Do Anything You Want To

Thin Lizzy

About Do Anything You Want To

"Do Anything You Want To" is a song by the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, and the second single released from their 1979 album, Black Rose: A Rock Legend. Black Rose was the only Thin Lizzy album recorded while guitarist Gary Moore was a member of the band, although he left soon after. The song was recorded at Pathe Marconi EMI Studios in Paris, France.


Year:
1987
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There are people that will investigate you
They'll insinuate, intimidate and complicate you
Don't ever wait or hesitate to state the fate that awaits those who
Try to shake or take you
Don't let them break you

You can do anything you want to do
It's not wrong what I sing it's true
You can do anything you want to do
Do what you want to

People that despise you will analyze then criticize you
They'll scandalize and tell lies until they realize
You are someone they should have apologized to
Don't let these people compromise you
Be wise too

You can do anything you want to do
It's not wrong what I sing it's true
You can do anything you want to do
Do what you want to

Hey you you're not their puppet on a string
You can do everything
It's true if you really want to
You can do anything you want

Just like I do

You can do anything you want to do
It's not wrong when I sing it's true
You can do anything you want to do
Do what you want

Hey you
No can do
Hey you
Yes you

Elvis is dead
The king of Rock'n Roll is dead
Elvis is dead
I said one for the money....

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Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led them throughout their recording career of twelve studio albums. Thin Lizzy are best known for their songs "Whiskey in the Jar", "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town", all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations. After Lynott's death in 1986, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes, though Sykes left the band in 2009. more »

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Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT

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8 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "Do Anything You Want To" by Thin Lizzy falls under the genre of hard rock and blues-rock, showcasing the band's typical sweet and wild touch, making it a standout on rock playlists.
Album
A Rock Legend" which was released in 1979. The album is deemed as one of Thin Lizzy's greatest works.
Chart Performance
"Do Anything You Want To" was well-received and peaked at No.14 on the Irish Singles Chart and at No. 36 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
Songwriting
The song was written by Thin Lizzy's frontman, Phil Lynott. His versatile songwriting style is reflected through the lyrics, giving a sense of empowerment.
Musical Composition
It features a rich sound layered with keyboard from Gary Moore and multiple guitar parts that Thin Lizzy were famous for. The song has a memorable melody and energizing rhythm.
Song Themes
In "Do Anything you Want To", Lynott expresses a message of self-empowerment and opposition to societal constraints. The lyrics exhibit a rebellious spirit, reflected in lines such as "They can't hurt you unless you let them."
Dedication
The song was dedicated to the memory of Lynott's grandfather, who according to him was a steadying influence in his life during his youth.
Live Performances
The band regularly incorporated "Do Anything You Want To" into their concert repertoire, making it a fan-favorite during live performances.

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