I got some questions, questions for you (C’mon, baby, yeah)
I need some answers, answers from you, oh
What do you do fighting for your life
And no one’s on your side? Yeah, baby
I can’t stand to lose you, see you’re in too deep
And don’t know where to hide
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own, yeah, yeah
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (Oh, oh-whoa, oh)
But what do you do? (Do, yeah)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
Oh, yeah (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
What do you do? (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
I can see it’s no disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye, oh, whoa
It’s a lining of disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
So tell me, baby
What do you do fighting for your life
And no one’s on your side? Oh, oh
I can’t stand to lose you, see you’re in too deep
And don’t know where to hide, I got a question
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own (Oh)
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na
What do you do? (Do)
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own, yeah, yeah
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (Oh, oh-whoa, oh)
But what do you do? (Do, yeah)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
Oh, yeah (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
What do you do? (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
It’s a lining of disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
It’s a lining of disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
What do you do fighting for your life
And no one’s on your side?
I can’t stand to lose you, see you’re in too deep
And don’t know where to hide
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own (Oh)
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na
What do you do? (Do)
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own, yeah, yeah
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (Oh, oh-whoa, oh)
But what do you do? (Do, yeah)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
Oh, yeah (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
What do you do? (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, oh-whoa, oh)
Facing Uncertainty and Finding Strength
“What Would You Do?” by Chris Brown explores the emotional struggle of standing alone in difficult times. The recurring question, “What do you do fighting for your life and no one’s on your side?” captures a sense of vulnerability and isolation. Brown’s lyrics reflect the conflict between fear and courage, urging listeners to take risks and “take a chance on your own” when options seem limited. The repetition of “na-na-na” creates a heartening, anthemic backdrop, emphasizing the resilience needed to push through adversity. The song ultimately encourages self-reliance and embracing the uncertainty that comes with personal growth.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Songwriters: Chris Brown
Release Year: 2016
Label: RCA Records