Watcha Gonna Do
D.O.A. · Other Songs - D.O.A.
Whatcha gonna do
Bout whatcha gonna do?
Whatcha gonna be?
Cause ya been thinkin
That your nothin
Ya already are
Ya already are
You need some kickin, not just sittin
You need some action, not just talkin
Ya gotta get out your stupid world
Just quit your a-talkin
Been sittin around thinkin
About your sinkin
Around on down
You wanted everything
But you took nothin
So now you lie
About the way you tried
So when ya gonna do somethin about it
Times runnin out, don't wait and doubt it
Ya gotta do somethin, or it'll be too late
Ya better not wait, or it'll be too late
Ya better not wait, or it'll be too late
Here's a chance
An ya gotta get out
Of your statue stance
Cause ya been thinkin
That your nothin
Your makin sure
Ya already are
So whatcha gonna do about what you do?
And whatcha gonna do about what you be?
Ya gonna do somethin or your gonna go under
And ya better not wait!
Watcha Gonna Do
D.O.A.'s "Watcha Gonna Do" stands as a defining track of the early 1980s New York hardcore and gangsta rap scene. Released alongside other seminal works like "Fuck You" and "Rich Bitch," the song exemplifies the genre's raw energy and aggressive delivery. The recording captures the group's signature blend of spoken-word verses and rhythmic, shouted choruses that challenged the boundaries of traditional hip-hop. As a cornerstone of the era's underground movement, the track helped establish the sonic template for future generations of artists, influencing the development of gangsta rap and hardcore punk-infused music. Its unpolished yet powerful production reflects the gritty, street-level authenticity that characterized the group's body of work during their active years.