What
Soft Cell · Other Songs - Soft Cell
Get down on my knees
Beg you baby, please
Cry a million tears
Do you want me to
Call you on the phone
Beg you to come home
Think of all the years
When I once lived in paradise
When the love light shone in your eyes
Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
What can I do
What can I say
You'll never know this way
Do you want me to
Follow you around
Everywhere in town
Do you want a clown
Why do you
Treat me mean and cruel
Breaking every rule
Can I be your fool
We can make this a happy home
So come back where you belong
Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
What can I do
What can I say
You'll never know this way
Please forgive me, come back, and then
We can fall in love
Over and over and over and over again
Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
Won't you come back
Oh baby,what can I say
I said, what can I do
Oh baby,what can I say
I said, won't you come back
I said, won't you come back
I said, what can I do
I said, what can I say
I said, won't you come back
I said, won't you come back
Won't you come back
Oh baby, won't you come back
Oh baby,what can I say
I said, what, what, what...can I say
Won't you come back
Won't you come back
Won't you
Won't you come back
What can I say
What can I say
What can I do
What can I do
What can I say
What can I say
Won't you come back
Won't you come back
What can I do, do, do, do
What can I do
What, what, what
What
Soft Cell's "What" stands as a compelling song in the duo's expansive synth-pop catalogue. Marking a departure from their earlier new wave dominance, the track showcases the band's ability to blend melancholic melodies with driving electronic rhythms. The recording captures the atmospheric tension characteristic of their work during this period, highlighting Marc Almond's emotive vocal delivery against Dave Ball's intricate production. While often overshadowed by their most famous hits, the song remains a testament to the group's versatility and enduring influence on the genre. It serves as a reminder of the band's capacity to explore darker, more introspective themes within their discography, offering listeners a nuanced glimpse into their evolving artistic identity.