Do It – English Lyrics

• By: Toni Braxton
• Album: Spell My Name

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Toni Braxton's "Do It," a poignant R&B ballad that speaks to the universal experience of navigating difficult relationships. Through its empowering lyrics and soulful delivery, you'll not only connect with the song's message of self-preservation and hope but also gain insight into the nuanced expressions of English used to convey deep emotional struggles and the strength found in moving forward. Its clear narrative and relatable themes make it a compelling piece for understanding everyday English in an emotional context.

[English]

No more wondering why

He ain't calling you back

Lately, you don't get along

You're sick and tired of it all

You can't take it no more

No need to say you feel some kind of way

Just do what you need to do, do what you need to do

He ain't gonna change

If you take him back, it's gon' be the same

Just do what you need to do, do what you need to do

Just do it, do it, do it

Do it, do it, yeah, yeah

Do what you need to do, do what you need to do

And even God don't understand why

You forgave him so many times

He got you back and forth

And 'round and 'round and up and down again

No, you'll never win

You gotta stop pretending

No need to say you feel some kind of way

Just do what you need to do, do what you need to do

He ain't gonna change

If you take him back, it's gon' be the same

Just do what you need to do, do what you need to do

...

I know it's gonna hurt

And I know it's gonna sting

And you really don't wanna leave

Just get it over with

There's no need to say you feel some kind of way

Just do what you need to do, do what you need to do

He ain't gonna change

If you take him back, it's gon' be the same

Just do what you need to do, do what you need to do

Just do it, do it, do it

Do it, do it, yeah, yeah

Do what you need to do, do what you need to do

...

Just do it, do it, do it

Do it, do it, yeah, yeah

Do what you need to do, do what you need to do

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform an action
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something necessary noun - a requirement or necessity
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to become different noun - the act of becoming different
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause physical or emotional pain noun - physical or emotional pain
forgive /fəˈɡɪv/ A2	verb - to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ A2	verb - to behave as if something is true when it is not
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - feeling a need to rest or sleep
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear surface of the body adverb - in or to a previous place or condition
stop /stɒp/ A1	verb - to cease moving or progressing noun - the act of ceasing
win /wɪn/ A1	verb - to be successful or victorious in a competition noun - a victory in a competition
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from a place or person
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
same /seɪm/ A1	adjective - identical; not different
sting /stɪŋ/ B1	verb - to cause a sharp, painful sensation noun - a sharp, painful sensation
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A1	verb - to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something