Meaning and Lyrics of “That Dood It” by James Brown
Makna dan Lirik Lagu That Dood – James Brown, the legendary American artist, released the track “That Dood It” in 1989 as part of his album *Roots Of A Revolution*. The two-minute, 28-second song is the tenth entry in a collection of 43 tracks, which also includes hits like “Why Does Everything Happen To Me,” “Signed Sealed And Delivered,” and “Hold It.”
Lyrics of “That Dood It”
This classic features a narrative that blends rhythm and storytelling. The tale unfolds with vivid imagery and a strong sense of determination:
Here’s a tale about a towering figure Ooh! My money, my honey And me, I’ve been chasing tales from the West The cats have spun Me and my baby cut out there, we struck gold The moment we found buried treasure, I spotted A giant, eight feet tall, standing dead ahead
As the story progresses, the protagonist faces a dramatic turn:
That dood it, you know, and that dood it I didn’t look back for more gold No, no, no, no, no, no! I grabbed what I had in one hand And my baby by the other
The giant intervenes, creating tension:
A giant pulled my coat and warned, “Don’t you go any further!” I tore off my jacket as the scene shook But what really shook me was when I heard my baby cry
Resolute in his choice, the protagonist confronts the giant:
That dood it, ooh-wee! And that dood it Because I’m not leaving my baby behind No, no, no, no, no, no! I stopped in my tracks, heart pounding Though I hated the idea, I crawled back
Finally, the resolution of the tale:
I said, “Look-a here, Mister Giant,” As I rose slowly on one knee “I’ll do anything you say. Hand my baby to me.” That dood it, mm-hmm, and that dood it He replied, “You bust that loose, and I’ll set your baby free.”
The lyrics continue with a clear choice:
No, no, no, no, no, no! I said, “I’ll make you a deal. You pick— It’s either your money or your honey. One of the two you’ll lose.”
The story concludes with a satisfying twist:
I said, “Mister Giant, I want to thank you For easing my mind, but when it comes to choosing Between my money and my honey— I choose my honey every time.” That dood it, you know, and that dood it Now the giant has the money, and I’ve got my honey Everyone’s feeling fine.
