Wendy Wall is an American singer-songwriter, originally based out of New Yo… Read Full Bio ↴Wendy Wall is an American singer-songwriter, originally based out of New York's Greenwich Village. Her recording career began in 1990. Her music is an eclectic blend of folk, rock, alternative acoustic pop, blues. Wendy first recorded in 1990 on SBK/EMI and in the late 90's formed her own label and entered the independent music scene.
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Listening to Wendy Wall's music is like appreciating a particularly lustrous fabric weave. Sesac Magazine hailed it “pure talent…timeless music…soul baring lyrics and goosebump inducing vibrato…depth and hard won authenticity.” Fans have called it “wonderfully philosophical, lusciously listenable music” and called Wendy “one of our greatest national treasures, and one of our best kept secrets”

Wendy's self-titled debut album on the SBK/EMI label, produced by Rob Fraboni, was a New York Music Award winner and seven-fold nominee, including nominations for Best Female Vocalist and Best Songwriter, winner of Best Folk Album.

Wendy has recorded 3 studio albums and is releasing her 4th in late 2008. She has had videos on VH1 and been the musical guest star on David Letterman, The Joan Lunden Show and Nile Rodger’s inner visions on VH1. Her song “Postcard to the Stars” was featured on VH1’s Earth Day Special in the 90’s. Wendy’s songs serve as sonic oases, offering both sustenance and a vantage point for putting life's terrain into perspective

Do It
Wendy Wall Lyrics

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So it begins, it seems so simple
You look into his eyes like you're looking through a window
You don't want to see, but you're lighting the candle
You don't want to go inside, but you're trying the handle

So you do it, do it, do it, do it, you just do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it

You do it, you do it, you do it

And so it seems when it seems so innocent
Room full of steam he just vaporized your hesitance
Slow like a dream, watch a minute turn to hours
Love is pretty mean when it's got you in its power

So you do it, do it, do it, do it, you just do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
You do it, you do it, you do it

[ bridge ]

How your head spins when you come to your senses
You're boarding the windows, he's picketing your fences
You don't want to leave but you're turning the handle
You don't want to go outside but you're fleeing from vandals

So you do it, do it, do it, do it, you just do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
You do it, you do it, you do it

No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
You do it, you do it, you do it

No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wendy Wall's song "Do It" depict the internal struggle of a person who is about to make a decision they do not want to make. The beginning of the song highlights the simple beginning of the situation, whereby the person is looking into the eyes of another individual like they are looking through a window. They are aware that what they will see might not be what they want, but they still light the candle and open the door to the unknown. The chorus then repeats the phrase "do it" several times, describing the internal struggle and the decision looming over the person. The lyrics imply that sometimes, in uncertain situations, a person can go ahead and make the decision they do not want to make because of the pressure of external forces or circumstances.

The second verse of the song continues to describe the situation as one that started innocently enough but led to a significant turn of events. The love interest vaporized the person's hesitance with slow, deliberate movements. Despite the person understanding the trap they are falling into, the love interest has them under their power, causing them to succumb to their will. The bridge emphasizes the reversal of this situation, where the person comes to their senses and understands that they need to walk away. However, they still face the challenge of taking the final step, which they do, despite not wanting to do it.

Line by Line Meaning

So it begins, it seems so simple
Starting something new can often seem uncomplicated and straightforward.

You look into his eyes like you're looking through a window
Making eye contact can give the impression of peering into someone's innermost thoughts and feelings.

You don't want to see, but you're lighting the candle
Deep down, you may not be ready to confront certain truths or emotions, but you still put yourself in a vulnerable position.

You don't want to go inside, but you're trying the handle
You're hesitant to fully commit, but you're still testing the waters and exploring the situation.

So you do it, do it, do it, do it, you just do it
Despite your reservations, you push forward and take action anyway.

Love is pretty mean when it's got you in its power
Being in love can make you feel vulnerable and powerless, at the mercy of your emotions and the other person's actions.

Room full of steam he just vaporized your hesitance
The other person's presence, actions, or words can easily overpower your doubts or uncertainties.

Slow like a dream, watch a minute turn to hours
Time can seem to stretch out endlessly when you're lost in thought or emotions, or when you're waiting for something to happen.

How your head spins when you come to your senses
When you finally snap out of the daze or trance of a situation, it can be disorienting to regain your rationality and clarity.

You're boarding the windows, he's picketing your fences
In the aftermath of a powerful emotional experience or relationship, you might feel the need to protect yourself and your boundaries from others, or vice versa.

You don't want to leave but you're turning the handle
Even though you're reluctant to let go, you recognize the need to move on or distance yourself from a situation.

You don't want to go outside but you're fleeing from vandals
You might feel like you're running away from your problems or fears, but in reality you're just avoiding further harm or destruction.

No you don't want to do it, do it, do it, do it, but you do it
You may be ambivalent or conflicted about something, but you end up taking action anyway.

You do it, you do it, you do it
Repeating the same action over and over again can be a sign of compulsiveness, self-doubt, or lack of control.

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