In 2022 she started to record her own songs, her first single Tattoos was released on June 3, 2022. Her first EP Everything To Everyone was released on November 11, 2022. In February 2023, Everything To Everyone (Deluxe) was resealed, featuring two new songs.
On November 14, 2022, Rapp announced her first tour, Everything to Everyone: The First Shows, the sold-out US tour ran from December 6–18, 2022. On January 19, 2023, she performed a three time venue upgraded sold-out show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Her debut studio album Snow Angel was released on August 18, 2023. On June 16, 2023, Rapp announced an international Snow Hard Feelings Tour, supported by Alexander 23 and Towa Bird. On November 17, 2023, Snow Angel (Deluxe) was released, featuring four new songs, including Tummy Hurts (feat. Coco Jones) - Remix. The official video for the remix was released on November 17, 2023.
On January 12, 2024, Mean Girls (Music From The Motion Picture) was released, including Regina George's solo songs Meet the Plastics, Someone Gets Hurt and World Burn. Rapp joined Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin to write a new musical number for Cady, titled What Ifs, to replace It Roars, the introductory song for the character in the stage version. Rapp also co-wrote Not My Fault (with Megan Thee Stallion), which served as a promotional single and credit song in the film.
What Can I Do
Reneé Rapp Lyrics
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I wonder if he notices the things that I can
You don't even get it, no, you don't understand
I want you, but I know I'm only one of your friends
I know all about you, all your favorite things
I listen to your stories, all of your wildest dreams
And you go on for hours, say he's not what you need
I'd give you everything (mm)
So what can I do? Ooh, ooh oh
So you feel it too? Ooh, ooh oh
'Cause I just wanna say it but I'm scared if I do
You weren't looking at me the way I look at you
What can I do? Ooh, ooh oh
So you feel it too? Ooh, ooh oh
I'd rather keep on lying than to tell you the truth
So, I'll be here forever wondering what can I, what can I do?
I'm sorry but I'm picturing you kissing my neck
You coming over late at night to be in my bed
'Cause I swear that you feel it, but then I second guess
I don't know if you see us how I do in my head
I'd give you everything (mm)
So what can I do? (What can I do?) Ooh, ooh oh
So you feel it too? (You feel it too?) Ooh, ooh oh
'Cause I just wanna say it but I'm scared if I do
You weren't looking at me the way I look at you
What can I do? (What can I do?) Ooh, ooh oh
So you feel it too? (You feel it too?) Ooh, ooh oh
I'd rather keep on lying than to tell you the truth
So I'll be here forever wondering what can I, what can I do?
What can I do?
You feel it too?
What can I say?
Are, are you?
Are, are you?
The lyrics of Reneé Rapp's "What Can I Do" describe the emotional conflict felt by someone who is enamored with a person who is already in a relationship. The singer of the song is holding hands with their love interest, who is seemingly unaware of the singer's desires. The singer is conscious that there is no potential for a real relationship, as the love interest considers the singer to be only a friend. The singer wants to be honest about their feelings but is terrified of the consequences of confessing.
The lyrics are poignant and introspective, capturing the emotional complexity of unrequited love. The singer is attuned to the love interest's preferences, enjoys listening to their stories, and desires to give them everything they want in a relationship. Despite appearing to share a deep connection, the singer and love interest are separated by a romantic boundary, leaving the singer wondering what they can do to break through.
Overall, "What Can I Do" is a heart-wrenching song about the pain of unrequited love, the fear of confessing one's deepest emotions, and the internal turmoil that results from such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your boyfriend's in the bathroom and I'm holding your hand
I am holding your hand while your boyfriend is away.
I wonder if he notices the things that I can
I question if your boyfriend notices my affection for you.
You don't even get it, no, you don't understand
You are unaware of my feelings towards you.
I want you, but I know I'm only one of your friends
I desire to be with you, but recognize that I am just one of your friends.
I know all about you, all your favorite things
I am familiar with all the things you enjoy.
I listen to your stories, all of your wildest dreams
I listen to your tales and aspirations.
And you go on for hours, say he's not what you need
You speak for several hours about how your boyfriend is not right for you.
You know you're too good for him but if it were me
You acknowledge that you are too good for your boyfriend, but express no desire for me.
I'd give you everything (mm)
I would provide you with everything you need.
So what can I do? Ooh, ooh oh
What actions can I take to be with you?
So you feel it too? Ooh, ooh oh
Do you feel the same way about me?
'Cause I just wanna say it but I'm scared if I do
I want to express my feelings, but I am afraid.
You weren't looking at me the way I look at you
You do not gaze at me with the same affection that I look at you.
I'd rather keep on lying than to tell you the truth
I would rather not admit my emotional truth to you.
So, I'll be here forever wondering what can I, what can I do?
I will continue to ponder what actions I can take to be with you.
I'm sorry but I'm picturing you kissing my neck
I apologize, but imagine you romantically kissing me.
You coming over late at night to be in my bed
I envision you visiting me at night to be intimate with me.
'Cause I swear that you feel it, but then I second guess
I believe that you have romantic feelings for me, but then begin to doubt it.
I don't know if you see us how I do in my head
I doubt whether you imagine us together as often as I do.
What can I do? (What can I do?) Ooh, ooh oh
What can I do to be with you?
So you feel it too? (You feel it too?) Ooh, ooh oh
Do you also have romantic feelings for me?
I'd rather keep on lying than to tell you the truth
I prefer to keep my true feelings hidden from you.
What can I say?
What words can I express to make you have feelings for me?
Are, are you?
Do you love me?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Blake Slatkin, Connor McDonough, Renee J. Rapp, Riley McDonough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ohblobby
i hope this gets a music video
@benitaakov3031
I hope all of them will
@zane_727
Same. I have been trolling yt for that since I first heard her songs on Spotify
@musicftw711
I so badly want this as a music video too!!!
@minepoko3308
You speak to my soul, Reneé. Don't tell my mom and What Can I Do made me understand that there are more people feeling like me. And Everything to Everyone really helps me understanding a friend who simply doesn't have a lot of time. Thank you Reneé
@PROD5VE
Renee Rapp is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.
@66adaptable
You go girl! Rooting for you:)
@meggghottie
This song is a fucking masterpiece
Reneé Rapp, you got it girl✅
@MedSou
Dear stranger whoever reads this:
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You’re amazing stay blessed, stay safe and have a amazing rest of your day,and hope everyone finds inner peace
@Rue26
Dude wtf, Im in shock! How tf is this song EXACTLY what I feel? its unrealistically relatable, Im literally gonna start crying