The Things That You Do

Gina Thompson

About The Things That You Do

"The Things That You Do" is a song performed by American R&B singer Gina Thompson from her debut album, Nobody Does It Better (1996). The single version was released as the Bad Boy Remix featuring Missy Elliott, who gained notability and mainstream attention for her unique signature, "Hee-Hee-How" punchline. Elliott's contribution managed to help the single crack the top 20 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, where it peaked at #12 and spent a total of 29 weeks. The song also appeared on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at #41. In 2007, the song's chorus was sampled and covered by American musical duo Nina Sky in DJ Envy & Red Café's single, "Things You Do." 


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1996
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It's the things that you do
that makes me keep running to you.
Keep on loving me the way you love me
'cause in love is where I ought to be.
 
What I feel inside I can not deny.
It feels good to have in my life, oh yeah.
Why I fell this way I can not explain,
but your love has taken over me, oh yeah.
You give more than a typical good lovin'.
What you got is more than I ever wanted.
So, Please don't stop, keep it right there in my baby.
So, I'm gonna do to you what no other lady can do.
 
It's the things that you do
that makes me keep running to you.
Keep on loving me the way you love me
'cause in love is where I ought to be.
 
If love is wrong I don't wanna do right no more
'cause I love you with all my heart.
What I ask of you,to keep doing what you do 
when you do the things you do.
I don't need nobody else but you.
Please don't go
Please don't go nowhere 'cause you don't know, 
you just don't know how much I care.
That's why I love you so,
I love you more and more each day.
All I do is pray that you don't never go away.
 
It's the things you do that make me keep running to you.
Keep on loving me the way you love me
'cause in love is where I ought to be.
 
It's the things you do that make me keep running to you.
Keep on loving me the way you love me
'cause in love is where I ought to be.
 
It's the things that you do that make me keep running to you.
Keep on loving me the way you love me
'cause in love is where I ought to be.
 
It's the things that you do that make me keep running to you.
Keep on loving me the way you love me
'cause in love is where I ought to be.
 
 
 

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Gina Thompson

Gina Thompson (born Lugenia Thompson in Vineland, New Jersey, USA) is an American R&B vocalist. Born to Edward L. Thompson, Sr. and Eugenia Thompson, Gina Thomson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. more »

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Written by: RODNEY N JERKINS, RUSSELL W. N SIMMONS, LAWRENCE SMITH, JIMMY SPICER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Song Origins
"The Things That You Do" is a song by American R&B singer Gina Thompson from her debut album, "Nobody Does It Better".
Release Date
The song was released as the second single from the album in 1996.
Song Performers
Besides Gina Thompson, the song also features guest vocals by Missy Elliott, an iconic figure in the music world.
Chart Success
The Bad Boy Remix of the song reached #1 on Billboard's R&B chart and #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Remix Version
The song gained more recognition and popularity due to its remix produced by the infamous music producer, Sean "Puffy" Combs.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Paul Hunter, a well-known music video director, and also features a cameo by Sean "Puffy" Combs.
Album Success
"The Things That You Do" greatly contributed to the album's success, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA.
Song Impact
This song presented Gina Thompson as one of the promising R&B artists of the 90s, although she wasn't able to maintain a steady music career later on.
Genre and Style
The song blends elements of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, a style that was very popular in the 90s, especially in the American music scene.
Cultural Impact
The song's success played a part in popularizing the 90s' trend of R&B music and contributed to Missy Elliott's growing fame as an emerging female rapper.
Songwriter
The song was written by Missy Elliott, a groundbreaking artist and songwriter, known for her innovative contributions to R&B and hip-hop music.
Production
The song was co-produced by Missy Elliott along with music industry heavyweight Rodney Jerkins, making it a product of significant musical minds.

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