Laswell also heads up the production company 20 Inch Records. His recent production credits include albums by artists such as Molly Jenson, The Derren Raser Band, and Dustin Shey.
Do What I Can
Greg Laswell Lyrics
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I'm just in a flurry now
But the wind is picking up now
And the new newspapers all over town
And I say what's on my mind
From here on out
And I am fine
Okay yeah
Sure Jim is a friend of mine
But he is running out of time
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can for you here
Dad whatever you have
I'm sure it's living in me
Cause I'm convinced
That all of this has been the best for me
And I say what's on my mind
Most of the time
And I am fine
Okay yeah
I could barely walk a mile
But I am running now
Running now
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can
I know you've thought
About everything you could have done
I know your home
Is on fire with the things you've done wrong
Cause I live there too
Yeah I live there too
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll do what I can
In "Do What I Can," Greg Laswell sings about doing whatever he can for someone he cares about. He tells the person not to worry, even though he seems to be in a bit of a panic, with the wind picking up and newspapers scattered all over town. He admits that Jim, a friend of his, is running out of time, but says he'll do what he can for the person he's speaking to. He also talks about his own life and how he's convinced that everything that's happened has been for the best. He says that he speaks his mind most of the time and that he's fine, even though he used to have trouble walking and now he's running.
The second half of the song changes tone slightly, as Laswell addresses a family member (presumably his father) who is struggling with feelings of regret and guilt. He tells the person that he understands how they feel, because he's been there too. But he reassures them that he'll do what he can to help, repeating the refrain "I'll do what I can for you here" several times.
Overall, "Do What I Can" is a song about being there for the people you care about, even when life is turbulent and difficult. Laswell seems to be saying that he's learned to face his own struggles and has come out stronger on the other side, so he's confident he can help others do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh lady don't you worry
Don't worry, lady
I'm just in a flurry now
I'm a bit flustered right now
But the wind is picking up now
It's getting windy now
And the new newspapers all over town
Newspapers are blowing around town
And I say what's on my mind
I speak my mind
From here on out
From now on
And I am fine
I'm okay
Okay yeah
Yes, okay
Sure Jim is a friend of mine
Jim is my friend
But he is running out of time
He doesn't have much time left
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll help you as much as I can
Dad whatever you have
Dad, I don't know what you have
I'm sure it's living in me
But I'm sure I have it too
Cause I'm convinced
I believe strongly
That all of this has been the best for me
That everything that's happened to me has been good for me
Most of the time
Generally
Okay yeah
Yes, okay
I could barely walk a mile
I used to not be very physically fit
But I am running now
But now I'm able to run
Running now
Running now
I know you've thought
I know you've had thoughts
About everything you could have done
About things you might have done differently
I know your home
I know you feel like your life
Is on fire with the things you've done wrong
Is messed up with mistakes you've made
Cause I live there too
Because I've been there too
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll help you as much as I can
I'll do what I can
I'll do what I can
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll help you as much as I can
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll help you as much as I can
I'll do what I can for you here
I'll help you as much as I can
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Written by: LASWELL
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