This is a positive, 'feel good' song about self-worth and, direction in life.
lyrics
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
There’s a very strange river, that runs through my life
A reflection of what I could be
There’s a fountain of knowledge feeding the spring
Feeds the the flowers, the garden, the Tree
I do what my mama asks me, I learn what my daddy shows me
It's all a question of give and take
I do what my mama asks me, I learn what my daddy shows me
The Spirit tells me to bend, not break
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
There’s a supernova, that shows me the way
It's a beacon that holds back the dark
It ’s a pillar of strength that holds back the fear
Raging fire that grew from a spark
The lessons, the gifts and nurture, are currency for the future
I work hard, train hard to fight easy
The lessons, the gifts and nurture, are currency for the future
My quest, a pathway to golden glory
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I said, blow your horn and ring ya bell
They say you’re makin’ a noise, but what the hell
You got a right to be heard, so tell the whole damn nation
‘bout this funky newfound soul liberation
Everybody has a right, to make a stand
Everybody wants to see, the Promised Land
So stamp ya feet and shake ya head
If you’re in any doubt, remember what I said
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
I, do what I have to do
Do what I need to do
Do what I want to do
credits
released June 30, 2020
Written by Craig Michael Parsons
We are a band called Scandal:
Audrey Parsons: Vocals
Craig Parsons: Vocals, keyboards.
Keegan Parsons: Guitar, vocals.
We are based in Sheffield in the UK.
We classify our music as power electro rock. Sometimes pop-dance driven, with a funky edge, and sometimes, a bit darker. We pour a lot of ourselves into our songs, and hope that they might mean something to you. Thanks for listening...more
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