What Can I Do
Ryan & Rachel O'Donnell Lyrics
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And it seems there's nothing I can do
It's not the same as yesterday
Now I'm sitting here all day long
And you'll never hear me play my song
Is there anything I can do?
When I hear your name and my heart just breaks
But there's nothing I can do
What'll happen when I sing this song?
Will you come to me will you right a wrong?
Is there anything that I can do?
Was it something that I said?
Do you really wish that I were dead?
Why'd you say it would be best to go away?
When I hear your name and my heart just breaks
When I see your face I just turn away
But there's nothing I can do
What'll happen when I sing this song?
Will you come to me will you right a wrong?
Is there anything that I can do?
Sittin' there and I'm lookin' at you
And it seems there's nothing I can do
It's not the same as yesterday
Now I'm sitting here all day long
And you'll never hear me play my song
Is there anything I can do?
When I hear your name and my heart just breaks
When I see your face I just turn away
But there's nothing I can do
What'll happen when I sing this song?
Will you come to me will you right a wrong?
Is there anything that I can do?
The lyrics to Ryan & Rachel O'Donnell's song "What Can I Do" seem to speak to the pain of a one-sided, unrequited love. The singer is sitting and looking at this person they admire, but can't seem to do anything to win them over. The refrain repeats the idea that there's nothing the singer can do, despite their feelings. The second verse adds an element of confusion and hurt as the singer wonders if they did something wrong or caused this person to wish they were dead. The song concludes with the same sense of longing and helplessness, with the singer asking if there's anything they can do to change the situation.
On a broader level, the song captures the sense of powerlessness that comes with loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. It's a relatable feeling that many people experience, which is likely why the song has resonated with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' there and I'm lookin' at you
I'm sitting here observing you.
And it seems there's nothing I can do
I feel powerless in this situation.
It's not the same as yesterday
Things have changed from before.
Now I'm sitting here all day long
I'm spending all my time here.
And you'll never hear me play my song
You won't hear me express myself.
Is there anything I can do?
Can I change anything about this?
When I hear your name and my heart just breaks
Your name brings me emotional pain.
When I see your face I just turn away
I can't bear to look at you.
But there's nothing I can do
I can't change how I feel.
What'll happen when I sing this song?
Will this song have any impact?
Will you come to me will you right a wrong?
Will you try to fix what's broken?
Is there anything that I can do?
What actions can I take to improve this situation?
Was it something that I said?
Did I say something wrong?
Do you really wish that I were dead?
Do you want me to be gone?
Why'd you say it would be best to go away?
Why did you suggest that I leave?
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Written by: Ryan Shiner
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