What I'll Do Lyrics
Lisa Hannigan
Lyrics
What'll I do without you around,
my words won't pun, my pennies won't pound,
oh and my frisbee flies to the ground,
what'll I do without you.
What'll I say without you to talk to,
no one to serve or volley the ball to,
you write the words but I miss the volume,
what'll I say without you.
Oh I don't know what to do with myself
now that I'm here and you're gone.
What'll I do when you've gone away,
my ball won't pin, my records won't play
and all of my hours limp into days,
what'll I do without you.
What'll I do now that you're gone,
my boat won't row, my bus doesn't come,
I have the fingers, you've got the thumb,
what'll I do without you.
Oh I don't know what to do with myself
now that I'm here and you're gone.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Lisa Hannigan's song "What I'll Do" is from her third studio album, At Swim, released on August 19th 2016. The folk-rock genre of the song was written by Lisa Hannigan and Aaron Dessner of The National.
The lyrics are about a person's inner struggle to stay strong despite all the obstacles they face in life. They sing about how they will keep going no matter what happens and that they won't give up. The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Bob Gallagher and features Lisa Hannigan singing with her band which includes drummer Joe Doyle, bassist Ryan Lacey, guitarist Dan MacCormack, and keyboard player Pat McGrath. It has been praised for its beautiful imagery and heartfelt performance. The song also received critical acclaim upon release, with critics praising its powerful lyrics and captivating melodies.