[Che Ecru:]
Baby, tell me if that’s cool
Tell me if you understand
I don’t wanna waste your time
But I cannot be your man
Baby, tell me if that’s cool
Tell me if you understand
I don’t wanna waste your time
But I cannot be your man
And if you gotta leave me alone
Do what you gotta do
Girl, if you gotta leave me alone
Do what you gotta do, it’s true
If you gotta leave me alone (Yeah, yeah)
Do what you gotta do
Baby, if you leave me alone (Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh)
That ain’t really what I ask for
Tell me, are we gon’ get lovin’
With your passport trippin’ at the airport?
Gotta take a different route
I ain’t tryna worry ’bout nobody tryna check you out
I ain’t tryna worry ’bout your lips kissin’ another mouth
I ain’t tryna worry, baby, no, no
I ain’t tryna worry ’bout if you sleepin’ in bed right now
Or if I call you, will you treat me like the feds right now?
If I call, you don’t pick up, you a mess right now
You upset right now, not the best right now
You been stressed out, got shit on your head right now
If I call, red or green, she press red right now
Girl, you all that I need, but I’m flexed right now
And I got these bad bitches on my neck right now
I know that God tryna put me through the test right now
But my hands and my eyes saying, “Let’s find out,” damn
[Bryson Tiller:]
Girl, if you gotta leave me alone (Yes)
Do what you gotta do
If you gotta leave me alone
Do what you gotta do
If you gotta leave me alone
Do what you gotta do
If you gotta leave me alone
Bedside with me but I’m stressed right now
I need more from you but you givin’ less right now
And she tryna put me to the test right now
Guess I’m really givin’ it my best right now (Right now)
Wanna keep her, [?]
I don’t want [?]
I’m battling it, yes indeed
Got nothing left for me, nah, nah
[Che Ecru:]
I can’t stand it
No communication, it got me fucked up
Feeling so stranded
Language, love I’m speaking it all
You know I cannot stand it
Building love just to break it apart
You know I hate to dismantle it, oh
I bet she cyaa find a love like mine
Cyaa waste no time
Move up ya hips one time
One time, one time, one time
Yeah, di gyal dem bad, yeah
Heartfelt Honesty and Emotional Vulnerability
“Do What You Gotta Do” sees Bryson Tiller and Che Ecru diving deep into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and self-awareness. The song captures the moment when two people recognize that their relationship may be at a crossroads. With a blend of vulnerability and resignation, the lyrics express a willingness to let go rather than hold on to a love that isn’t reciprocated or sustainable. Both artists navigate the pain of uncertainty, admitting their insecurities and fears, yet ultimately giving each other the freedom to do what’s best for themselves. The repeated phrase, “Do what you gotta do,” becomes a mantra for self-respect and acceptance in the face of emotional turmoil.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller feat. Che Ecru
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller, Che Ecru