Do Your Thing
Samuel L. Jackson & Bernie Mac Lyrics


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Hee, hee
Hee, hee, hee
Hee, hee, hee
Hee, hee, woo

Father comes home from work and he's scared to death
Mother cries for the kid and a note she read
Father runs to the table, he said, "What's going on?"
Mother cries desperately, "Our little baby's gone"

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are

She wrote that she is tired of step daddy using her
Saying that he'll buy her things while sexually abusing her
Just think that she's all alone somewhere out on the street
How will this girl survive?
She ain't got nothing to eat

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock (yeah)
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are, oh

Save me (from this living hell)
Save me ('cause I, I wanna help)
Save me (I'm tired, I'm mad)
Save me ('cause this is not a joke)
Save me ('cause I'm on the run)
Save me ('cause I don't wanna go home)
Save me ('cause terror inside)
Save me ('cause I, I want breathe, woo)
Save me (hee, hee, hoo, hoo)

Now she's on the move, she's off to Hollywood
She says she wanna be a star, she heard the money's good
She gets off from the train station, a man is waiting there
"I'll show you where the money is, girl, just let down your hair"
He's taking her on the streets of Sunset Boulevard
She's selling her body hard, girl, that will take you far
The police come 'round the corner, somebody there, they told
He's arresting this little girl, who's only twelve years old (yeah)

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock (do you know where your children are?)
If they're somewhere out on the street (do you know where's your baby? Where's your, baby?)
Just imagine how scared they are (where's your, baby?)

Do you know where your children are? (Hee, hee, hee, hee, hee)
Because it's now twelve o'clock (hee, hee, hee)
If they're somewhere out on the street (hee, hee, hee)
Just imagine how scared they are (hee, hee, hee)

Where's your, baby?
Where's your, baby?
Where's your, baby?
Hee, hee, ooh
Children are
Where's your baby?
Hee, hee, hee, ooh

Do you know where your children are? (Where your children are)
Because it's now twelve o'clock (where your children are)
If they're somewhere out on the street (where's your baby? Where's your baby?)
Just imagine how scared they are (little girl, hee, hee, ooh)

Do you know where your children are?
Because it's now twelve o'clock
If they're somewhere out on the street
Just imagine how scared they are (yeah)

Hee, hee, hee
She's your baby
Know where your children are?
Do you know where your children
Just a baby
Just a baby
She's just a baby




He's just a baby
Hee, hee, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Do Your Thing" by Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac are a poignant reminder to parents about the importance of knowing the whereabouts of their children at all times. The song tells the story of a young girl who is sexually abused by her stepfather, and eventually runs away from home to become a prostitute in Hollywood. The chorus of the song asks the listener, "Do you know where your children are?" emphasizing the importance of being aware of your children's activities and protecting them from harm.


The first two stanzas of the song describe the fear and desperation of parents who have lost their child. The child has left a note saying that she is tired of being sexually abused by her stepfather and has run away from home. The parents are left in turmoil, not knowing where their child is or how she will survive. The chorus repeats the phrase "Do you know where your children are?" multiple times, driving home the point that parents need to be vigilant and aware of their children's whereabouts.


The final stanza of the song tells the story of the young girl who has run away to become a prostitute in Hollywood. She is lured in by promises of fame and fortune, but ultimately ends up being arrested by the police. The chorus repeats again, reminding listeners of the importance of knowing where their children are, and the potential dangers they may face on the streets.


Overall, the lyrics of "Do Your Thing" serve as a powerful message to parents about the need to protect their children from harm and ensure their safety.


Line by Line Meaning

Father comes home from work, and he's scared to death
A father comes home from work and he's terrified


Mother cries for the kid, and the note she read
The mother reads a note and cries for her child


Father runs to the table, he says "What's going on?"
The father rushes to the table and asks what's wrong


Mother cries desperately, "Our little baby's gone!"
The mother cries out that their child is missing


Do you know where your children are?
Asking if you know where your children are


Because it's now twelve o'clock
The time is now midnight


If they're somewhere out on the street
If your children are out on the street


Just imagine how scared they are
Think about how scared your children must be


She wrote that she is tired of step daddy using her
A young girl is tired of her stepfather using her for sexual purposes


Saying that he'll buy her things, while sexually abusing her
Her stepfather promises to buy her things in exchange for sexual favors


Just think that she's all alone somewhere out on the street
Imagine the girl is all alone on the street


How will this girl survive? She ain't got nothing to eat!
The girl may not survive as she has nothing to eat


Save me (from this living hell)
Someone pleads to be saved from a living hell


Save me (cause I don't wanna know)
The same plea as above, but specifically not wanting to know certain things


Now she's on the move, she's off to Hollywood
The girl is leaving and going to Hollywood


She says she wanna be a star, she heard the money's good
She wants to be a star and heard the money is good


She gets off from the train station, the man is waiting there
Someone is waiting for her at the train station


"I'll show you where the money is, girl just let down your hair"
The man offers to show her where the money is if she lets down her hair


He's taking her on the streets, of Sunset Boulevard
He's taking her to Sunset Boulevard to sell her body


She's selling her body hard, girl that will take you far
She is selling her body for money to try and make it big


The police come 'round the corner, somebody there they told
The police arrive after someone reports the activity


He's arresting this little girl, that's only twelve years old!
The police arrest a twelve-year-old girl




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Michael Jackson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@abdullaotibi

If music makes you move
And you can really groove
Groove on, groove on
If you feel like you wanna make love
Under the stars above
Love on, love on
If there's something that you wanna say
And Talking is the only way
Rap on, rap on

Cause whatever your gonna do
You gotta do your thing

If you feel like you wanna swing
(No damn clue what is said under the crowd screaming)
Scream on, scream on

If you feel like you wanna sing
Cause singing is your thing
Sing on, sing on

If you wanna make love all night
Cause you feel its right
Right on, right on

Cause whatever your gonna do
You gotta do your thing



All comments from YouTube:

@sttiteni

RIP Bernie Mac one of the greatest artists ever lived :)

@jakoyasteward8395

Died of Sacardois

@cashmoneymorrow5617

Bernie 's voice got way higher than I expected.

@jakoyasteward8395

Yep because he was ready to sake in leave

@jakoyasteward8395

Yep because he was ready to sake in leave in make people laugh

@petebates8454

Who listening to this in 2021?

@jam2music

So sad though that Bernie Mac 's gone ..This was so great!! LOL ..

@kitty2pat

What a treat ! Bernie and Sam sounded good.!

@sweetlikeme

Don't forget Sharon lol

@roxsannethomas5760

R.i.p....Bernie Mac...you always made me laugh....you are a fuckn Icon to me ..Much love to you my man...

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