Do What I Gotta Do

Ralph Tresvant

About Do What I Gotta Do

"Do What I Gotta Do" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant, issued as the third single from his eponymous debut album. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard R&B singles chart in 1991. Although it failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it entered the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart, peaking at No. 54 in August 1991.


Year:
1990
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I've been feeling lately like being single or just alone,
to get into myself
Love ain't easy, it can be crazy games that we play,
Sometimes the rules have to change
I don't wanna treat her cruel, but I like honesty,
so what am I gonna do?

[Chorus]
I guess I'll do what I gotta do and break her heart.
I don't wanna see her cry but it's hard to live a lie
So I gotta do what I gotta do and break her heart
And though I love the girl I know that the best thing
is for us to be apart

Any good relationship starts inside of a happy man
I think she will understand
If I tell her straight then she can only respect me,
even if we don't agree
I don't wanna treat her cruel, but I like honesty baby,
so what am I gonna do?

[Chorus]

Oh let me break to you gently
I don't want to (do what I gotta do) hurt you
All that I can do (what am I gonna do)
And I don't wanna see ya cry baby
but what am I gonna do?

[Chorus]

The best thing is for us to be apart

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Ralph Tresvant

Ralph Tresvant ( /trəˈvɑːnt/; born Ralph Edward Tresvant, Jr. on May 16, 1968) is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition. more »

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Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Do What I Gotta Do" is a song recorded by R&B artist Ralph Tresvant. It was released as a single in 1991 under the MCA Records label.
Album Presence
The song is included in Tresvant's debut self-titled studio album, released in November 1990.
Lyrics and theme
"Do What I Gotta Do" tells a story of a man who is forced to break off a relationship despite still being in love, believing it's the right thing. This emotional theme resonated with many listeners worldwide.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and additionally topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Do What I Gotta Do" is well recognized for its black and white imagery, contributing further to the song's emotive narrative.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as new jack swing, a hybrid style popular in the late 80s and early 90s, combining elements of jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop.
Production
The song was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who were prominent figures in 1980s and 1990s R&B and have worked with several other high-profile artists like Janet Jackson.
Backup Vocals
Notable R&B group Boyz II Men provided backup vocals to this song, marking one of their early contributions in the music industry.
Lead Singer Background
"Do What I Gotta Do" was Ralph Tresvant's third single as a solo artist after leaving New Edition, a popular 80s boy band.
Legacy
Despite being released over 30 years ago, "Do What I Gotta Do" has continued to retain popularity and is frequently featured in playlists with 90s hits and classic R&B songs.

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