Do It Yourself
Dean Martin · Return To Me 1956-61 [1998]
No one else will do it for you
You're on your own
Do it
It may be love or war or mopping up the floor but just do it
Don't send a friend who's true to pitch your woo for you or you'll rue it
Do it yourself
Don't fake it
If you're a fake you won't make it
Wait for your break and then take it
For time and tide they wait for no man go go go go man
Do it
To prove a point at hand just look at old Miles Standish who blew it
He said to John Alden will you go ask Priscilla to do it
Mile got the heave ho
Man
Priscilla said now that Miles is gone speak for yourself dear John
He blew it so do it do it do it yourself
About Do It Yourself
Dean Martin's "Do It Yourself" stands as a quintessential example of his effortless cool, delivered with the smooth, laid-back vocal style that defined the mid-20th century lounge and easy listening genres. Recorded for the compilation *Return To Me 1956-61 [1998]*, the track captures the essence of Martin's signature delivery, where he treats the microphone as an extension of his persona, blending jazz influences with pop sensibilities. The song reflects the era's emphasis on self-reliance and casual sophistication, themes often woven into Martin's repertoire of romantic and reflective tunes. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic simplicity and the artist's ability to convey intimacy without effort, making it a staple for fans of classic American vocal jazz and the "cool" aesthetic that Martin helped popularize globally.