The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets

"Takin' It to the Streets" is a classic song by The Doobie Brothers, released as a single in 1976. It's the title track from their album of the same name. The song marked a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more of a soul and R&B influence compared to their earlier rock and roll style. It features Michael McDonald on lead vocals, who had joined the band around that time and became a key contributor to their sound.

The track is known for its catchy rhythm, smooth vocals, and uplifting message. Its lyrics talk about taking action, being bold, and pushing forward in life—ideal for a road trip or any time you need a boost of energy.

The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets Lyrics

You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell

You, telling me the things
You're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like
What I think I see

(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it to the streets
(Takin' it to the streets)
No more need for running
(Takin' it to the streets)
Oh, na, na

Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair

Oh, you, telling me the things
You're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like
What I think I see

(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it to the streets
(Takin' it to the streets)
No more need for running
(Takin' it to the streets)
Oh yeah
(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it, takin' it
(Takin' it to the streets)
No more need for hiding
(Takin' it to the streets)
Oh yeah
(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it to the streets
(Takin' it to the)

Oh, you, telling me the things
You're gonna do for me, yeah, yeah
I ain't blind and I don't like
What I think I see

(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it to the streets
(Takin' it to the streets)
No more need for running
(Takin' it to the streets)
Oh yeah
(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it to the streets
(Takin' it to the streets)
We'll discuss it further
(Takin' it to the streets)
Oh, na
(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it, takin' it
(Takin' it to the streets)
Yeah, yeah
(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it to the streets
(Takin' it to the streets)
No more need for running
(Takin' it to the streets)
No more need for hiding
(Takin' it to the streets)
Hey, yeah
(Takin' it to the streets)
No, na
(Takin' it to the streets)
Yeah, yeah
(Takin' it to the streets)
Takin' it, takin' it
(Takin' it to the streets)