What Would You Do
StRAiT Lyrics

In "What Would You Do," StRAiT explores the notion of memories and their connection to someone who has had a significant impact on their life. The lyrics delve into the emotional aftermath of a breakup and the consequences it has on the memories shared with the former partner.

The opening lines "What would your memories do/ If they didn't have my mind to run through" suggest that the memories are deeply intertwined with the singer's thoughts and experiences. The memories become a constant presence, running through their mind and potentially influencing their actions and emotions. Without this connection, the memories would lose their significance and may not hold the same power over the singer's thoughts and feelings.

The following lines "If they didn't have my heart to break into" reflect the emotional vulnerability that comes with love. The singer believes his heart has been accessible to their partner, and the memories could potentially cause pain and heartbreak. The memories become a conduit for emotional turmoil, a way for the partner to exert influence on the singer's emotions even after the relationship has ended.

The lyrics then express curiosity about the potential impact of separation. The line "Wonder what would happen/ If one morning your memories woke up to find mine gone" suggests that the singer wonders how their partner's memories would react if they were suddenly no longer present in their mind. It questions whether the partner's memories would be as consumed by their absence as the singer's memories are affected by the loss of their partner.

The final verses contemplate a scenario where the singer's mind becomes inaccessible. The idea of locking the door to their mind from the inside by their heart implies that the singer seeks to distance themselves from the memories associated with their partner. They wonder how their memories would cope if they no longer had the ability to use the partner to tear themselves apart emotionally. It raises the question of whether the memories will eventually fade away or whether they will continue to haunt and torment the singer.

Overall, "What Would You Do" examines the profound impact that memories have on the emotional well-being of an individual, particularly in the context of a breakup. It also highlights the interconnectedness of memories and emotions, suggesting that without the presence of the person associated with those memories, their power may diminish or change in some way.