Written by: TIM MICHAEL PERRY
Duration: 4:09
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Divisionary (Do the Right Thing)’ by Ages and Ages. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Ages and Ages or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Do the right thing, do the right thing
Do it all the time, do it all the time
Make yourself right, never mind ’em
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing
Do it all the time, do it all the time
Make yourself right, never mind ’em
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing
Do it all the time, do it all the time
Make yourself right, never mind ’em
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
I see you up again wandering so diligent
Crossing your T’s as though it weren’t irrelevant
They say formality, this is what they really meant:
They can be the walk and we can be the pavement
Do the right thing, do the right thing
Do it all the time, do it all the time
Make yourself right, never mind them
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
So what you’re up against all the disingenuous
They wave you along and say there’s always room for us
But we know better than that to take ’em serious
Still don’t let’em make you bitter in the process
And when the light is up, this is how oughta be
We’ll make it alright, they’ll come around eventually
They say it’s nothing but that ain’t the reality
They may take us on but they can never take us easy
They ain’t moving, they’re just moving around
So if you love yourself, you better get out
Get out, get out, get out now
Do the right thing, do the right thing (do the right thing)
Do it all the time, do it all the time (do it all the time)
Make yourself right, never mind them (do it all the time)
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing (do the right thing)
Do it all the time, do it all the time (do it all the time)
Make yourself right, never mind them (do it all the time)
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing (do the right thing)
Do it all the time, do it all the time (do it all the time)
Make yourself right, never mind them (do it all the time)
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing (do the right thing)
Do it all the time, do it all the time (do it all the time)
Make yourself right, never mind them (do it all the time)
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing (do the right thing)
Do it all the time, do it all the time (do it all the time)
Make yourself right, never mind them (do it all the time)
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
Do the right thing, do the right thing (do the right thing)
Do it all the time, do it all the time (do it all the time)
Make yourself right, never mind them (do it all the time)
Don’t you know you’re not the only one suffering
I hear a higher calling
Better here than there I guess
So long, so long