Doja Cat — Streets — Live Performance (Vevo LIFT Live Sessions)
Welcome to the world of Doja Cat. Born and raised in L.A., the 24-year-old self-taught singer-rapper is a vet of sorts. The arts were central to her upbringing, and she started sharing her music on Soundcloud back in 2013. A year later she dropped her much-buzzed-about ‘Purrr!’ EP. Ever since, she’s nurtured an ever-growing array of feverish fans who revere her for combining a radiant charisma with unique flow and tongue-in-cheek lyrics (see: the irresistible“MOOO!”). Seems like Doja has designed her version of alt-R
Producer: London On Da Track
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Fareed “Rip” Salamah
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer, Assistant Mixer: Scott Crawford Jr.
Composer Lyricist: Jocelyn Donald
Composer Lyricist: London Holmes
The lights are shining like the sun out tonight
Just keep your body moving how I like
Oh, yeah the music feels like paradise
Cant get any better, no
I wanna stay right in this moment for life
Baby, treat me wrong, treat me right
Ay ay ay, aye
Just cant stop dancing
Ay ay ay, aye
Dont wanna chance it
So dont let go, let go of me
Dont let go, let go of me
Ay ay ay, aye
I just cant stop dancing
Again now
Spin around now
Down now,
To the floor now
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Like the brutal morning sun
It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry aint as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time
Lost in the moment for the second time
Each fucking doubt I make, unleash a cry
Im just pathetic, thats the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
[Chorus]
‘Cause Im a man, woman
Dont always think before I do
‘Cause Im a man, woman
Thats the only answer Ive got for you
‘Cause Im a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
Im a human, woman
A greater force I answer to
[Verse 2]
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware Im not in control
You see, I have a conscience and its never fooled
But its prone to be overruled
You wanna know why I always think I’m right?
(Why?) You never accept defeat and let it slide
(Why?) I have no voice if I don’t speak my mind
(Why?) My weakness is the source of all my pride
Ill tell you why
[Chorus]
‘Cause Im a man, woman
Dont always think before I do
‘Cause Im a man, woman
Thats the only answer Ive got for you
‘Cause Im a man, woman
Ill never be as strong as you
Im a human, human
A greater force I answer to
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