What to Do
Matt Monro Lyrics
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Now that I seem to be losing you
What to do with my life when we're out of touch
And my heart will want you too much
Where to go, how to know, what to say
If they ask why our love went astray
Should I run away and hide? That wouldn't be so smart
How to smile, now that I'll miss you so
Why the love that I feel seems to grow
Maybe I ought to try asking you
What to say, where to go, what to do
Maybe I ought to try asking you
What to say, where to go, what to do
The lyrics of the song "What To Do" by Matt Monro talk about what to do when someone realizes that they are losing the person they love. The song speaks about how the person feels when they are out of touch with someone whom they hold a deep affection for. The heart will always yearn for them, and the person feels confused as to what to do when everything around them reminds them of their loved one. The lyrics suggest that the person doesn't know how to behave, what to say or where to go, with the fear of being asked why their love went astray.
The song highlights the dilemma of the person who is torn between moving on and going back to the one they love. The lyrics talk about how the person is tempted to run away and hide, but they know they cannot hide from their heart. They are stuck in the moment, unsure of what to do or what their next step should be to save their love. The song asks whether asking the person they love would be the best way to resolve this confusing situation, and maybe they can be the ones who guide them in the right direction.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "What To Do" are full of emotions, confusion, and conflict. The song beautifully portrays the dilemma of someone who has lost the person they love and is unsure about what to do next. The lyrics suggest that sometimes the best way of finding a way out of such a situation is to seek help or guidance from the person we love.
Line by Line Meaning
What to do, what to do, what to do
I am in a state of confusion and do not know what actions to take
Now that I seem to be losing you
I feel as though I am losing you and do not know how to stop this from happening
What to do with my life when we're out of touch
I am uncertain of how to proceed with my life when we are not in contact
And my heart will want you too much
My heart will ache for you too much to handle
Where to go, how to know, what to say
I do not know where to go or what to say in this situation
If they ask why our love went astray
If someone were to ask why our love failed
Should I run away and hide? That wouldn't be so smart
Running away and hiding is not a wise decision
When I know I can't hide from my heart
I know that I cannot ignore my feelings for you
How to smile, now that I'll miss you so
I do not know how to pretend to be happy when I will miss you so much
Why the love that I feel seems to grow
I do not understand why my love for you continues to grow
Maybe I ought to try asking you
Perhaps the best course of action would be to ask you
What to say, where to go, what to do
What should I say, where should I go, and what should I do in this situation?
Maybe I ought to try asking you
Perhaps the best course of action would be to ask you
What to say, where to go, what to do
What should I say, where should I go, and what should I do in this situation?
Contributed by Kylie J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
phyllisdugas
There are a lot of great artists out there, but overall there is non-better then Matt Monro, he is the only vocalist I will listen to everyday, usually several times a day. Thanks for posting, "What To Do;" it's awesome.
chris hagemann
This is my very favorite Matt Monro song. He sounds so truly sad. Always makes me cry. You just want to hug him.
TerryComo2010
Still singing all these years, as a vocalist (in my 70's) I sing this song as often as I can, emulating as close to my idol, without imitating the marvelous Matt Monro, as possible.
LAV412
Absolutely beautiful!! I just found Matt Monro, and I will not forget him! What a wonderful singer he was!
Intestinal Worm
Absolutely perfect diction melded with wondrous melodic expression - masterful!
Edith Liggayu Maniago
I love Matt Monro's golden voice and I love his songs
Miniong Mina
Mr. Monro was a very humble person. No airs. I admire him. He's my idol.
BILL BENNETT
His songs and style will last forever!
Lucie Gray
I sincerely hope so. A rare talent.
Judith Nathanson
There are no words that can aptly describe Matt Monro. He was simply the best there ever was or ever will be. God bless him and the lucky angels that he is probably singing for in Heaven.