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What to Do
The Butts Lyrics
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(Can I get a coffee and some bacon)
She left the country with big city dreams running wild in her mind
Looking for love or adventure or anything else she could find
But her small town pretty didn't play in the city too well
And the life that she thought would be heaven now feels more like hell
Of big city dreams that got swept down the gutter
And he said if you leave don't you ever come back
She burned all the bridges she knew
So she wakes up and puts on her apron
What else can she do
She works twelve hour shifts pouring coffee for strangers
She walks home at night well aware of the dangers but too tired to care
She dreams of a life free of sadness or strife
What it might be like to be somebody's wife
A table with no empty chairs
So she wakes up fills her own coffee cup
And wonders if God hears her prayers
There's lots of sad stories and this here's another
Of big city dreams that got swept down the gutter
And he said if you leave don't you ever come back
She burned all the bridges she knew
So she wakes up and puts on her apron
What else can she do (alright)
She serves up the bacon, and money she's makin still won't pay the bills
The city is busy and always in motion but somehow for her time stands still
She wonders if happiness lies in the country back home
And she'd like to go back but she knows good and well that she won't
There's lots of sad stories and this is another
Of big city dreams that got swept down the gutter
And he said if you leave don't you ever come back
She burned all the bridges she knew
So she wakes up and puts on her apron
What else can she do
So she wakes up and puts on her apron
What else can she do
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The song "What to Do" by The Butts tells the story of a small-town girl who leaves her hometown with dreams of finding love, adventure, and a better life in the big city. However, she soon realizes that her small-town charm and innocence don't fit in well with the fast-paced, harsh reality of the city. The life she expected to be heaven turns out to be more like hell.
The lyrics describe the struggles she faces as she tries to make ends meet in the city. She works long, exhausting shifts pouring coffee for strangers and walks home at night, fully aware of the dangers but too tired to care. She dreams of a life without sadness and strife, longing for the comforts of having someone by her side.
Despite her efforts and hard work, the money she earns from serving bacon is not enough to pay the bills. The city seems constantly busy and in motion, but for her, time stands still. She contemplates returning to her country roots, where she believes she might find happiness. However, she is also aware that burning bridges and leaving the city means she can never come back.
The repetition of the phrase "She wakes up and puts on her apron, what else can she do" emphasizes the singer's sense of resignation and acceptance of her current situation. The song paints a realistic picture of the struggles and sacrifices that can come with pursuing big dreams in an unforgiving city, highlighting the bittersweet reality that not all dreams are meant to come true.
Line by Line Meaning
(Excuse me, ma'am)
Politely trying to get someone's attention to ask for something
(Can I get a coffee and some bacon)
Requesting a specific order of food and drink
She left the country with big city dreams running wild in her mind
She left her rural hometown with aspirations of a glamorous city life
Looking for love or adventure or anything else she could find
Seeking romance, excitement, or any other experiences in the city
But her small town pretty didn't play in the city too well
Her simple charm and attractiveness didn't fit into the city's standards
And the life that she thought would be heaven now feels more like hell
The life she envisioned as perfect now feels miserable and unbearable
There's lots of sad stories and this here's another
There are many unfortunate tales, and this is just one more
Of big city dreams that got swept down the gutter
Dreams of success and happiness in the city that ended in failure
And he said if you leave don't you ever come back
Someone warned her not to return if she left her small town
She burned all the bridges she knew
She severed all the connections she had in her hometown
So she wakes up and puts on her apron
Every day, she starts her job as a server
What else can she do
She has no other options or alternatives
She works twelve hour shifts pouring coffee for strangers
She spends long hours serving coffee to unfamiliar customers
She walks home at night well aware of the dangers but too tired to care
Although she knows the risks, she is too exhausted to be concerned
She dreams of a life free of sadness or strife
She yearns for a life without sorrow or challenges
What it might be like to be somebody's wife
She wonders how it would feel to have a loving partner
A table with no empty chairs
Imagining a family gathering with no one missing
So she wakes up fills her own coffee cup
Starting her day by preparing her own coffee
And wonders if God hears her prayers
Contemplating if her pleas reach a higher power
She serves up the bacon, and money she's makin still won't pay the bills
Despite earning money from her job, it's still insufficient to cover expenses
The city is busy and always in motion but somehow for her time stands still
While the city is bustling, her life feels stagnant and unchanging
She wonders if happiness lies in the country back home
Questioning if her happiness can be found in her rural hometown
And she'd like to go back but she knows good and well that she won't
Although she desires to return, she realizes she won't actually do so
Da-da-da-da-da
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Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kaitlin Butts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Butts why?
@Sanagi_EN
Assidentally uploaded two videos, I see..
@ComputerGarageLLC
I dont know which one I enjoyed more.
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One end of the tube should be just as important as the other!lol
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SciShow chasing literally the most important questions of our time. ;)
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Haha I'm making a video on this topic as we speak
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Righttt
@cratorcic9362
Such an “ass”ential part of evolution!
@celticconlanger6401
Eh, kurzgesagt gives us existential crises and scishow gives random comedic science (sorta).
Balances us out