Do What You Want

OK Go

About Do What You Want

"Do What You Want" is a song by American rock band OK Go from their second album, Oh No. It is the second single off the album released in the UK (in the US, the song was released as an EP prior to the album's release). The b-sides include live versions of "Get Over It" and "Invincible" as well as an acoustic version of "Oh Lately It's So Quiet".


Year:
2011
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So you were born in an electrical storm
Took a bite out the sun
And saw your future in a machine built for two.
Now your rays make me kind of go crazy
Shock and awe and amaze me
Just a ticker tape parade and me

But something was wrong,
Till you tap-danced on the air, in the night,
Screaming at the top of your lungs,
You said,
"Come on, come on.
Do what you want.
What could go wrong?
Oh come on come on come on,
Do what you want. 
What could go wrong?
Do do do do what you want, yeah."

Me I was raised,
Amid the trickle down days,
I woke up numb in the haze,
And saw my future in a machine built for two.
Now your light,
Give me some kind of fright,
How did wrong get so right, 
And lead me stumbling through the dark of night?

Oh something was wrong,
But you tapdanced on the air,
In the night,
Screaming at the top of your lungs,
You said,
"Come on come on,
Do what you want.
What could go wrong?
Come on come on come on, come on,
Do what you want. 
Oh come on come on.
What could go wrong?
Do do do do what you want
Yeah"

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OK Go

OK Go is an American alternative rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, but now residing in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass guitar and vocals), Dan Konopka (drums and percussion) and Andy Ross (guitar, keyboards and vocals), who joined them in 2005, replacing Andy Duncan. They are perhaps best known for their often elaborate and quirky music videos. more »

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Written by: Damian Kulash, Timothy Nordwind

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Do What You Want" is a song by OK Go, an American alternative rock band that was formed in Chicago in 1998. The band members include Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka and Andy Ross.
Album Appearance
The song "Do What You Want" is off their second studio album "Oh No." The album was released on August 30, 2005.
Genre
The song's genre is classified as alternative rock, power pop, and indie rock that carries a fast-paced and energetic tone.
Music Video
The music video for "Do What You Want" is unique as it features the band performing in a small, crowded space wearing the same wallpaper clothing as the walls of the space.
Album Cover Link
The album artwork for the album "Oh No," which features the "Do What You Want" song, matches the music video. The hand-drawn peacock design is featured both places.
International Popularity
"Do What You Want" amassed substantial global popularity and played a significant role in propelling OK Go onto the international stage.
Multiple Versions
The song has a special mix and a version included in the 10th-anniversary edition of the album.
Featured in Games
The song was featured in the video games "SSX on Tour" and "Madden NFL 2007," thus gaining more exposure to a wider audience.
Live Performances
OK Go's live performances of "Do What You Want" are famous for their energy and highly animated stage presence.
Remixes
There have been several remixes of the song since its release, showing the version's adaptability and continued popularity.
Chart Performance
Though "Do What You Want" did not make a significant impact on the Billboard charts, it received airplay on modern rock radio, helping to build the band's fanbase.
Creative Control
OK Go maintained creative control over the song (and others on the album), resisting record company pressure and insisting on producing their unique vision, hence the title "Do What You Want".

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