Do It Like A Dude
Jessie J
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Jessie J Stomp stomp I've arrived Drop the beat, nasty face Why ya lookin' at me? Flyin' flyin' flyin' flyin' through the sky In my spaceship I'm an alien tonight Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker I can do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you Do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem We can do it like the man'dem, Sugar sugar sugar We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem We can do it like the man'dem, Sugar sugar sugar Boom Boom, pour me a beer No pretty drinks, I'm a guy out here Rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' money like a pimp My B-I-T-C-H's on my dick like this Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker I can do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you Do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem We can do it like the man'dem, Sugar sugar sugar We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem We can do it like the man'dem, Sugar sugar sugar Boys, come say what you wanna Boys, you need to lick my dollar Boys, gettin' hot under the collar Holla holla whoa Boys, come say what you wanna Boys, you need to lick my dollar Boys, gettin' hot under the collar Holla holla whoa I can do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you Do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you We can do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you Do it like a brother Do it like a dude Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem We can do it like the man'dem Sugar sugar sugar We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem We can do it like the man'dem Sugar sugar sugar Do it, do it like a dude Do it, do it low like you Do it, do it like a dude Do it, do it like a dude
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: GEORGE ASTASIO, JASON PEBWORTH, JESSICA CORNISH, JON SHAVE, KYLE JAMES ABRAHAMS, PETER IGHILE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Do It Like a Dude" was initially written by Jessie J for Rihanna. However, she decided to keep it for her own album when she realized it could be a hit.
|
CompositionThe song is primarily an R&B and pop song with elements from dancehall and techno music. It also encompasses a hard-edged production with harsh beats, a brfast rhythm, and aggressive lyics, which stand out from Jessie's other songs.
|
Lyrics AnalysisThe lyrics, as Jessie J has explained, talk about how women can do anything men can do, expressing ideas of gender equality and empowerment.
|
Music VideoReleased in November 2010, the music video was directed by Emil Nava. It features a variety of dance styles, martial arts, and Jessie J's choreographed routine with male dancers.
|
Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive feedback from music critics. The Guardian called the song "a mission statement" from an artist eager to assert her unique personality in the pop landscape.
|
Commercial Performance"Do It Like a Dude" peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart and remained on the charts for 20 weeks. It also reached the top 40 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and several European countries.
|
Awards"Do It Like a Dude" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2012 BRIT Awards.
|
Live PerformancesJessie J performed the song live for the first time on "Later... with Jools Holland" in 2010. The performance received critical acclaim and helped boost her popularity in the UK.
|
Chart SuccessThe song was a chart success, selling over 1 million copies in the UK, ultimately receiving a Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry.
|
InfluenceThe song has been noted as setting the tone for Jessie J's career. It provided her with a strong, unique identity within the music industry, and positioned her as an artist unafraid to challenge gender stereotypes in her music.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Do It Like A Dude Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/23455461/Jessie+J/Do+It+Like+A+Dude>.
Discuss the Do It Like A Dude Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In