You Do Something to Me
Sammy Davis Lyrics
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I've got to find love in a hurry
Do something to me
Help me to ease all the worry
Whenever you're near me
You give me such a lovin' feeling
But baby you keep concealin'
What I want to know (so come on)
Do something to me
I've got to find love in a hurry
Do something to me
Help me to ease all the worry
Do something to me
Help me to ease all the worry
So let's get together
Just think of all the time we've wasted
All the love we could be tastin'
So baby let's go (oh come on)
Do something to me
I've got to find love in a hurry
Do something to me
Help me to ease all the worry
It should be so easy
For you to hear what my heart's sayin'
So why do you keep delayin'
What I want to know
So come on do something to me
The lyrics of Sammy Davis Jr.’s song, You Do Something To Me, express the singer’s desperate search for love and his frustration with the object of his affection who keeps concealing her true feelings. Davis Jr. pleads for her to ease his worries by doing something that will help him find the love he seeks. He sings about the lovin’ feeling she gives him whenever she’s near, but laments her reluctance to reciprocate his feelings. Davis Jr. urges her to stop wasting time and to think of all the love they could be experiencing if she only allowed herself to love him back.
The lyrics of You Do Something To Me are characterized by their urgency and Davis Jr.’s emotive delivery emphasizes the passionate plea for love that he is making. The repetition of the line “Do something to me” emphasizes the depth of the singer’s longing for the object of his affection. He appeals to her to listen to the outpouring of his heart and to stop delaying in giving him the answer he seeks. The desperation in Davis Jr.’s voice makes the song an emotive one, especially for anyone who has ever found themselves in his position.
Line by Line Meaning
Do something to me
I crave your attention and affection.
I've got to find love in a hurry
I'm in a rush to find love and I feel like time is running out.
Help me to ease all the worry
I want you to comfort me and alleviate my concerns.
Whenever you're near me
I feel happy and loved when I'm around you.
You give me such a lovin' feeling
Your presence and affection make me feel loved.
But baby you keep concealin'
You are not showing me your true feelings and emotions.
What I want to know (so come on)
I want you to be open and honest with me about your feelings.
So let's get together
Let's spend time and pursue a romantic relationship.
Just think of all the time we've wasted
We have missed out on potential moments of love and happiness.
All the love we could be tastin'
We have the potential to experience a deep and fulfilling romantic connection.
So baby let's go (oh come on)
Let's take action and start pursuing our romantic connection.
It should be so easy
Our romantic connection should not be complicated or difficult.
For you to hear what my heart's sayin'
I am being clear and straightforward about my feelings.
So why do you keep delayin'
I am confused by your lack of response or action.
What I want to know
I want to know your true feelings and emotions.
So come on do something to me
I want you to take action and pursue a romantic relationship with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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