What Do I Have To Do?
Stabbing Westward
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You make it hard to breathe It's as if I'm suffocating And when you're next to me I can feel your heartbeat through my skin It makes me sad to think This all could be for nothing I wish there was a way For you to see inside of me I've never felt this way About anyone or anything Tell me What do I have to do to make you happy? What do I have to do to make you understand? What do I have to do to make you want me? And, if I can't make you want me What do I have to do? I know exactly what you're thinking But I swear this time I will not let you down I'm not as selfish as I used to be That was a part of me that never made me proud Right now I think I would try anything Anything at all to keep you satisfied God I hope you see what loving you would do to me All I want is one more chance, so tell me... What do I have to do to make you love me?
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Written by: ANDY KUBISZEWSKI, CHRISTOPHER HALL, JAMES ERIC SELLERS, WALTER FLAKUS
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"What Do I Have to Do?" is a song by American industrial rock band Stabbing Westward and features on their 1996 album "Wither Blister Burn & Peel."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became one of Stabbing Westward's most successful, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 7 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1996.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What Do I Have to Do?" was directed by David Meyers, a well-known American music video, commercial and film director who has worked with many top artists including Jay Z, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and Kendrick Lamar.
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ContentThe song is about the struggle of unrequited love and the despair felt when the object of your affection fails to reciprocate the same feelings.
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Live PerformancesThe song was typically played at every live show since its release, displaying its popularity and impact on the band's fan base.
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GenreLike many of Stabbing Westward's songs, "What Do I Have to Do?" is classed under the genre of industrial rock, a genre characterised by its blend of rock music with electronic music and a noticeable emphasis on repetitive rhythms.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song also made an appearance in the soundtrack of the sci-fi television series "Future Man."
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Band BackgroundStabbing Westward was originally formed in 1986 by Christopher Hall and Walter Flakus. The band's early sound was unique, blending elements of industrial music and hard rock.
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Song DevelopmentAccording to Hall, the band's lead vocalist, and songwriter, the song originated from a painful love experience, making it a deeply personal piece for him.
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Song Structure"What Do I Have to Do?" is orchestrated with a noticeable emphasis on Christopher Hall's emotive vocals and the driving beat of the drums that helps deliver an energetic performance. This is then layered with the band's signature guitar distortion and electronic elements, creating a rich industrial rock sound.
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