Stuff was a short lived group of talented New York session players in the m… Read Full Bio ↴Stuff was a short lived group of talented New York session players in the mid 70's. Under the leadership of bassist Gordon Edwards, several of the most prolific studio players around teamed together to form an all-star rhythm section that on a part-time basis operated as an independent group. Back around 1967, Edwards put together the Encyclopedia of Soul and during the next decade, the group (which just played together on an occasional basis) evolved into Stuff. Such musicians as drummer Billy Cobham and Jimmy Johnson and altoist David Sanborn passed through the group. By the time of its initial recording in 1975, the lineup was set: Richard Tee on organ, electric piano, and acoustic pianos, both Eric Gale and Cornell Dupree on guitars, bassist Edwards, and drummer Christopher Parker; Steve Gadd later joined the group on second drums and percussion. If you look carefully at your liner notes, you'll recognize these names on many projects. Stuff was quite popular for a few years, recording four albums for Warner Brothers and having occasional reunions in the '80s.

Do It Again
Stuff Lyrics

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Way down below we should go
If we waste our own miracle
We found love into this life
Where shades are eating out the light
So, if our worlds collide
We should
Live out loud, feel it all
If our passion is poison, I'll drink all it's ocean

Together reach the fifth dimension
One shot to make it right
On the clock, rings our one time
I feel you at a thousand miles
Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
We can do it all night, even if we only last
Until the morning sky
What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive
When you're by my side
One shot to make it right
On the clock, rings our one time
I feel you at a thousand miles
Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
We can do it all night, even if we only last
Until the morning sky
What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive
When you're by my side
Ooh
Hell no, there's no better answer than
It's gonna be alright
There is no space for question when I hold your body tight
Ain't no lies babe it's nothing wrong to get along
Even if we don't belong here
Live out loud, feel it all
If our passion is poison, I'll drink all it's ocean
Together reach the fifth dimension
We could shine among the skies
One shot to make it right
On the clock, rings our one time
I feel you at a thousand miles
Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
We can do it all night, even if we only last
Until the morning sky
What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive
When you're by my side
One shot to make it right
On the clock, rings our one time
I feel you at a thousand miles
Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
We can do it all night, even if we only last
Until the morning sky
What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive
When you're by my side
On the clock, rings our one time
I feel you at a thousand miles
Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
We can do it all night, even if we only last
Until the morning sky
What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive
When you're by my side
One shot to make it right
On the clock, rings our one time
I feel you at a thousand miles
Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
We can do it all night, even if we only last
Until the morning sky

What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive
When you're by my side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stuff's song "Do It Again" suggest a desire for the couple in the song to enjoy a passionate and intense love affair while it lasts. The person speaking shares their belief that they have found a miracle in their love, but warns that if they "waste" this miracle, they will regret it. They further suggest that their love is somewhat risky and "poisonous," but they are willing to drink it all in and savor every moment. The person speaking acknowledges that they don't know how long their love will last - "even if we only last until the morning sky" - but declares that what matters most is feeling alive when they are together.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and a desire to live in the moment with a love that is both exhilarating and unpredictable. The idea of "reaching the fifth dimension" suggests that this love is transcendent and transformative, allowing the couple to escape their ordinary lives and experience something truly extraordinary.

Line by Line Meaning

Way down below we should go
Let's explore the depths of our emotions and feelings.

If we waste our own miracle
If we don't take advantage of the opportunity we have, we'll miss out.

We found love into this life
We have discovered love and its importance in our lives.

Where shades are eating out the light
In the shadows where things are uncertain, love provides brightness and clarity.

So, if our worlds collide
If our different perspectives or beliefs clash, we should still work together to make it work.

We should live out loud, feel it all
We should embrace life fully and experience everything it has to offer.

If our passion is poison, I'll drink all its ocean
If our love is toxic, I'll still take it all in and be devoted.

Together reach the fifth dimension
Together, we can take our love and connection beyond the usual physical, spatial or emotional boundaries.

One shot to make it right
We only have one chance to get things right and make our love work.

On the clock, rings our one time
The clock is ticking, we only have limited time to make the most of our love.

I feel you at a thousand miles
Even when we're far apart, I can sense your presence and feel connected to you.

Skipping a beat each time I see your lips
Every time I see you smile or speak, my heart skips a beat and fills with joy.

We can do it all night, even if we only last until the morning sky
We can enjoy each other's company for as long as we can, even if it's only for a short time.

What only matters to my eyes, is to feel alive when you're by my side
Being close to you is what makes me feel alive and happy.

Hell no, there's no better answer than it's gonna be alright
No matter what happens, we reassure each other that everything will be okay.

There is no space for question when I hold your body tight
When we're wrapped in each other's arms, doubts and questions disappear and everything feels right.

Ain't no lies babe it's nothing wrong to get along
We don't have to pretend or hold back in our relationship, it's okay to be honest.

We could shine among the skies
Our love could be a beacon of light and stand out among other relationships.

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Written by: Oliver Egloff

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