In 1973 they had already recorded the album Full Moon and in 1978 they would team up once more for Natural Act.
What'cha Gonna Do
Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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When you're alone and you fall down and I'm not around whatcha gonna do
And when you reach out for me and find that I ain't there
And nobody cares whatcha gonna do
Just think of the lonely road ahead it goes bad whatcha gonna do
Think about all we've almost had make it sad whatcha gonna do
How will you make it through the night when you're all alone
You'll remember me and all those good times that we've known
[ trumpet ]
How will you make it through the night...
Who will you lean on whatcha gonna do
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do
The lyrics to "What'cha Gonna Do" express the feelings of uncertainty and fear that come with the end of a relationship. The singer is questioning their partner on what they will do now that they are free and alone. The repeated line "whatcha gonna do" emphasizes the singer's anxiety about their partner's ability to handle the situation without them. They point out that the road ahead will be lonely and that they will not be there to provide comfort and support. The verse "think about all we've almost had, make it sad" highlights the sadness and regret that comes with the ending of a relationship. The song ends with the singer asking their partner who they will lean on, once again emphasizing the potential loneliness and difficulty that may come with their freedom.
Overall, the lyrics to "What'cha Gonna Do" paint a picture of the uncertainty and fear that come with the ending of a relationship. The repeated question and emphasis on the potential loneliness highlight the singer's anxiety about their partner's ability to handle the situation without them.
Line by Line Meaning
You never known anyone else but me and now you're free whatcha gonna do
You've only been with me and now that you're free, what are you going to do with your newfound freedom?
When you're alone and you fall down and I'm not around whatcha gonna do
When you're alone and face challenges without me, how will you cope?
And when you reach out for me and find that I ain't there
If you try to connect with me and I'm not available, what will you do?
And nobody cares whatcha gonna do
If no one seems to care about your struggles, how will you handle it?
Just think of the lonely road ahead it goes bad whatcha gonna do
Consider the difficult and lonely journey ahead of you and how you'll handle it when things go wrong.
Think about all we've almost had make it sad whatcha gonna do
Reflect on the missed opportunities in our relationship and how that makes you feel.
How will you make it through the night when you're all alone
When you're alone at night, how will you manage to make it through?
You'll remember me and all those good times that we've known
In those lonely moments, you'll think of me and the happy memories we shared.
Who will you lean on whatcha gonna do
When you need someone to rely on, who will you turn to?
[ trumpet ]
Instrumental break
How will you make it through the night...
Reiteration of the question of how you'll cope in lonely moments.
Who will you lean on whatcha gonna do
Reiteration of the question of who you'll rely on.
Whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do whatcha gonna do
Repeated questioning of what you'll do in these challenging situations.
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.