What Can I Do
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It's been so long since we've talked
And I have been here many times
I just don't know what I'm doing wrong
What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
There's only so much I can take
And I just got to let it go
And who knows I might feel better
If I don't try and I don't hope
What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there
No more waiting, no more aching
No more fighting, no more trying
Maybe there's nothing more to say
And in a funny way I'm calm
Because the power is not mine
I'm just gonna let it fly
What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there
Love me
The Corrs' song "What Can I Do" is a plaintive and heartfelt plea for love, care, and understanding. The opening lines of the song reveal the singer's sense of desperation and frustration in a relationship that has lost its spark. The lyrics reveal that the singer has been trying to reach out to their partner, but they have not been successful in getting through to them. The repeated refrain of "What can I do to make you love me, what can I do to make you care" is an expression of the singer's desire to reconnect with their partner and to find some way to make things work.
The song is a powerful and emotional statement about the complexities of human relationships and the challenges we face in trying to maintain them. The singer's vulnerability and openness are evident throughout, as they expose their doubts, fears, and hopes in the hope of reaching their partner. The song ultimately comes down to a sense of acceptance and letting go, as the singer realizes that they cannot force their partner to love them and that the power lies beyond their control.
Overall, "What Can I Do" is a beautiful and moving song that speaks to the universal experience of love, heartbreak, and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't slept at all in days
I have been struggling with sleep deprivation for days now
It's been so long since we've talked
It's been a considerable amount of time since we last communicated
And I have been here many times
I have found myself in this situation repeatedly
I just don't know what I'm doing wrong
I'm uncertain of the mistake(s) I'm making to cause this situation
What can I do to make you love me
What actions can I take to earn your love and affection?
What can I do to make you care
What steps can I take to show you that I am deserving of your concern?
What can I say to make you feel this
What words can I use to evoke these feelings in you?
What can I do to get you there
What can I do to achieve your acceptance and approval?
There's only so much I can take
I have reached my limit and cannot tolerate this situation any further
And I just got to let it go
I must release my grip and move on from this situation
And who knows I might feel better
Perhaps I will experience an improvement in my emotional state
If I don't try and I don't hope
By abstaining from further effort and optimism, I may experience a sense of relief
No more waiting, no more aching
I am no longer willing to endure the anxiety and discomfort of waiting and yearning
No more fighting, no more trying
I am relinquishing my need to struggle and strive for your love and attention
Maybe there's nothing more to say
Perhaps there are no more words to express my feelings and desires
And in a funny way I'm calm
Ironically, I find myself at peace amidst these turbulent emotions
Because the power is not mine
I acknowledge that I have no control over your feelings or actions
I'm just gonna let it fly
I will simply allow this situation to unfold and accept whatever outcome comes my way
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA JANE CORR, CAROLINE CORR, JAMES CORR, SHARON CORR
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