Things You Make Me Do
Ashanti · The Declaration [2008]
The things you make me do
Woo Hoo ahh babe ahh darling oh nahhh
The things you make me do
The things you make me do
The things you make me do
Ashanti-
I think every part of me is addicted to your touch
Cuz everything I got inside of me
Got me needing you so much, HEYY
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things (things)
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Washing dishes, blowing kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble babe
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Take you shopping for some rims and buy you jewelry babe
All my friends may think I'm crazy
The things you make me do
Thicke-
Voice soft, crazy hoarse, can't get on the floor
Private performance, I'm begging, begging for more
You're so naughty and nice; you're so naughty and nice
Run Ashanti run, you know I wanna chase it ohhhh
Ashanti-
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things (things)
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Washing dishes, blowing kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble babe
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Take you shopping for some rims and buy you jewelry babe
All my friends may think I'm crazy
The things you make me do
Ashanti-
Its like your a fairy tale
Almost to good to be true
Cuz even when I go to sleep at night
My body still be dreaming you
Hey, yeah
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things (things)
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Washing dishes, blowing kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble babe
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Take you shopping for some rims and buy you jewelry babe
All my friends may think I'm crazy
The things you make me do
I'm crazy babe, They think I'm crazy babe heyyy
You're so naughty and nice, you're so naughty and nice
They think I'm crazy
Run Ashanti run you know I wanna chase it
They don't know what you to do me babe,..
Woo Hoo ahh babe ahh darling oh nahhh
The things you make me do
The things you make me do
The things you make me do
Ashanti-
I think every part of me is addicted to your touch
Cuz everything I got inside of me
Got me needing you so much, HEYY
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things (things)
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Washing dishes, blowing kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble babe
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Take you shopping for some rims and buy you jewelry babe
All my friends may think I'm crazy
The things you make me do
Thicke-
Voice soft, crazy hoarse, can't get on the floor
Private performance, I'm begging, begging for more
You're so naughty and nice; you're so naughty and nice
Run Ashanti run, you know I wanna chase it ohhhh
Ashanti-
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things (things)
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Washing dishes, blowing kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble babe
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Take you shopping for some rims and buy you jewelry babe
All my friends may think I'm crazy
The things you make me do
Ashanti-
Its like your a fairy tale
Almost to good to be true
Cuz even when I go to sleep at night
My body still be dreaming you
Hey, yeah
Got me open, got me coastin', got me floatin' babe
Got me jonesin', got me zonin', got me goin' craze
Boy, I'm shakin', body achin', got me waitin' babe
These are all the things (things)
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Washing dishes, blowing kisses in the bubbles babe
I'll be your bad girl that loves to get in trouble babe
The things you make me do
Be your wife, I'll be the air you breathe, I'll be your drug, do anything you need
The things you make me do
Take you shopping for some rims and buy you jewelry babe
All my friends may think I'm crazy
The things you make me do
I'm crazy babe, They think I'm crazy babe heyyy
You're so naughty and nice, you're so naughty and nice
They think I'm crazy
Run Ashanti run you know I wanna chase it
They don't know what you to do me babe,..
Things You Make Me Do
Ashanti's 'Things You Make Me Do' serves as a defining track from her 2008 album, The Declaration. Released during the height of her career, the song blends R&B sensibilities with a driving hip-hop beat to explore themes of emotional volatility and the complexities of a tumultuous relationship. The recording showcases Ashanti's signature vocal style, characterized by her powerful delivery and melodic phrasing, which became a staple of her discography. As a lead single, the track resonated with audiences seeking authentic narratives about love's highs and lows, cementing its place within her broader body of work and contributing to her status as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B.