After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released their pop rock debut album, Don't Forget (2008), which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Its follow-up, Here We Go Again (2009), debuted at number one in the U.S., while its title track reached number 15 on the Hot 100. Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011), experimented with pop and R&B and spawned the U.S. platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". They released her eponymous fourth album in 2013, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and contained the top-ten international hit "Heart Attack". Lovato's fifth and sixth albums, Confident (2015) and Tell Me You Love Me (2017), infused soul and mature themes; they earned a Grammy Award nomination for Confident, while "Sorry Not Sorry", the lead single from Tell Me You Love Me, became her highest-charting single in the U.S., reaching number six. After a hiatus, Lovato released their seventh album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (2021), which reached number two on the Billboard 200.
On television, Lovato has starred as the titular character on the sitcom Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011), served as a judge on the music competition series The X Factor USA for its second and third seasons, and appeared as a recurring character on the musical comedy Glee (2013–2014) and the sitcom Will & Grace (2020). They also starred in the television drama film Princess Protection Program (2009), the animated comedy film Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), and the musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States[6] and has also received numerous accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award, 14 Teen Choice Awards, five People's Choice Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, a Guinness World Record, and was included on the Time 100 annual list in 2017. An activist for several social causes, Lovato's struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse have received considerable media attention, in response to which they published the self-help memoir Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013) and released the documentaries Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017) and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021). In 2021, Lovato had come out as nonbionary.
What to Do
Demi Lovato Lyrics
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I already know,
I can see it in your eyes when you's tellin' the truth
'Cause it's been a long time comin'
So where you runnin' to?
Tell me what to do, oohh, about you
You've got your way of speaking
You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
You got the world before you
If I could only show you
That you don't know what to do
Tell me what to do, ooh, about you
Somethin' on your mind,
Baby all of the time, you can ming on a room
This day has been a long time comin'
I say it's nothing new
So tell me what to do, ooh, about you
You've got your way of speaking
Even the air you're breathin'
You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
You got the world before you
If I could only show you
That you don't know what to do
You think about it
Can you ever change, finish what you've started
Make me wanna stay, tied up conversation
Show me something real, find out what your part is
Play it how you feel
Tell me what to do, ooh, about you
Is there any way, anything I can say, won't break us in two
'Cause it's been a long time comin'
I can't stop lovin' you, yeah
Tell me what to do, ooh, about you
You've got your way of speaking
Even the air you're breathin'
You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
You got the world before you
If I could only show you
That you don't know what to do
(You've got your way of speaking)
(Even the air you're breathin')
You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
(You got the world before you) World before you
(If I could only show you) Show you
That you don't know what to do
The lyrics to Demi Lovato's song "What to Do" are about a person struggling to understand their partner and how to help them. The singer of the song is concerned with the emotions of the other person, and notices that they are experiencing constant turmoil. They ask their partner what they can do to help, suggesting that they already know that something is wrong.
The song explores the confusion that people can experience when trying to figure out how to help someone they love who is struggling with inner demons. The singer of the song is empathetic and caring, but unsure of what to say or do to help. They try to express their concern, but ultimately acknowledge that they are at a loss.
The chorus in the song repeats the phrase "you don't know what to do," emphasizing the helplessness and confusion that this person is feeling. Lovato's vocals in the song express the pain and emotion that can arise when someone is struggling with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what to do, ooh, about you
I need guidance on how to handle my feelings for you.
I already know,
I am aware of your behavior and attitude.
I can see it in your eyes when you's tellin' the truth
Your eyes reveal the truth about you.
'Cause it's been a long time comin'
This is a situation that has been ongoing for a while.
So where you runnin' to?
Why are you avoiding or neglecting the issue?
You've got your way of speaking
You have a unique way of expressing yourself.
Even the air you're breathin'
Even your breathing indicates your personality.
You could be anything
You have the potential to be anything you want to be.
But you don't know what to believe in
You lack belief or trust in something.
You got the world before you
You have countless opportunities and options before you.
If I could only show you
If only I could display to you.
That you don't know what to do
You do not have a clear direction or purpose.
Somethin' on your mind,
You have something that troubles you.
Baby all of the time, you can ming on a room
It's obvious that you continuously seek attention.
This day has been a long time comin'
I've noticed this trend or behavior from you for a while now.
I say it's nothing new
I'm not surprised by your actions or thoughts.
You think about it
Ponder or reflect on it.
Can you ever change, finish what you've started
Can you complete what you have commenced and change for the better?
Make me wanna stay, tied up conversation
Engage me in a meaningful or captivating conversation.
Show me something real, find out what your part is
Demonstrate something genuine or authentic and recognize what role you play.
Play it how you feel
Act based on your emotions or instincts.
Is there any way, anything I can say, won't break us in two
Is there a way for us to remain together? Is there a way for me to express myself without harming our relationship?
I can't stop lovin' you, yeah
Despite everything, my feelings towards you have not changed.
World before you
You have numerous opportunities and paths ahead of you.
Show you
Illustrate or display it to you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ARISTEIDIS ARCHONTIS, JEANNIE LURIE, JEANNIE RENEE LURIE, CHEN NEEMAN
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