What'll You Do About Me

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About What'll You Do About Me

"What'll You Do About Me" is a country music song written by Dennis Linde. It was originally recorded in 1984 by McGuffey Lane and then by Steve Earle. It has also been recorded by Randy Travis on his 1988 album, Always & Forever, The Forester Sisters in 1992, and Doug Supernaw, the latter of whom took it to Top 20 on the Billboard country charts in early 1995.


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1992
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All you wanted was a one night stand
The fire of the wine and the touch of a man
But I fell in love and ruined all of your plans
What'll you do about me
Imagine the faces on your high class friends
When I beat on the door and I beg to come in
Screamin' "come on love me again"
What'll you do about me

You can change your number you can change your name
You can ride like hell on a midnight train
That's alright mama, that's o.k.
But what'll you do about me

Picture your neighbors when you try to explain
That good ol' boy standin' out in the rain
With his nose on the window pane
Lady, what'll you do about me
What in the world are you plannin' to do
When a man comes over just to visit with you
And I'm on the porch with a 2'X2'
Tell me what'll you do about me

You can call your lawyer you can call the fuzz
You can sound the alarm - wake the neighbors up
Ain't no way to stop a man in love
What'll you do about me

All you wanted was a one night stand
The fire of the wine and the touch of a man
But I fell in love and baby here I am
What'll you do about me
You can change your number you can change your name
You can ride like hell on a midnight train
That's alright mama, that's o.k.
But what'll you do about me

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The Forester Sisters

The Forester Sisters are an American country music vocal group consisting of sisters Kathy, June, Kim and Christy Forester. The quartet had commercial success in the 1980s, charting fifteen Top Tens on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including the Number Ones "I Fell in Love Again Last Night", "Just in Case", "Mama's Never Seen Those Eyes", "Too Much Is Not Enough" (with The Bellamy Brothers), and "You Again". They also released ten albums, counting a Christmas album, for the Warner Bros. Records label. more »

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Written by: DENNIS LINDE

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7 facts about this song

Writing & Original Release
"What'll You Do About Me" is a song written by Dennis Linde. Linde is a well-known American songwriter who has penned hits for many popular country artists. - It was originally recorded by the American country-rock band McGuffey Lane for their 1983 album "Aqua Dreams."
Multiple Covers
This song is unique for having been covered by multiple artists over the years, including Randy Travis and The Forester Sisters.
Randy Travis’s Version
Randy Travis, a famous country singer, covered "What'll You Do About Me" for his album "Full Circle" in 1996. - Travis's rendition did not chart on any official Billboard country charts.
The Forester Sisters' Version
The song was also covered by the country female band, The Forester Sisters, in 1989. - The Forester Sisters' version of "What'll You Do About Me" appeared on their album "Come Hold Me."
Chart Performance
Different versions of the song have had different degrees of commercial success. - While the original by McGuffey Lane didn't hold a significant chart position, the Forester Sisters' version reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Controversial Lyrics
The song's lyrics, which suggest a man refusing to accept the end of a relationship, have stirred controversy over the years. Critics have interpreted the song as a tale of stalking, which has been in conflict with its catchy, upbeat melody.
Other Covers
Other country musicians, including Steve Earle and Doug Supernaw, have also covered "What'll You Do About Me", further demonstrating the song's broad appeal within the genre.

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