What Can I Do
Younee Lyrics
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Can't you see Can't you let me have my say
Yes, I heard what you said And I know our love is dead
But you're in my blood like Devil's wine
When we met I was sure I'd seen the light
I regret That I only found your random appetite
I can't think I can't weep I'm afraid to fall asleep
What can I do to break away? If it's not true why do I stay?
If it's not you where's the other part of me?
Be unkind, please be heartless set me free.
Golden words From your Machiavellian lips
Darkness fell From your too blue eyes To your clever fingertips
I'm so tired I confess Can't tell fear from loneliness
But I can't stop believing in the dream
You kept me in you pocket like a credit card
You cut me up when your love had expired
When will that warning voice be clear
Telling me you're not worth my tears?
When will I think of me without thinking of you?
The lyrics of Younee's song "What Can I Do" delve into the singer's struggle to break free from a toxic relationship that has left them feeling trapped and emotionally drained. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that it may be late to resolve their issues, but they still yearn for an opportunity to express themselves. Despite recognizing that their love is dead, they compare their attachment to the person to being intoxicated by the Devil's wine, implying a strong hold that is hard to let go of.
The second verse reflects on the initial optimism the singer had when they first met the other person. However, they now regret that all they found was a fleeting, shallow connection with no deeper emotional fulfillment. The singer's inability to think, weep, or find solace in sleep indicates the overwhelming anguish they are experiencing. Nonetheless, they confess that they cannot stop believing in the dream of a better, happier relationship.
In the chorus, the singer wonders what they can do to break away from this harmful situation. They question why they continue to stay if the love is not true and yearn for the other part of themselves that seems missing. They plead for the other person to be merciless and set them free from this emotional turmoil.
The third verse suggests that the person they were once enamored with may have deceived them with their manipulative words and actions. The darkness that fell from their eyes and lingered on their fingertips symbolizes their deceptive nature. The singer admits their exhaustion and confusion, unable to distinguish between their fears and feelings of loneliness. However, despite their internal struggles, they reiterate their unwavering devotion to the dream of a better relationship.
The closing lines question when the singer will hear the warning voice that urges them to see that the person is not worth their tears. They long for the day when they can think of themselves without constantly associating their thoughts with the person who has caused them so much pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't hang up Yeah, I know it's way too late
Please don't end the call, even though I understand that it's already too late for us.
Can't you see Can't you let me have my say
Don't you realize that I also need the chance to express myself?
Yes, I heard what you said And I know our love is dead
I listened to your words and I am aware that our love has come to an end.
But you're in my blood like Devil's wine
However, you still have a strong hold on me, just like an addictive and destructive substance.
When we met I was sure I'd seen the light
When we first met, I genuinely believed I had found happiness.
I regret That I only found your random appetite
Unfortunately, I now realize that all I discovered was your unpredictable and insatiable desire.
I can't think I can't weep I'm afraid to fall asleep
My mind is clouded, I can't cry, and I'm scared to let myself rest.
But I can't stop believing in the dream
Despite everything, I still can't give up on the hope of a better future.
What can I do to break away? If it's not true why do I stay?
How can I free myself from this situation? If our love isn't genuine, why can't I bring myself to leave?
If it's not you where's the other part of me?
If we can't be together, then I feel incomplete and lost.
Be unkind, please be heartless set me free.
I beg you to be cruel, to show no compassion, so that I can finally be liberated from this emotional bondage.
Golden words From your Machiavellian lips
You used sweet and deceitful words, similar to those of Machiavelli, to manipulate and control me.
Darkness fell From your too blue eyes To your clever fingertips
Your piercing blue eyes now reflect darkness, extending from your deceitful actions to your cunning touch.
I'm so tired I confess Can't tell fear from loneliness
I'm exhausted and worn out, unable to distinguish between my fear and my profound sense of isolation.
But I can't stop believing in the dream
Despite my weariness, I still hold onto the belief in a better future and a fulfilling love.
You kept me in your pocket like a credit card
You treated me as a disposable item, easily kept and used whenever you desired.
You cut me up when your love had expired
Once your love for me had faded away, you mercilessly tore me apart.
When will that warning voice be clear Telling me you're not worth my tears?
I wonder when that inner voice of caution will become undeniable, reminding me that shedding tears for you is not worthwhile.
When will I think of me without thinking of you?
I long for the day when thoughts of myself will no longer be entangled with thoughts of you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Niles, Younee
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