment wasn’t specifically relating to the Sex Pistols.

Jack Mcgregor

These guys are better than punk. They can all play their instruments competently. I’d compare them more to Budgie and Black Sabbath than to Punk.

Activ 8

The solo is wah wah garbage.

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