Baby Don’t You Do It The Isley Brothers

"Baby Don’t You Do It" by The Isley Brothers is a soulful R&B track from 1973. The lyrics express a plea to a lover not to engage in self-destructive behavior, emphasizing themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. Its unique blend of funk and rock elements showcases the band's signature sound, influencing later artists. #R&B

[Chorus]
Well, baby don't you do it, don't do it babe
Don't break my heart, don't do it babe
Don't break my heart, please don't do it babe
Don't break my heart

[Verse 1]
Well, I sacrifice to make you happy
Kept nothing for myself
Now you wanna leave me
For the love of someone else
My pride is all gone, whether right or wrong
I need you, baby, you'd better keep on keeping on

[Chorus]
But I tried to do my best
Tried and tried to do my best
Baby don't you do it, don't break my heart
Please don't do it baby

[Verse 2]
Well, my biggest mistake was loving you too much
And letting you know
'Cause now you've got me where you want me
And you won't let me go
If my heart was made of glass, then you would surely see
Heartaches and misery you've been causing me
But I tried to do my best
Tried and tried to do my best

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