What Can I Do
Heartshine Lyrics


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I never knew what I could do to stop
You from leaving, waiting out the clock
I never knew, what I could do
Without you by my side
Coz everything is broken in my mind

What can I do?
When all you wanna do is run away
To someone new
My love just fades to grey

Time is slipping out, gotta find another way
How can I help when you going astray
Oh can't you see that we're both so far from here (yeah eah eah eah)

Cut me out when I was feeling down
Don't you know that we're about to drown
Never learnt how to feel like this
All I want is someone to miss

I know you're blue,
I feel it too,
So wait

What can I do?
When all you wanna do is run away
To someone new
Dark clouds line the day

Oh I'm a fool!
Coz I all I wanna do is be with you
To start anew
But I know it'll never be true

Fire so hot, addicted to the flame,
Sometimes I think I'm in love with the pain
Always thinking, always breaking
Always seeking, but never believing

I'm kinda going crazy
And I think my mind is hazy
I know I'm really lonely
And I'm always feeling empty

But I'll never wanna go and I'll stay in this place
I'll wait for the day, when we both run away

What do I do?
All I want, is to run away
Oh I'm a fool, I'm a fool!
Coz I all I wanna do is be with you




To start anew
My love just fades away, never to stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heartshine's song "What Can I Do" convey a sense of desperation and longing for a lost love. The singer expresses their confusion and helplessness in trying to prevent the person they love from leaving. They acknowledge that everything feels broken without them and that they don't know how to function without their presence. The chorus reflects the singer's frustration and sadness as they question what they can do when the other person only wants to run away to someone new. The love they once had is portrayed as fading to grey, losing its vibrancy and intensity.


The second verse highlights the singer's struggle to cope with the situation. They feel cut out and abandoned when they were already feeling down, suggesting that the other person didn't support them during their difficult times. The feeling of drowning metaphorically represents the emotional turmoil and lack of control they are experiencing. Despite understanding that both of them are far from where they want to be, the singer pleads for the other person to see their pain and the potential to improve their situation.


The bridge delves into the conflicted emotions and mindset of the singer. They admit to being addicted to the pain of loving the other person, even though it may not be healthy. They are constantly thinking, breaking, and seeking, but unable to truly believe that they can find happiness without the other person. The lyrics reflect a certain level of vulnerability and confusion, as the singer acknowledges their own sanity slipping and feeling empty.


In the final verse, the singer reveals their willingness to stay in this place of longing and loneliness, hoping for a day when both of them will run away together. The repetition of "What do I do?" highlights their desperation to find a solution. Ultimately, they recognize that they are a fool for wanting to be with the person who has moved on, understanding that their love will never be reciprocated and that it will fade away.


Line by Line Meaning

I never knew what I could do to stop
I lacked knowledge of how to prevent you from leaving


You from leaving, waiting out the clock
You from leaving, waiting for time to pass


I never knew, what I could do
I was unaware of any action I could take


Without you by my side
Without your presence beside me


Coz everything is broken in my mind
Because everything is shattered in my thoughts


What can I do?
What actions am I able to take?


When all you wanna do is run away
When your only desire is to escape


To someone new
Towards another person


My love just fades to grey
My affection simply loses its intensity


Time is slipping out, gotta find another way
Time is running out, I must discover an alternative method


How can I help when you going astray
How am I able to assist when you are straying from the right path


Oh can't you see that we're both so far from here (yeah eah eah eah)
Oh, can't you perceive that we are both distant from this place


Cut me out when I was feeling down
Exclude me when I was feeling depressed


Don't you know that we're about to drown
Aren't you aware that we are on the verge of sinking


Never learnt how to feel like this
I never acquired the knowledge of experiencing these emotions


All I want is someone to miss
My only desire is for someone to long for


I know you're blue
I am aware that you are sad


I feel it too
I also experience the same emotions


So wait
Therefore, wait


What can I do?
What actions am I able to take?


When all you wanna do is run away
When your only desire is to escape


To someone new
Towards another person


Dark clouds line the day
Negative circumstances surround us


Oh I'm a fool!
Oh, I am foolish!


Coz I all I wanna do is be with you
Because all I desire is to be with you


To start anew
To begin again


But I know it'll never be true
However, I am aware that it will never be a reality


Fire so hot, addicted to the flame
Intense passion that I am addicted to


Sometimes I think I'm in love with the pain
At times, I believe that I am in love with the suffering


Always thinking, always breaking
Constantly pondering, constantly shattering


Always seeking, but never believing
Constantly searching, yet never having faith


I'm kinda going crazy
I am somewhat losing my sanity


And I think my mind is hazy
And I believe that my mind is unclear


I know I'm really lonely
I am aware that I am truly alone


And I'm always feeling empty
And I am constantly experiencing emptiness


But I'll never wanna go and I'll stay in this place
But I will never desire to leave and I will remain in this situation


I'll wait for the day, when we both run away
I will patiently wait for the day when we both escape


What do I do?
What actions should I take?


All I want, is to run away
My only desire is to escape


Oh I'm a fool, I'm a fool!
Oh, I am foolish, I am foolish!


Coz I all I wanna do is be with you
Because all I desire is to be with you


To start anew
To begin again


My love just fades away, never to stay
My affection simply diminishes, never to remain




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tiger@HeartShine

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Zight

Nice track. Keep it up!! 💪💪

HeartShine

Thank you for your support🥰🥰

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