What to Do
Lil Chris Feat. Amigo Chewy & Bob Lyrics
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Run to the top of the stairs and yell, "Forgive me?"
For you, I throw myself away, yeah
Through the windowpane
I know your kind, little figurine
You want some whiskey and a tambourine
To fill my solace with insanity
What do you want me to do?
What do you want me to do?
What do you want me to do?
Try to rein you in as you make a situation?
And you, you always find a way to pin all the blame on me
I hope your weekend in the wilderness
You got your peace, love and happiness
But now you're home and I'm a total mess
What do you want me to do?
(What do you want me to do?)
What do you want me to do?
I'm stranded in a forest of barely formed intentions
And you, you left me here waiting for way too many years
When you land in eternity
I hope you save a little place for me
A tiny window so that I can see out
What do you want me to do?
What do you want me to do?
What do you want me to do? (Oh, oh)
What do you want me to do? (Oh, oh)
What do you want me to do?
In these lyrics, Lil Chris, Amigo Chewy, and Bob are expressing their confusion and frustration in a relationship. The main theme revolves around the singer's uncertainty about how to please their partner, who seems to constantly shift blame onto them.
The lyrics start with the singer questioning what exactly their partner wants them to do. They mention running to the top of the stairs and pleading for forgiveness, indicating a desire to make things right. However, they feel like they are giving up a part of themselves and throwing themselves away, as symbolized by the reference to throwing oneself through a windowpane.
The next verse suggests that the partner is demanding and manipulative. The singer compares them to a little figurine, perhaps implying that they are delicate and easily broken. The partner wants the singer to provide whiskey and a tambourine, which could represent their craving for excitement and distraction. The singer feels that by trying to meet these demands, they are compromising their own well-being and reaching a point of insanity.
Throughout the song, the singer is constantly asking the partner what they want them to do. They recognize that their partner always finds a way to shift the blame onto them, even when they try to rein in the situation. The mention of a weekend in the wilderness implies that the partner sought solace and happiness elsewhere, leaving the singer feeling like a mess upon their return.
The lyrics close with a plea for the partner to save a place for the singer in eternity. Despite the frustration and confusion, the singer still holds onto a glimmer of hope, requesting a tiny window to see out, suggesting a desire for transparency and understanding.
Overall, these lyrics represent the struggle of trying to please someone who constantly changes their expectations, shifts blame, and leaves the singer feeling lost and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you want me to do?
Tell me what actions or choices you expect from me.
Run to the top of the stairs and yell, "Forgive me?"
Display a public act of remorse, possibly seeking forgiveness.
For you, I throw myself away, yeah
I sacrifice myself or my own well-being for your sake.
Through the windowpane
Symbolically escaping from a difficult or confining situation.
I know your kind, little figurine
I understand the type of person you are, small and insignificant.
You want some whiskey and a tambourine
You desire indulgence and distraction.
To fill my solace with insanity
To replace my comfort or peace with madness.
Try to rein you in as you make a situation?
Attempt to control or manage you while you create a problem.
And you, you always find a way to pin all the blame on me
You consistently shift responsibility onto me, unfairly.
I hope your weekend in the wilderness
I wish that your time alone in nature was meaningful to you.
You got your peace, love and happiness
You found contentment, affection, and joy.
But now you're home and I'm a total mess
However, now that you're back, I feel completely disordered.
(What do you want me to do?)
(Tell me what actions or choices you expect from me.)
I'm stranded in a forest of barely formed intentions
I'm trapped in a confusing situation with unclear goals.
And you, you left me here waiting for way too many years
You abandoned me here, waiting for an excessively long time.
When you land in eternity
When you reach the afterlife or a timeless state.
I hope you save a little place for me
I hope you reserve a small spot for me.
A tiny window so that I can see out
A small opening to allow me to observe what lies beyond.
What do you want me to do? (Oh, oh)
Tell me what actions or choices you expect from me.
What do you want me to do? (Oh, oh)
Tell me what actions or choices you expect from me.
What do you want me to do?
Tell me what actions or choices you expect from me.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: Robert Mould
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