Music Review: Natural Selection & Niki Harris "Do Anything"
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Do Anything
Album: Natural Selection
Year: 1991
Elliot Erickson is charmed by a beautiful woman in the okay “Do Anything.”
Aloof drums and synths open the single, setting a casual tone. In the intro, he says he’s willing to what it takes to get a date with the Niki Harris. Harris challenges him in a come-wither manner to try. She asks him how far he’s going to go. He’s giddy at the sound of the voice and she tells him to continue.
In the first verse, he says that first, he cares about her. Whenever he sits next to her, he lets his leg brush against hers. If she purses her lips together or flicks a piece of lint of her clothes, he’s aroused. But her dirty talk on the telephone is what gets to him the most. He tells her that even if she were to promise to call him, he would stay up by the phone. It could all night, leading to the time he has to wake up for work at 5 a.m. He just likes the sound of her voice.
In the chorus, he says he’ll be able to entertain her with a low-rider car and drive her around in it. She tells him it’s a huge promise and inquires if he’s capable of following through.
In the second verse, he says he will pick her up and drive her to work. She’s intrigued by it. He wants her to stop playing hard-to-get and be with her every moment of every day. He says she can determine their terms of their relationship. However, she’s got to compromise every once in a while.
In the chorus, he once again says he’ll do whatever she says. She inquires if he would be scared of commitment or drop her like a piece of used gum on the ground. She wonders if he will take her out for expensive meals all day and well into the evening. She also is curious if he can keep up with her sex drive.
In the bridge, he reassures that he won’t go back on his word. She then asks him to talk some more. In his rap, he says he’ll have intitiative and give her a healthy relationship full of romance and love. He’s not lying to her and wants an answer as soon as possible. He says biology fated for them to be together. Harris laughs and tells him he’s a goof. She tells him she likes him.
In the third chorus, bits of the verses are pieced together. Harris adds some questions. She wonders if he will invite her into his life and make time for her. She would like to go out dancing and have an easygoing love.
In the final section, they both say they are devoted to each other. She tells him she wants to be his girlfriend.
Album: Natural Selection
Year: 1991
Elliot Erickson is charmed by a beautiful woman in the okay “Do Anything.”
Aloof drums and synths open the single, setting a casual tone. In the intro, he says he’s willing to what it takes to get a date with the Niki Harris. Harris challenges him in a come-wither manner to try. She asks him how far he’s going to go. He’s giddy at the sound of the voice and she tells him to continue.
“Do anything (Oh yeah, whatcha gonna do for me, whatcha gonna do for my love/Just can’t/Just can’t get/Just can’t get enough /Talk to me.”
In the first verse, he says that first, he cares about her. Whenever he sits next to her, he lets his leg brush against hers. If she purses her lips together or flicks a piece of lint of her clothes, he’s aroused. But her dirty talk on the telephone is what gets to him the most. He tells her that even if she were to promise to call him, he would stay up by the phone. It could all night, leading to the time he has to wake up for work at 5 a.m. He just likes the sound of her voice.
“Hey I really love you /Love you so so much /Put my leg next to you /To always feel your touch/Every little thing you do/Seems to turn me on/Even when you’re talking nasty to me/Over the telephone/Honey I’ll stay up late for you/And wait for your call/Buzz me up at 5 AM/And I don’t mind at all.”
In the chorus, he says he’ll be able to entertain her with a low-rider car and drive her around in it. She tells him it’s a huge promise and inquires if he’s capable of following through.
“’Cause I’ll do anything for your loving (could you take me for a funky ride)/Yes, I’ll do anything (But with a serious step are you qualified? )/Just can’t /Just can’t get /Just can’t get enough/Talk to me.”
In the second verse, he says he will pick her up and drive her to work. She’s intrigued by it. He wants her to stop playing hard-to-get and be with her every moment of every day. He says she can determine their terms of their relationship. However, she’s got to compromise every once in a while.
“First thing in the morning /I’ll be at your door (you will?)/Why do you want to make it so tough /All day long and /All night strong /Just can’t get enough/Honey if you let me start you up/We can begin/I play your game/Every time/Baby won’t you let me win.”
In the chorus, he once again says he’ll do whatever she says. She inquires if he would be scared of commitment or drop her like a piece of used gum on the ground. She wonders if he will take her out for expensive meals all day and well into the evening. She also is curious if he can keep up with her sex drive.
“’Cause I’ll do anything for your loving (would it break you to make me your girl forever)/Do anything for your loving (or would you send me off like a third class lover)/Do anything for your loving (wine and dine til the break of dawn)/ Do anything for your loving baby (would you turn me on and on and on)/Just can’t/
Just can’t get/Just can’t get enough/Talk to me.”
In the bridge, he reassures that he won’t go back on his word. She then asks him to talk some more. In his rap, he says he’ll have intitiative and give her a healthy relationship full of romance and love. He’s not lying to her and wants an answer as soon as possible. He says biology fated for them to be together. Harris laughs and tells him he’s a goof. She tells him she likes him.
“You got to know /The way I feel /Is for real /It’s everlasting (forever)/Tell me what you need (what’s your rap?)/And I’ll take heed/And lead you in the right direction for affection/See what I’m saying/I aint’ playin’/Stop delayin’ girl/And make me your natural selection /Ha ha ha ha/You’re crazy/I don’t know about you/But I think I like you.”
In the third chorus, bits of the verses are pieced together. Harris adds some questions. She wonders if he will invite her into his life and make time for her. She would like to go out dancing and have an easygoing love.
“Do anything for your lovin’/Do anything for your lovin’, baby (anything)/First thing in the morning/Love you so so much/Do anything for your lovin’/Do anything for your lovin’, baby/Yes, I will/ Could you find the time to make me yours? /Take me out and rock the floors?/GIve me every little bit of your love’s what I said/Make it smooth to the groove/Like sandwich bread.”
In the final section, they both say they are devoted to each other. She tells him she wants to be his girlfriend.
“Well it’s you for me/And me for you/There’s not one thing/I wouldn’t do/Hey I’ll do most anything/You and me were meant to swing/Swing /Do do dodo/Just can’t/Just can’t get (guess what)/Just cant get enough (I want to be your baby)/Just can’t/Just can’t get/Just can’t get enough.”
Erickson has been talking to Harris for a couple months now. They’ve flirted, but she hasn’t answered question for him: would she go out with him. She said she needed time to get to know him better. Erickson tells her every detail of his life and piles on the promises of love, which she is convinced of and finally starts a romance with him.
Erickson’s needy nasal vocals are pasty and feckless. He’s using whatever phrases he can think of to get her. It’s not the least bit genuine. Harris’ bewitching spoken vocals are well-acted and believable. It’s great to see a background singer have an opportunity to show off her talent.
The joshing arrangement slips and slides, falling into a watery mishmash.
The mediocre “Do Anything” stumbles.