Do Your Thing
Basement Jaxx
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I don't need no TV I don't need no news All I need is a bumping beat to bump away my blues I don't give a damn what the people say I'm gonna do it my way, gonna do it my way Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, a-ding, ding, ding I'm gonna let it all out, do my thing Boom, boom, boom, and a bang, bang, bang Boom, bang, boom, a-bang, bang Boom, bang, boom, a-bang, bang Do your thing Do your thing, make my body sing Do your thing Do your thing Your thing, my thing, oh, oh, oh, oh Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Said shut your mouth You're in a fateful tiz Free the mayhem in your mind, release the need inside of you You're gonna suffer Because the crowd's so loud Do your thing, do your thing Boom, boom, boom, boom, a-bang, bang, bang Do my thing, doom, boom, boom and a bang, bang, bang Boom, bang, boom, a-bang, bang Boom, bang, boom, a-bang, bang Do your thing, yeah Do your thing, make my body sing Do your thing, yeah (touch your head) Do your thing Your thing, my thing, oh, oh, oh, oh Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now (Yeah) clap your hands (do your thing) Because it's new thing, new swing, new thing, new swing, new thing, new thing, new thing Boom, boom, boom, and a bang, bang, bang Boom, bang, boom, a-bang, bang Boom, boom, boom, and a bang, bang, bang Do your thing, do your thing Boom, boom, boom, and a bang, bang, bang Boom, bang, boom, a-bang, bang Boom, boom, boom, and a bang, bang, bang Do your thing, do your thing Do your thing, yeah Do your thing Do your thing, make my body sing Do your thing, yeah Do your thing Do your thing Your thing, my thing, oh, oh, oh, oh Do your thing, yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Do your thing, yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Yeah, lemme see you do your thing now Lemme see you do your thing now, now, now, now
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Written by: FELIX BUXTON, BLUE MITCHELL, SIMON RATCLIFFE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Do Your Thing" by Basement Jaxx was initially released as a single on August 26, 2002.
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Double A Side SingleIt was a double A-side single, backed with "Just 1 Kiss."
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Song LengthThe song has a total duration of 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
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CompositionIt is a fusion of various genres including house, electro, and funk, and features elements of jazz, soul, and R&B.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a positive message, encouraging people not to hold back and to do what they love, hence the title "Do Your Thing."
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Album Inclusion"Do Your Thing" was later included in the duo's third studio album, "Rooty", in some regions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Do Your Thing" is set in an animated, colorful and psychedelic world with a lot of dance movements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 32 in the UK Singles Chart.
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VocalsThe lead vocals for "Do Your Thing" were performed by Elliot May.
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Critics ReviewThe song received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its upbeat, energetic rhythm and May's vocal performance.
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Cultural Impact"Do Your Thing" has been used in various advertising campaigns, TV shows, and films, substantiating its cultural impact.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists, indicating its popularity and influence in the music industry.
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