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Do It Like That by Tomorrow X Together and the Jonas Brothers

  Oh, my God, don't know how you do it like that.” With this iconic line, Korean pop group Tomorrow X Together and American trio the Jonas Brothers collaborated on an epic summer single. Looking at everything from the tune to the lyrics to the music video, dance, and fandom impact, here’s everything you need to know about the collaboration. 
The Western influence is obvious in the all-English song, which has a tune that sounds classic and almost nostalgic to past summers of holding up peace fingers and taking selfies at the beach. At the same time, however, the song is fresh and exciting. This seems like a contradiction, but it’s true nonetheless. The sound overarching these details and nuances is smooth and interesting. Lyrically, ‘Do It Like That’ describes someone who is so amazing that they always blow the singers’ minds. It’s a pretty simple concept. The song’s creativity comes from specific imagery in the lyrics rather than the overall subject matter. For example, the lines, “You came with that jet pack. Now we flyin',”and, “You sendin' signals and them waves go far. Got people dancin' up on top of their cars,” catch listeners attention even though they aren’t related to any incredibly deep backstory. Though not particularly exciting or meaningful, the song is carefree and fun, perfect for summer.
Strong Western influence also shows up in the music videos, which has a white backdrop and no props besides instruments. The Jonas Brothers and Tomorrow X Together are shown singing and dancing around, generally having lots of fun. It all comes off a bit awkward, and the stylist would have done well to avoid putting anyone in white clothes over a white background. Still, the video is consistent with the song’s simple, carefree theme. It even features the members of Tomorrow X Together doing a simple Tik-Tok style dance for the chorus of the song, which differs greatly from their usual intricate choreographies. 
Part of what makes the collaboration work so well is that both the K-pop performers and the Western trio share the same chaotic energy, meshing well together. It isn’t just the two bands getting along, either. Ever since the song was announced, fans of both groups have been making friends and asking for song recommendations, more than willing to support the other party. ‘Do It Like That’ is a song that’s bringing people together in more ways than one.
With a catchy beat, light lyrics, a fun music video, and two amazing groups of musicians coming together to make it happen, ‘Do It Like That’ is definitely a song to dance to this summer.

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