Do What You're Told
Sebastian Lyrics


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You've
Got a mind of your own
Yeah, you proved
You can slam down a phone
And your rules
They change with the weather
It's not getting better
Venus and Mars
Constantly misunderstanding
Constantly making demands that
I can't meet
You halfway
I just gotta say

Someone's gonna give..
And it ain't gonna be me
From now on you've gotta..

Do what you're told
Follow directions, obey the law
I let you win but you go too far
I know the deal, baby you're a star
But you're outta control,
You never do what you're told
Read the instructions to stay on the road
Think from above, not down below
I'm the man, gimme control
Baby baby please, do what you're told

You're
Been wearing the pants
It was cool
But I'm taking them back
Yeah, I'm through
With these knock-down
Drag-out conversations

We're Venus and Mars
Standing on opposite planets
Sexes panic
You get in the car, take my keys,
And then you proceed to drive me..
Crazy

Do what you're told
Follow directions, obey the law
I let you win but you go too far
I know the deal, baby you're a star
But you're outta control,
You never do what you're told
Read the instructions to stay on the road
Think from above, not down below
I'm the man, gimme control
Baby baby please, do what you're told

So whatever moods come and go baby
Not taking whatever you throw my way,
No way…

Do what you're told
Follow directions, obey the law
I let you win but you go too far
I know the deal, baby you're a star
But you're outta control,
You never do what you're told
Read the instructions to stay on the road
Think from above, not down below
I'm the man, gimme control
Baby baby please, just do what you're told, yeah

Baby you're a star
But you're, you're, you're outta control




Oh baby please, baby please
Do what you're told

Overall Meaning

Sebastian's song Do What You're Told talks about a relationship where there has been a power struggle. The lyrics paint the picture of a partner who is constantly changing the rules and not following instructions or obeying laws, which makes life chaotic for the other partner. The singer mentions how he tried to compromise and meet the other halfway but ultimately decides that someone has to give, and it's not going to be him anymore. He tells his partner to do what they're told, follow directions, read the instructions to stay on the road, and think from above, not below.


The song talks about the push and pull in relationships, where both partners try to assert their power and have a say in matters. The singer, in this case, seems to have had enough of the chaos and wants things to be clearer and more straightforward, hence the demand for the partner to follow instructions and do what they're told. The reference to Venus and Mars suggests that the genders have a significant impact on the misunderstandings and the power play in this relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You've
You possess a distinctive personality of your own


Got a mind of your own
You have a unique and independent perspective


Yeah, you proved
You have shown in the past


You can slam down a phone
You have the ability to end a conversation with force


And your rules
Your expectations and behaviors


They change with the weather
They fluctuate unpredictably


It's not getting better
The situation is not improving


Venus and Mars
The two sexes


Constantly misunderstanding
Frequently not comprehending each other


Constantly making demands that
Asking for more than can be delivered


I can't meet
I'm unable to fulfill them


You halfway
Compromise with you


I just gotta say
I need to express


Someone's gonna give..
Someone needs to concede


And it ain't gonna be me
I'm unwilling to be the one


From now on you've gotta..
In the future, you must


Do what you're told
Follow instructions and respect authority


Follow directions, obey the law
Adhere to guidelines, conform to the regulations


I let you win but you go too far
I concede to you, but you push it too much


I know the deal, baby you're a star
I understand the agreement, you are successful


But you're outta control,
But you're uncontrollable


You never do what you're told
You don't respect authority


Read the instructions to stay on the road
Follow the guidelines to achieve success


Think from above, not down below
See the big picture and don't be shortsighted


I'm the man, gimme control
I am the leader, give me authority


Baby baby please, do what you're told
Please comply with the guidelines


Been wearing the pants
Controlling the situation


It was cool
It used to be enjoyable


But I'm taking them back
But now I'm taking over


Yeah, I'm through
I'm done with it


With these knock-down
These intense


Drag-out conversations
Disputes


We're Venus and Mars
We represent two distinct genders


Standing on opposite planets
Holding opposing attitudes


Sexes panic
Misunderstandings based on gender


You get in the car, take my keys,
You take control of the situation


And then you proceed to drive me..
And then you cause me frustration


Crazy
Insane or irrational


So whatever moods come and go baby
Therefore, no matter what happens


Not taking whatever you throw my way,
I won't tolerate everything you do


No way…
Absolutely not


Oh baby please, baby please
Oh please


Do what you're told
Follow instructions and respect authority




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Written by: HARRIS, JAKOBSSON, WALLEVIK

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Comments from YouTube:

@FiziHadid

Still listening in 2024 🖤

@valeriedhodson3014

Great song. Lov it.

@LarlemMagic

Its good to see the message of the song isn't what the lyrics say.
Anyman that says things like this should just be a picture in your hand.

@BergmanMusic

Oj, denna låt hade jag helt glömt bort. 

@magiicw

Yea this deserves so much more!

@Funnyman191

Awesome song

@nicko02000

2018 and still not tired of this

@Ouafehr

This makes me so proud ! From Swedish Idol! <3

@smultronblomman7842

Denna spelades där jag åt i kväll. Det är som om denna låt är skriven för mig för jag gör aldrig som jag blir tillsagd! ;D

@spengoo

Det här är en riktigt bra låt och Sebastian sjunger den fantastiskt! Produktionen är skön också - älskar soulkören.

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