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
Trevor Robertson
Fantastic performance. What a wonderful voice Joanna had. Sad loss. The part where she flies... 'Hey Baby...' brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for posting.
James J. RAFOI
Thank you Russell Oliver Stone and Joanne Stone for this simple masterpiece. This is Jan 8, 2021. Man, this song still resonates today! Nothing in the world gonna stop us...To my very special one. God Bless you all.
MrMjp58
A beautiful song and performance. It's one of those where you wonder if they'll get the high notes - and then they do [it]! What a pair of great vocalists.
That [early '76] was a magical time period for me - never to be repeated unfortunately.
I could do without Steve Wright's 'downbeat' comments, but each to his own...
More Time Needed
R&J Stone were the English/American husband and wife duo, Russell Oliver Stone and Joanne Stone.[1] The pair were originally members of James Last's British Choir for a number of years. They had a hit single in the mid 1970s with their self penned song "We Do It".[2][3] The track was produced by Phil Swern. Some time after their hit, Russell Stone decided that he did not want to remain as a singer, and preferred to concentrate on producing and writing for his wife.[1] Their second album did not do well and a third album, although recorded, was never released.
Joanne Stone died of a brain tumour in 1979.[4]
Russell Stone later went to Munich to work with the Icelander Thorir Baldursson. Stone is a recovered alcoholic and has released three solo albums, Love Aspects (2013), Groove Aspects (2014) and Devotional Aspects (2016), after spending years out of the music industry.[1]
Sunhillow1
I didn't realise she died in 1979. So sad - beautiful lady - great voice - and what a great song.
Tim Robinson
NOR ME SUN[ I JUST FOUND OUT TONIGHT [ WHAT A SHAME / TIM
mick poore
This song gives me goosebumps love it such a great song
Leopoldo Notarianni
I remember this so well.
It was a hit in early 1976.
Another song around this time was "Afternoon Delight" .
Lots of one hit wonders in the mid seventies.
Every song brings back memories.
keeley dount
Such a amazing song. I didn't realise she passed away so young RIP your music will always play on. God bless.
sct353
I always loved this song. Great live rendition. I read in the paper today that Joanne was the voice on Paper Lace's hit 'Billy don't be a hero' ("Come back and make me your wife" etc.). RIP Joanne.