And We Do It
R & J Stone Lyrics
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Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
World serves its own needs
Don't mis-serve your own needs
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
With a fear of height, down, height
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
And a government for hire and a combat site
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
With the Furies breathing down your neck
Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
Look at that low plane, fine, then
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
Feeling pretty psyched
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine
Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
I feel fine (I feel fine)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
"We Do It" by R & J Stone is a high-energy power pop song with catchy hooks and a driving beat. It describes a chaotic world where earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters are becoming increasingly common. Lenny Bruce, a controversial comedian who was known for his explicit language and social commentary, is mentioned as someone who is unafraid in the face of these dramatic events. The lyrics suggest that people should focus on their own needs and speed up their actions because the world is rapidly changing.
The song continues with a list of events and actions that seem to be escalating out of control. The imagery references everything from wire fires and government corruption to sports tournaments and book burning. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's the end of the world as we know it," suggesting that the world is coming to some sort of catastrophic end. However, the singer also says "I feel fine," suggesting that even in the midst of chaos and destruction, there is still hope and optimism.
The song is a complex collage of images and ideas that suggest a world in turmoil. Its rapid-fire delivery and upbeat tempo create a sense of urgency that reflects the content of the lyrics. Despite its dire predictions, the song ultimately suggests that people can adapt and find a way to survive even in the face of overwhelming odds.
Line by Line Meaning
That's great, it starts with an earthquake
The world-changing events that we're witnessing have just begun
Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
All aspects of nature and technology have been affected in some way
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Even the brave must confront and face the changing world
Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
Amid the chaos, pay attention to your own thoughts and emotions
World serves its own needs
The world will continue on and meet its own demands, regardless of our individual desires
Don't mis-serve your own needs
As individuals, we must also take care of ourselves and our own needs
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
We must push ourselves to keep up with the pace of change
The ladder starts to clatter
Ascending to success during times of change can be tumultuous
With a fear of height, down, height
During uncertain times, it can be difficult to find solid footing
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
The chaos and upheaval we are experiencing are both literal and metaphorical
And a government for hire and a combat site
The societal structures that we've relied on are now up for grabs and contested
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
People are being left behind or left out of the changes unfolding around us
With the Furies breathing down your neck
Danger and fear loom around every corner
Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
Even the media is struggling to make sense of what's going on
Look at that low plane, fine, then
There are still moments of beauty and wonder in the midst of chaos
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
The sheer number of people affected by these changes is overwhelming
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
In the end, we can only rely on ourselves to survive
World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
Despite the changes, we must still listen to ourselves and remain true to our own feelings
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
Those who are religious may see these changes as part of a larger plan
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
We are passionate and at times combative as we struggle with these changes
Feeling pretty psyched
We feel energized and excited despite the chaos
It's the end of the world as we know it
The world as we knew it no longer exists
and I feel fine
But personally, I'm doing okay despite the changes
Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
We're warned to be careful and not get caught up in unfamiliar places or situations
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
We must be attentive to our own emotions and needs as we navigate these changes
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
Tactics of oppression and censorship are being employed to maintain old power structures
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
People are scrambling for power at any cost, with destructive consequences
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
We should use any available resources to try and survive the chaos
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
People are being hurt and trampled in the chaos
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
We must remain strong and fearless, even when things seem hopeless
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
Everything seems like a battle, and nobody can be trusted
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
Despite the chaos, some are still resistant to change or alternative solutions
The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
I had a peaceful moment in the midst of all this
Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
There are still moments of beauty and wonder in the world
Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Even the famous and influential are affected by these changes
Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
Despite the chaos, life goes on and people still celebrate
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right
We are all connected and must work together, despite our differences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Michael Stipe, Michael E. Mills, Peter Lawrence Buck, William Thomas Berry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Eleventhearlofmars
When life was so easy and the music was fantastic, the world currently is horrible.
@desertrose1226
I could not agree more…
@KoolKman
@@desertrose1226 Same
@juliawatson460
I wish I was back in '76
@stephenhardy7803
Greedy world . For the wrong things
@themayorsoffice2507
Don’t mistake, the world was fucked up back then too. The music was just better. 👌🏾
@kathleenanderson5769
The women of the 70s had a natural beauty and grace that has been lost in these last few generations. My heart hurts that the later and younger generations of women have been hoodwinked into buying into fads and trends that demean their character and body (spirit and mind especially). They have sold out their natural beauty and have enlisted in the mentality of the quick serve meat market. Buying into these lies is also expensive…..whether the cost of plastic surgery, implants, specialised beauty treatments, fashion (the lack of fabric mostly), hair trends, multiple tattoos, piercings etc. all cost a lot of money. Building character has been tossed away for mind and business development which just straddle people with al lot of confusing useless advice of dos’s and don’ts. Joanne and Russel thank you for your beautiful contribution to the world.
@combivan4346
Just breaks my heart, can’t imagine how Russel feels even after all these years, it never leaves you.
@daleandrews3698
One of my favourite songs from the seventies and what a truly beautiful video of two beautiful people.
@mcmaximon1
This lady was beautiful and with an amazing voice! Died in 1979 from a brain tumour. Life can be cruel 😥