Do It

Nelly Furtado

About Do It

"Do It" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album Loose (2006). It was written by Furtado, Tim "Timbaland" Mosley and Nate "Danja" Hills, and produced by the former pair and Jim Beanz. The song features a prominent influence of 1980s dance music and sexually suggestive lyrics, in which the song's protagonist asks a lover to satisfy her sexually. Alongside a remix featuring Missy Elliott, the song was released as the fifth single from the album in North America in July 2007. "Do It" reached the top twenty in Canada and was a number-one dance hit in the United States, where it became Furtado's lowest peaking single on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for "Do It" was directed by Aaron A. (the documentarian on Furtado's Get Loose Tour), and co-directed by Furtado. The filming had taken place on location in Detroit. The video was premiered on MuchMusic on 13 July 2007, and on MTV's Total Request Live on 1 August 2007. In January 2007, it was revealed that Timbaland plagiarized the synth line in "Do It" from an earlier track by Finnish demoscener Janne Suni and Glenn Rune Gallefoss. 


Year:
2006
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You're standing at the door
I'm falling to the floor
You look even better than you did before
I'm staring at my feet
Wondering if I can do this
It's been a while, but I couldn't forget you

[Bridge]
Just a little look has got me feeling things
Just a little touch has got me seeing things
Just a little taste has got me off the chains
Doing things that I don't want to

[Chorus]
Do it like you do it to me (I'm burning up)
Do it like you do it to me (It's not enough)
Do it like you do it to me; just open up
Don't you know how much I want you?

We're sitting real close, and I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand, but I lay back
'Cause you know this thing could spiral in the night
I've changed my mind; I'm ready for you this time

[Bridge]

[Chorus]

We're sitting real close; I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand, but I lay back
We're sitting real close; I can feel your breath
I wanna touch your hand; I cannot fight it off

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: Timothy Mosley, Nelly Furtado

Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Song Artist Information
"Do It" is a song by Nelly Furtado, a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Furtado gained fame with her debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!" in 2000, which featured the hit "I'm Like A Bird".
Song Release Date
The track was officially released as a single on July 24, 2007. It's the fifth single in her third studio album, "Loose."
Collaborator
The song was produced by famous American musician Timbaland, a frequent collaborator with Furtado.
Song Genre
"Do It" falls under the pop and electro genres, showcasing a unique mix of different styles and sounds.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics reflect Furtado's experiences with a crush and the desire for them to take a leap towards love.
Music Video
The music video for "Do It" was shot in Detroit, where Furtado is seen wandering around different sites and riding a monorail.
Controversy
The song came under some controversy due to allegations of sampling another artist, Janne Suni, without permission. Timbaland, the producer, was accused of plagiarising parts of the song's melody.
Settlement
The plagiarism dispute was settled out of court, and Finland's Janne Suni was given a songwriter credit on subsequent pressings of the "Loose" album.
Chart Performance
"Do It" reached number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart, demonstrating the song's popularity in dance clubs around the country.
Album Success
Nelly's album "Loose", which features "Do It", was a massive international success, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning the singer three Grammy nominations.
Concert Performance
During concerts, Furtado frequently performs "Do It" as part of a medley with other songs from the "Loose" album, which often gets the crowd dancing and singing along.

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