What Do I Do Now
Cardiknox Lyrics


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What do I do, do I do, do I do now?
What do I do, do I do, do I do now?

I remember when you said "forever"
But we were just kids in love
You and I, we would try anything for the first time
And you know, boy, yeah, we just couldn't get enough
Was it something that I said that pushed you away?
Or was it something that I did that pointed the way to the door?
I'm calling, I'm calling
Was it something that I said that pushed you away?
Or was it something that I did that pointed the way to the door?
I'm calling, calling

If I could change your mind
We could keep the fire burning
If I could turn back time
We could keep the whole world turning
If I could just stop crying
But you hit me from the blind side
What do I do now?
Oh what do I do now?

I thought we had what dreams were made of
But my honey can't feed your hungry heart
All the leaves are changing colors
But you know, boy, this lonely girl's just falling apart

Was it something that I said that pushed you away?
Or was it something that I did that pointed the way to the door?
I'm calling, calling

If I could change your mind
We could keep the fire burning
If I could turn back time
We could keep the whole world turning
If I could just stop crying
But you hit me from the blind side
What do I do now?

In the dark, I'm turning off my cellphone
I fall apart when our favorite show's on
It broke my heart and now you're gone
But I stand here hoping, eyes wide open
Cause I never ever saw this coming

If I could change your mind
We could keep the fire burning
If I could turn back time
We could keep the whole world turning
If I could just stop crying
But you hit me from the blind side




What do I do now?
Oh what do I do now?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What Do I Do Now" by Cardiknox are about a girl who is trying to come to terms with the fact that her significant other has left her. She cannot seem to understand why he left and is constantly questioning if there is something she can do to fix it. She remembers the good times they shared when they were younger and first fell in love, but now she feels lost without him. The chorus repeats the question, "What do I do now?" showing her confusion and desperation.


The first verse shows her trying to figure out what went wrong. She wonders if it was something she said or did that caused him to leave, and she is desperate for answers. The second verse continues with this feeling of confusion and desperation. She still wonders if it was her fault, but also begins to accept that he may just have fallen out of love with her. The bridge shows her trying to move on and find a way to cope with the pain of his absence. She turns off her phone and tries to distract herself but ultimately cannot stop thinking about him. The final chorus brings the song full circle with the repetition of the question "what do I do now?", showing that even after all of her attempts to cope and understand, she is still lost without him.


Line by Line Meaning

What do I do, do I do, do I do now?
The singer is expressing confusion and uncertainty about what to do in the current situation, likely because of a recent breakup.


I remember when you said 'forever'
The singer is reminiscing about a time when things seemed more certain and optimistic, likely at the beginning of the relationship.


But we were just kids in love
The singer admits that they were young and naive when they fell in love, which may explain the current difficulties in the relationship.


You and I, we would try anything for the first time
The singer is reflecting on the excitement and novelty of being in a new relationship, where everything feels fresh and exciting.


And you know, boy, yeah, we just couldn't get enough
The singer is describing how passionate and intense the relationship was, particularly in its early stages.


Was it something that I said that pushed you away?
The singer is reflecting on possible reasons why the relationship ended, and is considering whether their own actions or words might have contributed to the breakup.


Or was it something that I did that pointed the way to the door?
The singer is questioning whether their own behavior might have been the cause of the breakup, and is wondering whether they could have prevented it somehow.


I'm calling, I'm calling
The singer is expressing a desire to reconnect with their ex and try to repair what's been broken.


If I could change your mind
The singer is expressing a hope that they could convince their ex to come back to them by changing the way they behave or the things they say.


We could keep the fire burning
The singer is using a metaphorical image of a flame to represent the passion and excitement of the relationship; if they can get their ex back, they believe they can reignite that flame and keep it burning strong.


If I could turn back time
The singer is expressing regret that they didn't do more to hold onto the relationship, and is expressing a desire to go back in time and fix things.


We could keep the whole world turning
The singer is using another metaphorical image to represent the significance and importance of their relationship; if they can get back together, they believe it will have a positive ripple effect on their lives and the world around them.


If I could just stop crying
The singer is expressing deep sadness and heartbreak over the loss of the relationship, and wishes they could stop feeling so low.


But you hit me from the blind side
The singer is describing a sense of shock and surprise at the breakup, suggesting that they didn't see it coming and perhaps weren't prepared for it.


What do I do now?
The singer is reiterating their confusion and uncertainty about how to move forward after the breakup; they feel lost and don't know what steps to take next.


I thought we had what dreams were made of
The singer is expressing surprise and disappointment that the once-perfect-seeming relationship has ended; they believed they had something truly special that would last forever.


But my honey can't feed your hungry heart
The singer is acknowledging that despite their deep love and affection, they were ultimately unable to fulfill their partner's emotional needs, which may have contributed to the breakup.


All the leaves are changing colors
The singer is using seasonal imagery to suggest the passage of time and the idea that things inevitably change and grow apart, even if they were once beautiful and vibrant.


But you know, boy, this lonely girl's just falling apart
The singer is expressing loneliness and sadness, and suggesting that their ex's absence has left a painful void in their life.


In the dark, I'm turning off my cellphone
The singer is describing their feelings of isolation and disconnection from the world around them, and may be suggesting a desire to withdraw from social media or communication with others.


I fall apart when our favorite show's on
The singer is using a specific example to demonstrate how even small things can trigger intense feelings of sadness and loneliness, suggesting that they are highly emotional in the wake of the breakup.


It broke my heart and now you're gone
The singer is describing the pain and sadness of having lost their partner, and is likely still struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship.


But I stand here hoping, eyes wide open
Despite their sadness and confusion, the singer is expressing a sense of optimism and hope that things will get better, and is trying to stay alert and aware of any opportunities for healing or growth.


Cause I never ever saw this coming
The singer is reiterating their sense of shock and disbelief that the relationship has ended, suggesting that they may be struggling to understand why things fell apart.




Writer(s): Elana Angle, Thomas Dutton, John Shanks

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Demetri Henderson

She has such an amazing voice.

Stanley Chan

I love your song, you should be at billboards top 100

laurenjessicaTV

My favorite off of Portrait! Should be the next single!!! Great job on the album guys!

Matias

Still ur fave?

Danny Nguyen

such a song to present what i feel now! 😔

Fernando Nascimento Feehr

Adoro essa musica!
The best music!
I love it

John Pang

I love this song and Wild Child, can't get them out of my head

Damfino MR2

this is unbelievable. cardiknox will have blown up by mid 2017

jan ⃠

well…

刘广余

Love the sound

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