Lyrics
Turned up to my first big show
Arrived at my first major performance.
My tambourine and band in tow
Carrying my tambourine and with my band.
Starting singing a song or two
Started singing a few songs.
Then a lady gets up and what does she do?
Then a woman stands up; what will she do?
She says I'm awful, that I suck
Criticizes me, says I'm terrible.
Lady I don't give a fuck
I don't care about your opinion, lady.
Hey! Here I am putting on a show
Here I am, performing.
If you don't like it then you can go
If you don't like it, feel free to leave.
Here I am entertaining you
I'm entertaining you.
So what the hell are you, are you gonna do
What will you do about it?
Tell me what the hell are you gonna do?
What actions will you take?
Are you gonna dooo-o-o-oo-ooo-o-o-oo-ooo
Expressing frustration, asking for a response.
That guy there, he's tapping his feet
Someone in the audience is enjoying the music.
She's nodding her head in time to this beat
Others are also enjoying and following the rhythm.
He's up dancing, she's on fire
People are dancing and passionately engaged.
Makes me think that lady's a liar
Suggests the critic might be wrong.
But either way, keep it to yourself
Keep negative opinions to yourself.
Unless you wanna hop down off that shelf 'cause
Don't criticize unless you're willing to engage.
Here I am putting on a show
Continuing the performance.
If you don't like it then you can go
If you dislike it, you have the option to leave.
Here I am entertaining you
I'm here for your entertainment.
So what the hell are you, are you gonna do
What's your response?
Tell me what the hell are you gonna do?
What will you do in this situation?
Are you gonna dooo-o-o-oo-ooo-o-o-oo-ooo
Repeated question about actions to be taken.
I know I ain't no Doris Day
Acknowledging not being a famous singer.
No Aguilera, no Beyoncé
Comparing oneself to renowned singers.
And it ain't easy doing what I do
Admitting the difficulty of performing.
Putting myself out on the line for you
Pouring emotions into the performance.
So this time I gotta make the call;
Deciding not to entertain negativity.
Nothing nice to say? Then don't say it at all
If you can't say something nice, don't speak.
Here I am putting on a show
Continuing to put on a show despite criticism.
If you don't like it then you can go
Reiteration: if you dislike it, leave.
Here I am entertaining you
Performing for your enjoyment.
So what the hell are you, are you gonna do
Asking for a reaction from the audience.
Tell me what the hell are you gonna do?
Repeated question about actions to be taken.
Are you gonna dooo-o-o-oo-ooo-o-o-oo-ooo
Reiterating the inquiry about response/actions.
If y'all thought I was gonna be
Rejecting expectations of becoming a superstar.
The next big thang in history (history)
Accepts not being a massive success, which is fine.
You're mistaken and that's okay
Requesting not to ruin the performer's day.
But ain't no need to ruin my day (no!)
Urging against causing distress.
And pretty please, don't cause a scene (don't cause a scene)
Asking not to create a disturbance.
When all you get is me (me!)
Reminding that it's just the performer and their tambourine.
And my tambouriiiine
Emphasizing the simplicity of the act.
And my tambourine
Repetition emphasizing the instrument.
My tambouri-eee-e-e-eee-e-e-eeene
Extended emphasis on the tambourine.
Ohhh-oh
Expressing emotion.
Woah-oh-oh-ohh, Ooo-oh-oh, uh-oh
Musical interjection without lyrics.
(whistle)
Another musical interjection.
Woaah-oh
Expressive vocalization.
Here I am putting on a show
Continuing the performance despite negativity.
If you don't like it then you can go
Reiteration: if you dislike it, feel free to leave.
Here I am entertaining you
Entertaining the audience regardless of criticism.
So what the hell are you, are you gonna do
Requesting a reaction or response.
Here I am putting on a show
Continuing the performance.
If you don't like it then you can go (go!)
Repeatedly asserting the option to leave if disliked.
Here I am entertaining you
Still performing for your enjoyment.
So what the hell are you, are you gonna do
Asking for a reaction or response.
What the fucking hell are you gonna do? (whatcha gonna do)
Expressing frustration more intensely.
Are you gonna dooo-o-o-oo-ooo-o-o-oo-ooo (oh tell me)
Reiterated question about actions to be taken.
Are you gonna dooo-o-oo-o-oo, ooo-o-oo-o-oo
Continued inquiry about audience response/actions.
Ooo-o-oo-o-oo, ooo-o-oo-o-oo, ooo-o-oo-o-oo
Repetition emphasizing the inquiry.
Woaaah-oh
Emotional vocalization without specific lyrics.
Tell me whatcha gonna do
Final call for a response or action from the audience.</td
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