Do It
Sunbeam Lyrics


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Hey baby, you ain't treatin' me right
You go off everyday and don't come home till night
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to get along
Well, I'm pickin' you up and take you to my house
Now you've got up and you treat me like a mouse
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to get along
Well, alrite [Incomprehensible]
Well, I did everything for you, everything I could
You told everybody down in your neighborhood
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to do it
That ain't the way to get along
Well, if you got a woman and she won't treat you right
Beat her three times a day and whoop her little at night
That is the way to do it
That is the way to do it




That is the way to do it
That's the way to get along

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sunbeam's "Do It" describe an unhappy relationship where the singer is dissatisfied with the way their partner is treating them. They complain about their partner going off every day and not coming home until night, treating them like a mouse, and talking poorly about them to their neighbors. The song also includes a disturbing verse that suggests beating a woman who won't treat you right, which is not an appropriate or acceptable solution to relationship problems. Overall, the lyrics suggest a theme of dissatisfaction and frustration in a troubled relationship.


It's important to note that the verse about beating women is not condoning violence, but rather highlighting a toxic mindset that should not be perpetuated. It's possible that the inclusion of this verse is meant to show the dark side of relationships where anger and frustration can lead to violent actions.


Overall, the lyrics to "Do It" suggest a tumultuous relationship where communication and respect are lacking. The song advises against negative behaviors towards partners and highlights the importance of healthy communication in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby, you ain't treatin' me right
Addressing a lover, highlighting their poor treatment of the singer


You go off everyday and don't come home till night
Describing the lover's absence and lack of communication


That ain't the way to do it
Expressing disapproval of the lover's behavior


That ain't the way to get along
Stating that such behavior will not lead to a successful relationship


Well, I'm pickin' you up and take you to my house
Narrating a specific incident where the artist did something nice for the lover


Now you've got up and you treat me like a mouse
Complaining about how the lover is now disregarding the singer's efforts


Well, alrite [Incomprehensible]
A meaningless interjection, possibly indicating frustration or resignation


Well, I did everything for you, everything I could
Asserting that the artist has done their best for the lover


You told everybody down in your neighborhood
Accusing the lover of badmouthing the artist


That is the way to do it
Sarcastically suggesting that the best way to handle a difficult lover is through violence


Beat her three times a day and whoop her little at night
Making an outrageous and socially unacceptable statement, continuing the sarcastic tone


That's the way to get along
Concluding the song with a final sarcastic remark, highlighting the absurdity of such behavior




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