If I Like It, I Do It
Jamiroquai · Emergency on Planet Earth [1993]
If I like it I just do it
Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
Don't hurry for nobody
If it ain't the thing you like
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
You can't stop sweet inclination
The kids want the system breaking down
Not higher education
If it ain't no natural law
Then you can keep your regulations
Cause if I like it I do it
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
I've gotta run for the cover,
And I keep on smiling
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
You've got to help those people break that legislation
We can overcome this suffocation,
Execute your natural liberation
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
All around hear the sound
No-one can stop us now,
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Now they can take a bow.
Surely there's been time to see it dosn't work by now,
So if I like it, I do it
Still I,
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
If I Like It, I Do It
If I Like It, I Do It stands as a vibrant example of Jamiroquai's early funk-infused sound, appearing on their 1993 debut album, Emergency on Planet Earth. The track captures the band's signature blend of acid jazz, soul, and disco, driven by tight rhythms and the charismatic vocals of lead singer Jay Kay. Released during a period of significant growth for the British group, the song highlights their ability to craft infectious grooves that bridge the gap between dance floors and radio play. As part of a discography that would eventually span decades, this recording showcases the foundational elements that defined their initial success. The song remains a testament to the band's energetic approach to live instrumentation and their commitment to creating music that encourages movement and joy.