Do Ya Thang

Rihanna

About Do Ya Thang

"Do Ya Thang" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, taken from the deluxe edition of her sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011). It was written by Terius Nash and Rihanna herself, with production helmed by Nash under his stage-name The-Dream. "Do Ya Thang" is an R&B song with prominent influences of music from the 1980s. The song uses "catchy" drum breaks, synths and "funky" and "subtle" hook. Lyrically, it is a complimentary love track that contains "curse" words and a repetitive chorus. "Do Ya Thang" received predominantly positive reviews from music critics, with many of them praising its composition and sound, while also linking it to Rihanna's previous works from her first studio album Music of the Sun (2005). Upon the release of Talk That Talk, the song debuted on the lower regions of the singles charts in South Korea and the United Kingdom; at number 80 and 136 respectively. It also debuted on the UK R&B Chart at number 38. 


Year:
2011
3:43
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#2

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You are missing that kissing when we're over
Boy what I'm feeling never feel it about another
I need you, why can't you come over
And you my lover, but I love you like a brother
Baby don't want at the end of the day
You are who you are and I love you that way
Lasting love, if you know the difference
You had a little game on ya, caught up in your feelings
We together like, oh

You know that I'mma do whatever I'm not gon' leave
This kind of love don't come easy
We don't care what they think, babe
Promise we'll stay the same
Say that you stay right here for me

See I know you like being round chicks
And looking at hips, and a little outfit
What can I say
That's what I love about you babe
Yeah don't mess, cause I know you gon' lie
You way too sexy, to ever be shy
What did I say
That's what I love about you babe

Do ya thang, do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang

You the shit, yeah, baby you the bomb
Middle of the day give me what I want
It feels so special, it feels so good
And he ain't going no where even if he could
I got that ow, ow
You know what I'm talking about bout
Make a nigga scream and shout, shout
Every time my legs go out, out
We out, out

You know that I'mma do whatever I'm not gon' leave
This kind of love don't come easy
F*ck what you think, babe
Promise we'll stay the same
Say that you stay right here for me

See I know you like being round chicks
And looking at hips, and a little outfit
What can I say
That's what I love about you babe
Yeah don't mess, cause I know you gon' lie
You way too sexy, to ever be shy
What did I say
That's what I love about you babe

Do ya thang, do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang

Oh and I know what you're thinking of
That I don't know a thing about love
But what I know is I am his girl and he's the one for me
See this shit ain't worth trippin' over
Do your thing it doesn't matter
As long as we go right forever
Love is all we need

Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang
Do ya thang, do ya thang
Do ya, do ya, do ya thang

See I know you like being round chicks
And looking at hips, and a little outfit
Hey, what can I say
That's what I love about you babe

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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Written by: Robyn Fenty, Terius Nash

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album Classification
"Do Ya Thang" is a song by the Barbadian singer Rihanna from her sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk" released in 2011.
Genre Classification
This song is widely considered to be a fusion of a variety of styles, including R&B, pop, and dance-pop.
Non-single Track
Although a hit with fans, "Do Ya Thang" was not officially released as a single. It is only available in the deluxe edition of the album.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Rihanna and Ester Dean, a renowned songwriter who has also collaborated with other top artists like Nicki Minaj and Kelly Clarkson.
Production Team
The production of the song "Do Ya Thang" was handled by the well-known producers The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics have been interpreted as promoting self-confidence, with Rihanna encouraging listeners to keep doing their own thing no matter what others think.
Reception
Though not released as a single, the song received positive reviews from critics. Many praised its catchy chorus and empowering message.
Performance
Even though it was not an official single, it was still performed live by Rihanna during her tour 'The Loud Tour' in 2011.
Unofficial Singles
"Do Ya Thang" is one of three songs, including "Answer" and "Red Lipstick", which are considered 'unofficial' singles due to their popularity despite not being traditionally promoted.
Promotion
The song was part of the track list for "Talk That Talk" album which peaked at number 3 on U.S. Billboard 200 and number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

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