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13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something features songs by Anthony Hamilton, Britney Spears, Cloudy June, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, and The Supremes.  

Once upon a time, Jason Mraz asserted, “You fckn did it”. Profane, you Geek in the Pink, you! Rick Ross (DJ Khaled is the ‘lead artist) did something too: he “did it for [his] dawgz / oh lawd”! Oh, and what about Mitchell Hope? “Did I mention that I’m in love with you? And did I mention there’s nothin’ I can do”? The keyword between all three songs is D-I-D, did.

Interestingly, none of those three songs appear on 13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something. Oops! There are songs, however, from Anthony Hamilton, Britney Spears, Cloudy June, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, and The Supremes. So, without further do, let’s embrace the did so we can say we “fckn did it” like Jason… or something like that!


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1. DJ Khaled, “GOD DID” (Ft. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy) 2. Cloudy June, “if Jesus saw what we did last night” 3. Lynks, “(WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM) SEX WITH A STRANGER” 4. Taylor Swift, “How Did It End?”
5. Ice Spice & Central Cee, “Did It First” 6. Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 7. Kevin Atwater, “why did you invite me to your wedding” 8. Lana Del Rey, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?”
9. Britney Spears, “Oops!…I Did It Again” 10. Anthony Hamilton, “I Did It For Sho” 11. Nicki Minaj, “Did it On’em” 12. L.T.D., “Where Did We Go Wrong”
13. The Supremes, “Where Did Our Love Go”      

 


1. DJ Khaled, “GOD DID” (Ft. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy)

GOD DID // We The Best / Epic // 2022

“It breaks my heart / they ain’t believe in us,” DJ Khaled proclaims in the intro of “God Did”.  Yes, not everything always works on Khaled’s superstar compilations, but “God Did” is an epic title track on his 2022 LP.  Of course, beyond the DJ’s uplifting speech, he gets some big-time verses and contributions from Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy. First off, Fridayy sounds marvelous performing the pre-chorus and chorus sections with his colorful, glorious vocals which emphasize the titular lyric 🙌.  Towards the end of “God Did,” we get to experience the supremely soulful pipes of john Legend, especially in the outro.

Rick Ross is true to himself in the first verse, rapping about money (shocker).  He also asks for forgiveness, and tells others, “Please, forgive me, God did.” Woo! In the second verse, Lil Wayne is especially good, referencing incarcerated basketball phenom, 🏀 Brittney Griner, and also dropping a vintage, sexed-up bar: “I fucked the world and when I did, I practiced safe sex / I pray more and said less, God did the rest.”  As good as Ross and Wayne are, it’s JAY-Z who ‘takes the cake’ and delivers the longest, most epic verse.  From the onset, he asks for forgiveness for hustling: “Hov did / Please, Lord forgive me for what the stove did / Nobody touched the billi’ until Hov did.” Jay goes off, asserting “I turned the cocaína into champagne,” brags about the success of his marijuana company, and essentially, reflects on his life, career, and success.  Much like his wife, I have no doubt certain lyrics will make clergymen cry foul:

“These ain’t songs, these is hymns ‘cause I’m him

It’s the Psalm 151, this New Testament

The book of Hov (The book of Hov)

Jesus turned water to wine, for Hov, it just took a stove.”

Um… “God, did?” All told, “God Did” is epic. It’s one of the better records DJ Khaled has released.

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2. Cloudy June, “if Jesus saw what we did last night”

“If Jesus saw what we did last night” // Cloudy June // 2025

“If Jesus saw what we did last night…” Uh-oh… this sounds sketchy, Cloudy June.  The feminist and queer musician (she identifies as bisexual) continues singing in the chorus of “If Jesus saw what we did last night”, “He’d be comin’ back to life.” Holy shit! She is referencing the resurrection of Jesus, of course. The other miracle cited? “He’d turn water into wine.” Spirituality is prevalent throughout “If Jesus saw what we did last night”, though the most devout and pious may cry foul.  I doubt Cloudy June cares.  The Berlin singer wrote “Jesus” alongside Cy and Maarten Paul. Philip Strand and Paul produced it. 

Sex is the modus operandi of “If Jesus saw what we did last night.” No shit, Sherlock! “When you touch me there, it’s a miracle / Biblical affair,” Cloudy June sings in the first verse. Damn! In the second verse, she asserts, “[I] Can’t escape the feelin’ it’s physical / You’re my prophecy, baby.” Yep, that is a big, heaping dose of blasphemy! In the chorus, she describes their body as holy, claiming, “I’m floatin’ like an angel / You brought me down to my knees.” Amen… I mean, SACRILEDGE!  Ultimately, “If Jesus saw what we did last night” is fun and stirs the pot. Cloudy June sings beautifully, expressing her sufficiently and unapologetically expressing her desires. Sex-positive, she speaks to being unashamed to be with who you choose and ‘do’ what you choose.  Backed by a dark, minor key, sleekly produced backdrop, “Jesus” sounds celestial… in a dark, twisted way.

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3. Lynks, “(WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM) SEX WITH A STRANGER”

ABOMINATION // Heavenly Recordings / [PIAS] // 2024

“I’m on the DLR, on my way to fuck a stranger / Know his age, know his height, don’t know his name,” Lynks asserts in the first verse of the colorful “(WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM) SEX WITH A STRANGER”. They acknowledge the risks in the highlight from their 2024 album, ABOMINATION: “Should be ashamed, all the danger I put myself in in the name of a shag, and a bad one at that / It’s a matter of fact, to fuck a stranger is rarely a positive act for me / But I still go back ‘cause who’s keeping track.” Lynks penned and produced the unique electro-tinged alternative joint.  It is nothing short of an exhilarating ride.

“(WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM) SEX WITH A STRANGER” features intense, noisy-sounding musical accompaniment.  This establishes a high-energy, intense vibe. Lynks’ vocals are unapologetic, often rapped and talked, using a distortion effect at times. He narrativizes an imminent hookup bringing ample personality to the table.“Oh, the wonders of technology when you’re horny / Ordering a man like you’d order a curry,” they sing in the second verse, continuing, “Call me up, babe, I’ll be there in a hurry / I’m free delivery and all I really need is you to fuck my brains out.” Holy cannoli! Lynks, being young and horny, isn’t picky regarding his sexual rendezvous.  Grindr overdrive! Even though Lynks is receiving pleasure, the satisfaction or deeper connection is missing, which they highlight in the talk-sung chorus:

“Romance isn’t dead, it’s in a coma

Me? I’m just a dog out, tryna get a boner

I don’t wanna spend my night alone (No)

So, I don’t think about how I’ll feel when it’s over

‘Cause honestly, I’ll probably feel the same

No miracle, no epiphanies

And disappointment always is the danger

But what did you expect from sex with a stranger?”

“(WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM) SEX WITH A STRANGER” is a sex-positive song but simultaneously acknowledges the unfulfillment of empty sex.

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4. Taylor Swift, “How Did It End?”

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY // Taylor Swift // 2024

“We hereby conduct this post-mortem / He was a hot house flower to my outdoorsman.” Taylor Swift is a terrific songwriter. Despite her many Grammys, it is surprising she has yet to win a Grammy for her songwriting. “How Did It End?”, the 21st track from her 2024 album, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY, is no exception to her gift of pen. She wrote and produced “How Did It End?” alongside Aaron Dessner.  Notably, the song does not appear on the standard, 16-track edition of the album. “End” is primarily a piano ballad, characterized by its sublime arpeggiations.  As the song progresses, the sound palette and color expand but not too much.  Swift sings in her lower register. Beyond her expressive lead, singing sweet, poetic lyrics (“We were blind to unforeseen circumstances / We learned thе right steps to different dancеs / And fell victim to interlopers’ glances / Lost the game of chance, what are the chances?”), there are nice, warm background vocals that accentuate the color. Beyond the elite lyricism, and the tuneful, varied choruses, the harmonic progression catches the ear.

“Come one, come all, it’s happenin’ again

The empathetic hunger descends

We’ll tell no one except all of our friends

But I still don’t know

How did it end?”

But, what is the answer to the question: “How Did It End?” In Swift’s own words: “I still don’t know.”

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5. Ice Spice & Central Cee, “Did It First”

Y2K! // Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc. / 10K Projects, LLC // 2024

“If he cheatin’, I’m doin’ him worse.” Oh, snap! Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice (Isis Gaston) doesn’t advocate cheating on “Did It First”. This sub-two-minute single is the sixth track on her panned debut album, Y2K!.  “Did It First” was produced by Spice’s ‘partner in crime,’ RIOTUSA alongside Lily Kaplan and Nico Baran. It samples vocals and lyrics from “Bumpy Johnson” by British rapper, Central Cee (Oakley Caesar-Su).  Speaking of Cench, he is the featured guest on the bite-sized single. “Did It First” is brief and features a quick-paced flow. The cadence is familiar – tried-and-true. “I’m a baddie, he fuck with my tats (like) / Big boobs and it come with a jatt,” she asserts in the first verse, continuing, “Say he don’t want me, I know he a cap (cap) / Oh, you cheatin’? Then I’m cheatin’ back.”  Cench matches Spice’s energy with his quick-paced flow.  His accent adds to his charm. “I might take the risk DMin’ / But I don’t know ‘cause these chicks be telllin’,” he spits in the second verse, concluding, “At the minute, I’m hittin’ some risky women / I clearly ain’t learn my lesson.” For some context, Cench’s ex, Madeline Argy, has accused him of cheating, and guess with who?  Ice Spice, of course! Oh, snap! Messy!  “Did It First” is one of the better moments from Y2K! even if it lacks innovative spirit.

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6. Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “I Know What You Did Last Summer”

Handwritten // Island // 2015

On the most recent editions of Handwritten, the debut album by Canadian heartthrob Shawn Mendes, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” appears as the closing song. “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is an infectious, playful minor-key teen-pop joint.  While Mendes hadn’t yet reached the level of maturity shown on his sophomore album t reached the level of maturity shown on his sophomore album Illuminate, one hears the potential of what’s to come loud and clear. Besides an appearance from just one pop standout, we get two. Worth noting, this cute little tune features pre-solo-career Camila Cabello.  Like her future boyfriend, Cabello also provided a successful preview of ‘what was to come.’ The chemistry between the two on this summery tune is strong.

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7. Kevin Atwater, “why did you invite me to your wedding”

“why did you invite me to your wedding” // Kevin Atwater // 2023

“I got your message last night around 1:00 / You’re getting married, and you want me to come.” Kevin Atwater continues, “You miss me a lot and the wedding’s next month / I think you were drunk, you spelled ‘wedding’ wrong / I used to break wishbones and pray that you liked me.” Misspelling wedding is questionable. Still, the more telling lyric is the latter.  In “why did you invite me to your wedding”, there is a bond between Kevin (or his character) and this man who is now getting married. The bond seemed to transcend friendship, at least from Kevin’s perspective. Still, a 1:00 am text from a soon-to-be groom whom we presume is marrying a woman (he paints his crush as a jock)? Sounds gay, or at least, there was something there…

The point is that this reconnection has Kevin in his feelings.  He penned a relatable song that captures the plight of gay romance. Did he crush on a ‘straight’ guy, hoping there was a chance? That is the question. Atwater has feelings for someone who may or may not reciprocate those feelings in the way he’d hoped – boyfriend and boyfriend.  The second verse recalls an incident that speaks to the fact that maybe, the groom-to-be wasn’t so straight…???

“…Caught in the moment

I kissed you and then you got quiet

You could’ve hurt me, it would’ve been easy

… But you took my hand and asked me to dance

To nothing and never brought it up again.”

His friend is one of the nice boys – marriage material. He also could be… you know… In the final chorus, things are confused.  Kevin has questions, notes how things have changed, and knows he’d mess things up for his friend/crush and bride-to-be. As much as “I wanna call you with a hand in my pants,” rightfully, Atwater closes the chapter without closing it: “I’ll never know why / Cause I’ll never reply / So you can just stay nice / In the back of my mind.” Atwater drops an honest, thought-provoking gem with “why did you invite me to your wedding”. Atwater sounds radiant, backed by warm, dreamy-sounding production (Hazey Eyes).

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8. Lana Del Rey, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?”

Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd // Interscope // 2023

Question: “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?” If not, Lana Del Rey fills us in. “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” served as the lead single from her ninth LP, also titled Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd. From the onset, this piano ballad feels like the quintessential Lana song, which is a total pro. Del Rey sings gorgeously – her tone is haunting and one-of-a-kind.  Lyrically, it is incredibly poetic, characteristic of the singer/songwriter’s catalog. Del Rey penned this record alongside Mike Hermosa (they also produce alongside Erickson, Dawes, and Jack Antonoff). She sings about “Mosaic ceilings, painted tiles on the wall” in the first verse, mentions “a girl that sings ‘Hotel California’” in the second, not to mention the city, Camarillo.  In the third, she references the Harry Nilsson classic, “Don’t Forget Me”, which is also sampled. Besides Nilsson, John Lennon is referenced. As intriguing as the verses are, the chorus is the main attraction, intact with an f-bomb: “When’s it gonna be my turn? / Don’t forget me / When’s it gonna be my turn? / Open me up, tell me you like it / Fuck me to death, love me until I love myself / There’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard.” All told, Lana sounds marvelous on this ballad, showcasing her distinct and expressive set of pipes.    

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9. Britney Spears, “Oops!…I Did It Again”

Oops!… I Did It Again // Zomba // 2000

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!” Britney Spears has plenty of hits, but few are more beloved or iconic than “Oops!… I Did It Again.” “Oops!” is the title track – the main attraction on her 2000 album, Oops!… I Did It Again.  The song was nominated for a Grammy, losing to one-hit-wonder, Macy Gray (“I Try”). Unsurprisingly, it was one of 14 top 10 hits for Spears.  Perhaps more surprising that “Oops!” didn’t peak higher than no. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The production by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub is on-point. The lyrics (Martin and Yacoub as well) are catchy AF. “I think I did it again / I made you believe, we’re more than just friends,” she sings in the first verse, adding, “Oh, baby, it might seem like a crush / But it doesn’t mean that I’m serious.”  Even though Spears isn’t a powerhouse vocalist, she sounds great here – it’s giving #ICONIC! The centerpiece, the crème de la crème, is none other than the catchy, tuneful, and unforgettable chorus.

“Oops, I did it again

I played with your heart

Got lost in the game

Oh, baby, baby

Oops, you think I’m in love

That I’m sent from above

I’m not that innocent.”

PERIOD!

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          10. Anthony Hamilton, “I Did It For Sho”

          The Point Of It All // RCA / JIVE Label Group // 2008

          Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton possesses a distinct and sublime voice.  Unfortunately, Hamilton has been painfully underappreciated and underrated despite his unique, one-of-a-kind instrument.  He continued to be consistent in his Grammy-nominated, gold-certified 2008 album, The Point Of It All.  In the fifth track, “I Did It Fo Sho,” he wows us with buttery, expressive vocals, tuneful melodies, and smooth, adult contemporary R&B production. Hamilton penned “I Did It For Sho” alongside producer extraordinaire Salaam Remi.  Remi is renowned for classic-sounding cuts, matching the neo-soul sensibilities of Hamilton. Even though the old-school vibes are prominent, the beat is fresh – and contemporary-sounding.  Anthony ‘brings it’ vocally, singing authentically and infusing plenty of personality.  Besides his heavy lifting on lead, he ‘puts in work’ with the background vocals, too. The chorus is the section to beat:

          “I did it for sho

          All the trips abroad (trips abroad)

          Maxed out credit cards (credit cards)

          Throwing down to Mr. Chows (Mr. Chows)

          I did it for sho

          Meant to let you see (let you see)

          You just can’t sleep on me (sleep on me)

          Another one will come around (around).”

          Beyond the chorus, a spoken word third verse is a highlight, including a hip reference to Beyoncé (“People have to go their separate ways and / You know all the talk Beyoncé with ‘to the left, to the left,’ there’s nothing left”).  Although underrated, Hamilton rarely, if ever, makes a bad song.  On “I Did It For Sho” he definitely ‘did the damn thing for sho!’

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          11. Nicki Minaj, “Did It On’em”

          Pink Friday // Cash Money // 2010

          “Shitted on ‘em / Man, I just shitted on ‘em.” Holy shit, that is disgusting, Nicki Minaj! You should not be shitting on anybody! Toilets will gladly accept your shit! Okay, okay, okay, I’m being silly, but how can I not with such a shitty chorus? “Did it On’em” is the third track from Pink Friday, the Grammy-nominated debut album by Nicki Minaj.  After proclaiming to be the best and taking us into a wild experience with Roman, Nicki shits on ‘em! This was long before Ice Spice asserted, “Think you the shit, bitch? You not even the fart”. “Put your number twos in the air if you did it on ‘em.” Damn, Nicki!

          To successfully pull this shitting off, Nicki Minaj tapped Bangladesh to produce the track.  As always, he constructs a musical backdrop that kicks ass and takes names.  At the time (2010), “Did It On’em” sounded incredibly fresh from its beat to its synths.  Minaj matches the energy of the sleek, minor-key joint beyond poop bars.  In the first verse, she memorably asserts, “All these bitches is my sons / And I’ma go and get some bibs for ‘em.” Gah-day-um! She adds, “If I had a dick, I would pull it out and piss on ‘em.” Woo! The second verse is a trip too: “This stone is flawless, F1 / I keep shooters up top in the F1 / A lot of bad bitches beggin’ me to F one / But I’ma eat them rap bitches when the chef come.” There is another verse, too, where Nicki continues to eat, no cap. “Did it On’em” is not the top song from Pink Friday but it marks one of the album’s better moments.  Minaj is unapologetic az fucc. 

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          12. L.T.D., “Where Did We Go Wrong”

          Shine On // A&M // 1980 

          “Where did we go wrong? / Now won’t you tell me what went wrong with love.” Oh, the plight of love, captured by a terrific, four-and-a-half-minute, 1980s R&B ballad! Jeffrey Osborne and L.T.D. (Love, Togetherness, and Devotion, btw) landed a top 10 R&B hit with “Where Did We Go Wrong”. “Where Did We Go Wrong” hails from the collective’s 1980 album, Shine On.  “Where Did We Go Wrong” failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 – bummer! At least the title track gave L.T.D. a top 40 hit 🤷🏾.  Despite failing to achieve mainstream appeal like early classics “Love Ballad” and especially “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again”, “Where Did We Go Wrong” is quite accomplished – a surefire winner. The biggest selling points are the expressive lead vocals by Jeffrey Osborne.  He sings these love-oriented lyrics authentically and relatable.   He asserts, “And if our love was meant to be, oh girl / We’ll find a way to save it / We’ll build a road of love, baby.” Sigh, oh, the feels! Featuring memorable songwriting, particularly the chorus, Osborne penned “Where Did We Go Wrong” alongside Sam Dees. Another selling point is the lush production, courtesy of Bobby Martin.  The decadent ear candy comprises of electric piano, a robust bass line, a simple but effective groove, and the secret weapon, strings! Although the love has gone south, there is nothing broken regarding “Where Did We Go Wrong”.

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          13. The Supremes, “Where Did Our Love Go”

          Where Did Our Love Go // Motown // 1964

          “Baby, baby / Baby don’t leave me / Ooh, please don’t leave me / All by myself.” ICONIC to the nth degree – that’s that Motown exemplified! “Where Did Our Love Go” marks one of 20 top-10 hits by the iconic Motown girl group, The Supremes. Everything The Supremes touched seemed to turn into gold. Making this two-and-a-half song even more elite is the fact that it’s the first of 12 no. 1 hits by the iconic collective. Specifically, the opening song from Where Did Our Love Go spent two weeks at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.  Who penned this masterpiece? Why, none other than Brian Holland, Edward Holland, and Lamont Dozier aka Holland-Dozier-Holland! Brian and Lamont also produced it.

           

          Notably, “Where Did Our Love Go” features the iconic lineup comprised of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard.  This would remain the lineup until 1967 when Ballard exited the collective. This iteration, which earned 10 of those 12 no. 1s, struck gold with this infectious, lighthearted joint.  It’s all about those pesky matters of the heart! “You came into my heart (Baby, baby) / So tenderly (Where did our love go?),” The Supremes sing, adding “With a burning love (Baby, baby) / That stings like a bee (Baby, baby, ooh, baby, baby).” Of course, the centerpiece is the chorus: “Ooh, baby, baby (Baby, baby) / Where did our love go? / Ooh, don’t you want me? (Baby, baby) / Don’t you want me no more? (Baby, baby, ooh, baby, baby).” Besides the enjoyable lead pipes of Diana Ross, and the cute, playful backups by Wilson and Ballard, the instrumental is vintage – 60s soul, baby! Part of that vintage sound includes the saxophone solo, which provides a fabulous contrast.  More could be said of “Where Did Our Love Go”   but like so many classics, the music speaks for itself.

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          13 Intriguing Songs That DID Something (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M, Cloudy June, Epic, Heavenly Recordings, JIVE Label Group, Kevin Atwater, Motown, [PIAS], RCA, Taylor Swift, We The Best, Zomba; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

           

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