What It Do
Trae Tha Truth Feat. T.I. Lyrics
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You look so fine oh baby
But I knew you wouldn't make the move
So what am I supposed to do with you
Looking but you just don't act
You gotta make your move
And it ain't in the groove
Come on now baby don't hold back
Throw away your inhibitions
Come on and make the man's decision
Tell me now what is your ambition
Show me all the things that I've been missing
[chorus]
Do what you want to
Say what you gotta
Be what you want to be with me baby
Sooner or later your gonna have to
Do what you want to do with me yeah
Out on the sidewalk
You're acting like you just come out there
Don't disappoint me baby
I know that you're concerned that you care
So you gotta
Throw away your inhibitions
Come on and make the man's decision
Tell me now what is your ambition
Show me all the things that I've been missing
[chorus]
When you gonna show me that you understand (please baby) [X3]
When you gonna treat me like your a man (Please baby) [X2]
Come on show ya now
[chorus X2]
Do what you want to (Do what you wanna)
Be what you want to (be what you wanna)
Sooner or later your gonna have to
Do what you want to do with me yeah
The song "What It Do" by Trae Tha Truth ft T.I. is a message to a woman who caught the singer's eye from across a crowded room. The singer is attracted to her, but acknowledges that she is hesitant to make a move. The lyrics encourage her to let go of inhibition and show the singer all the things he's been missing out on. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and doing what one wants to do. The song suggests that the woman should take a chance on the singer, but also implies that the singer is willing to wait for her to make the first move.
The lyrics of "What It Do" convey a sense of urgency and impatience, as the singer encourages the woman to take action. There is a clear gender dynamic at play, with the singer playing the role of the pursuer and the woman being pursued. However, the lyrics also suggest a degree of mutual respect and understanding, with the singer acknowledging the woman's concerns and encouraging her to be herself. The song is a classic example of a male R&B artist expressing his desire for a woman in a straightforward and confident manner.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you standing alone across the crowded room
The singer noticed the listener standing by themselves in a room full of people.
You look so fine oh baby
The singer finds the listener very attractive.
But I knew you wouldn't make the move
The singer believes the listener is too shy or hesitant to approach them.
So what am I supposed to do with you
The artist is unsure how to proceed with a potential romantic encounter with the listener.
Looking but you just don't act
The artist has noticed the listener looking in their direction, but not making a move to talk to them.
You gotta make your move
The singer wants the listener to take initiative and make the first move.
And it ain't in the groove
If the listener doesn't make a move, the potential relationship won't progress.
Come on now baby don't hold back
The artist is encouraging the listener to take action without hesitation.
So you gotta
The artist is continuing their encouragement to the listener to take initiative.
Throw away your inhibitions
The artist wants the listener to let go of any fears or hesitations they may have about approaching them.
Come on and make the man's decision
The singer wants the listener to make a bold and confident decision about approaching them.
Tell me now what is your ambition
The artist is curious about the listener's goals and aspirations.
Show me all the things that I've been missing
The singer wants to learn more about the listener and experience new things with them.
[chorus]
The chorus is a repetition of the idea that the listener should do what they want to do with the singer.
Out on the sidewalk
The singer and listener have moved from the crowded room to outside on the sidewalk.
You're acting like you just come out there
The artist is suggesting that the listener is being timid or unsure outside on the sidewalk.
Don't disappoint me baby
The artist wants the listener to continue pursuing them and not give up or disappoint them.
I know that you're concerned that you care
The singer believes that the listener is worried about making the wrong move or saying something wrong.
When you gonna show me that you understand (please baby) [X3]
The singer is asking the listener to demonstrate that they understand the singer's desires and intentions.
When you gonna treat me like your a man (Please baby) [X2]
The artist wants the listener to take control of the situation and treat them like a mature adult.
Come on show ya now
The artist is encouraging the listener to take action and show them what they want.
[chorus X2]
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the idea of the listener taking action with the artist.
Do what you want to (Do what you wanna)
The singer wants the listener to act on their desires without hesitation or fear.
Be what you want to (be what you wanna)
The artist wants the listener to be true to themselves and act on their desires.
Sooner or later your gonna have to
The singer believes that eventually the listener will have to take action and pursue them.
Do what you want to do with me yeah
The singer is inviting the listener to take action with them and pursue a romantic relationship.
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