That's What It Does

Ne-Yo · Other Songs - Ne-Yo

Thirty seconds before you turned on this song

You was feeling something, something was wrong

Now that it's on there's a smile on your face

And whatever was wrong, it's faded away

For the moment, the song will change your life

But if you believe, well it just might

If you listen right, the part that touches your heart and your soul

That's what it does



:Chorus:

And it might make you lose your mind, that's what it does

And it might make you cry sometimes, that's what it does

And it might chase the pain away, that's what it does

The devil, the angel, the pain and the pleasure

The music, that's what it does



Yesterday you were crying the loss of a man,

A woman whatever, you understand

Turned on the song or release from the soreness of crying

You wound up crying some more

On your back, on the floor you continue to cry

As the strings in the background kill you inside

But you never felt so alive

It is, it will be and it was



The house of fire, your and your love

said it is, it will be and it was

That's what it does



:Chorus:

And it might make you lose your mind, that's what it does

And it might make you cry sometimes, that's what it does

And it might chase the pain away, that's what it does

The devil, the angel, the pain and the pleasure

The music, that's what it does



ooh ooh that's what it does

(Women)

And it might make you lose your mind

And it might make you cry sometimes

And it might chase the pain away

(ooh ooh ooh ooh)

(woman)

And it make you lose your mind



And it might make you lose your mind, that's what it does (it might make you cry sometimes)

And it might make you cry sometimes, that's what it does (it might chase the pain away)

And it might chase the pain away, that's what it does (I say the devil the angel the pain and the pleasure)

The devil, the angel, the pain and the pleasure (of the music)

The music, that's what it does

That's What It Does

Ne-Yo's 'That's What It Does' stands as a quintessential example of his mid-2000s R&B and pop sensibilities, characterized by smooth vocal delivery and polished production. Released during a period where he was establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary soul, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on romantic themes and melodic hooks. While specific album placement details vary in public records, the song reflects the era's shift toward more introspective and emotionally resonant balladry within mainstream R&B. It showcases Ne-Yo's signature ability to blend catchy choruses with heartfelt lyrics, contributing to his growing discography that defined the late 2000s sound. The recording remains a testament to his early work, highlighting his transition from songwriter to a prominent solo artist known for his distinctive voice and songwriting craft.