Watchu
The Skinner Brothers Lyrics


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He wakes up for work in his DMs
Looks over at a couple cans of Stella from last night
And thinks that will be one for the novel
He checks in his pockets for all the right keys
So he′ll get home easily
He bangs up the front door and then he's away
Another day and the city decays
He says
I can′t always keep this bleeding smile on my face
'Cause there is always someone
Tryna put me in my place
I can't even keep my fucking style and grace
′Cause when I′m into something, someone always says
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?

I'm gonna get the boys, we′re gonna make some P
Stack it up easy, we'll be living the dream, yeah
And I′ma do it my way, so people gotta pay
Fuck what the posh boys say
If you can't deal with the beef and the drama
Don′t claim to be rock 'n' roll Nevada
You got an underdog on the scene mate
What you gonna do about it when I say

I can′t always keep this bleeding smile on my face
′Cause there is always someone
Tryna put me in my place
I can't even keep my fucking style and grace
′Cause when I'm into something, someone always says
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?

I′m having fun but I swear I'm on the run
My life′s a jive but sometimes I feel I'm locked inside
Watchu gonna do now, Watchu gonna do now, boy?
Watchu gonna do now, Watchu gonna do now, boy?

I can't always keep this bleeding smile on my face
′Cause there is always someone
Tryna put me in my place
I can′t even keep my fucking style and grace
'Cause when I′m into something, someone always says
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?




Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?

Overall Meaning

The Skinner Brothers' song "Watchu" is a commentary on the struggles of being an underdog in a society that privileges the privileged. The opening lyrics depict a man waking up for work, looking at his empty beer cans, and dreaming of a life where he doesn't have to work for someone else. However, he is constantly reminded of his place in society, as people are always trying to put him down and make him feel inferior. The chorus "Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?" is a taunt that he has heard before, and one that seems to be a constant reminder of his lack of status and power.


The second verse is a declaration of his determination to succeed on his own terms. He envisions a life where he and his friends make money easily and live the dream, despite what the "posh boys" say. He asserts that he will do it his way, and that anyone who can't handle the drama that comes with being an underdog shouldn't pretend to be something they're not. The repetition of the chorus in the background emphasizes the insidiousness of the societal pressure to conform to the norms of the elite.


The bridge of the song contains a dual statement about the singer's feelings of both freedom and entrapment. He is having fun, but at the same time, he feels that he is on the run and locked inside. The final chorus repeats the taunting question of "Watchu gonna do now?" as a challenge to those who seek to put him down, emphasizing his determination to succeed in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

He wakes up for work in his DMs
He checks his direct messages on social media as soon as he wakes up for work


Looks over at a couple cans of Stella from last night
He sees a few cans of Stella Artois from the previous night


And thinks that will be one for the novel
He considers that drinking Stella Artois might be a memorable experience to write about


He checks in his pockets for all the right keys
He ensures he has all the necessary keys in his pockets to make his trip back home easy


So he'll get home easily
He is focused on making sure he has a smooth journey back home


He bangs up the front door and then he's away
He shuts the front door firmly and leaves without looking back


Another day and the city decays
He observes that the city is slowly falling apart every day


I can′t always keep this bleeding smile on my face
It's challenging for him to maintain a constant happy demeanor


'Cause there is always someone Tryna put me in my place
Someone is always trying to manipulate or control him


I can't even keep my fucking style and grace
He struggles to maintain his composure and maintain his uniqueness in everything he does


'Cause when I'm into something, someone always says Watchu gonna do now, do-do-do-do boy?
Whenever he's passionate about something, someone challenges him by asking what he's going to do next


I'm gonna get the boys, we're gonna make some P
He plans to team up with his peers to make some money


Stack it up easy, we'll be living the dream, yeah
They intend to make a lot of money effortlessly and live their desired lifestyle


'And I′ma do it my way, so people gotta pay
He's determined to make money in his own unique way and charge people for it


Fuck what the posh boys say
He disregards the opinions of wealthy, privileged individuals


If you can't deal with the beef and the drama
If someone can't handle the conflict and controversies that arise in his line of work


Don′t claim to be rock 'n' roll Nevada
They shouldn't profess to be crazy, rebellious individuals


You got an underdog on the scene mate What you gonna do about it when I say
There's a challenger in the field, and he wants to know how they will respond


I′m having fun but I swear I'm on the run
He enjoys what he's doing, but he's also feeling like he's being chased


My life′s a jive but sometimes I feel I'm locked inside Watchu gonna do now, Watchu gonna do now, boy?
Even though he enjoys his lifestyle, he sometimes feels constrained by it, prompting the question of what he will do next




Writer(s): Zachary Charles Skinner

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