Listening to What’s A Man To Do feels like sitting across from a friend who’s baring their soul, searching for answers in a world that often feels uncertain. This song captures the emotional tug-of-war that comes with difficult decisions and heartache. It’s one of those tracks that makes you pause, reflect, and maybe even relate more than you’d like to admit.
The vulnerability in the lyrics is what makes this song hit hard. Whether it’s love on the line, life choices, or the weight of responsibility, the singer’s voice carries a sense of desperation wrapped in hope. You can almost hear the sigh between the words, like they’re asking the same questions we all do when we’re at a crossroads.
What’s special about this song is its raw simplicity. It doesn’t rely on complex metaphors or elaborate production; it’s the kind of song where the emotion speaks louder than any fancy riff could. It’s as if the songwriter took a snapshot of those universal moments of indecision, capturing the tension between wanting to do what’s right and struggling with what feels right in the moment.
The melody is understated but steady, like the heartbeat of the song—calm and reflective, yet it builds as the weight of the question grows heavier. By the end, you’re left wondering right alongside the singer: what is a man to do when faced with these kinds of choices?
This song sticks with you because it doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it gives you space to feel, to question, and to sit with the uncertainty, making it all the more relatable. It’s a track that invites introspection, perfect for those late-night moments when you’re just trying to figure things out.
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Lyrics
Before the tears I’ve cried
Have even dried
She’ll be with him
They’ll look in each other’s eyes
And with her lips still warm with lies
She’ll kiss him
And though she knows she’s wrong
She just keeps on
Keepin’ me hangin’ on
Tell me
What’s a man to do
When the one he’s promised to
Finds somebody new
Should I just stand by
Watch the love I’ve lived for die
Lord I wish I knew
Tell me what’s a man to do
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Maybe I’ll make a stand
Or just wash my hands
Of her forever
But I’ve never been alone
Except for here at home
When they’re together
And though I know it’s wrong
I let her go on
Keepin’ me hangin’ on
Telll me, what’s a man to do
When the one he’s promised to
Finds somebody new
Should I just stand by
Watch the love I’ve lived for die
Lord I wish I knew
Tell me what’s a man to do
Tell me what’s a man to do