What I Can Do For You
Sheryl Crow
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I'm so glad you're awake That you're not like the others 'Cause they're so straight-laced And no fun And gosh, that's nice That lingerie Makes me feel like Oh, I don't know You're a very pretty thing You remind me of someone You must have heard some awful nasty things about me, but What I can do for you There's no one else on God's green earth can do What I can do for you There's no one else on God's green earth can do Just ask anybody They'll tell you that it's true There's no one else on earth Can do the things that I can do for you For you, for you (for you) For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you (for you) For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you You're never gonna make it All by yourself You're gonna need a friend You're gonna need my help I have so much to offer If you just be nice If you do what I say And don't make me say it twice Do you mind if I just Rub my hand up thus Come on, just my hand Come on, just my hand You gotta understand I'm gonna be your man I'm gonna be your man I'm gonna be your man (you're gonna need me) I'm gonna be your man (I'm gonna make you understand) I'm gonna be your man (yeah, I'm gonna be your man) I'm gonna be your man (I'm gonna be) I'm gonna be your man (I'm gonna be your man) What I can do for you There's no one else on God's green earth can do What I can do for you There's no one else on God's green earth can do Just ask anybody They'll tell you that it's true There's no one else on earth Can do the things that I can do for you For you, for you (for you) For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you (no one else on earth) For you, for you (can do those things) For you, for you (that I can do) For you, for you For you, for you (I can do for you) For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you (come on, just my hand) For you, for you For you, for you (you gotta understand) For you, for you (I'm gonna be your man) For you, for you (I'm gonna be your man) For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you For you, for you
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Written by: David Francis Baerwald, Sheryl Suzanne Crow
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"What I Can Do for You" is a song from Sheryl Crow's debut album, titled "Tuesday Night Music Club," which was released in 1993.
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Song ClassificationThis track is classified within the Pop/Rock genre. It features a blend of folk, rock, and pop elements, typical of Crow's style.
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Chart Performance"What I Can Do for You" reached number 97 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of her lesser-known hits compared to other singles from the same album.
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Song MeaningThe song narrates a conversation between an executive and an artist, with the executive promising career success in return for certain favours, reflecting on the music industry's exploitative aspects.
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Writing TeamThe song was co-written by Sheryl Crow and David Baerwald, an American songwriter, composer, and musician.
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ControversyIt was one of several songs involved in a controversy regarding songwriting credits for Crow's "Tuesday Night Music Club." Some collaborators felt they were not properly acknowledged for their contribution.
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Powerful LyricsDespite its seemingly upbeat tempo, the song has hard-hitting lyrics that tackle the grim reality of sexual harassment within the entertainment industry.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by Bill Bottrell, who had also worked on other notable albums like Michael Jackson's "Dangerous."
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Music VideoThe music video for "What I Can Do for You" was directed by David Hogan, who frequently collaborates with Crow. It features the singer performing at various locations around a city.
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Live PerformancesSheryl Crow has performed "What I Can Do for You" live on numerous occasions, including during her tours. The energy and passion associated with her live performances of this song have been praised by fans and critics alike.
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