what would you do?
Tate McRae Lyrics

You think you're such a cool kid
You believe you're popular and well-liked.

And everybody likes you
You feel as though everyone enjoys your company.

Know you think I'm stupid
You assume that I'm unintelligent.

Say you know more than I do
You claim to have more knowledge than I possess.

But what you'll never understand
You fail to comprehend,

Is I used to be such a fan
That I used to idolize and adore you.

But now you're such a cool kid
However, now you've become arrogant and self-absorbed.

It's like I don't even know you, yeah
It's as though I'm unfamiliar with who you are as a person.

I'm getting really sick
I'm becoming very tired and weary.

Sick of how sorry sounds
I'm fed up with hearing apologies that don't mean anything.

Coming right out your mouth, oh
That you're the one saying sorry insincerely.

Don't get too comfortable
Don't become increasingly relaxed and self-assured.

'Cause I might not be there
I may not be around anymore.

Next time you turn around
The next time you look for me.

So what would you do if I leave and don't come back?
What actions would you take if I left and never returned?

I hope it breaks you in two
I desire for this absence to cause you immense emotional pain.

If I gave back all the pain that you put me through
Would you be able to handle the same amount of emotional distress that you've caused me?

I've always been a nice girl
I've consistently shown kindness and empathy towards others.

I'm pretty understanding
I usually try to comprehend other people's perspectives and motivations.

But you mess with my head, boy
But you're intentionally manipulating my thoughts and emotions.

And you're taking me for granted
You're not appreciating the value of my friendship.

And you're probably gonna throw a fit (throw a fit)
You'll likely react with anger and frustration when I confront you.

When I call you out on all your shit (all your shit)
When I point out all the negative things you've done.

Yeah, I used to be a nice girl
I used to be friendly and considerate.

I bet you wish it lasted
You probably regret treating me poorly.

We'll make plans and I won't show up
We'll arrange to meet, and I'll intentionally not appear.

I won't listen, I'll interrupt
I won't pay attention to what you're saying and will frequently interrupt you.

When your birthday comes won't answer ya
When your birthday arrives, I won't respond to your messages or calls.

'Cause, so what? So what?
Because it doesn't matter to me anymore.

I'll go out and kiss your friends
I'll engage in romantic activity with people you know.

Like, oh my god, get over it
And when confronted, I'll respond with nonchalance and lack of empathy.

Yeah, go get drunk so you forget
You'll likely try to numb the pain by consuming alcohol.

I'm gone
But I won't be around to witness the aftermath of my actions.

Ooh ooh, what would you do?
What actions would you take in response to my departure?

Ooh ooh, what would you do?
Would you be able to handle losing me?