In the song “What Will I Do,” the opening line shows how grief can sometimes come before a loss even occurs. Emily McLoud’s new single from her upcoming album, “Where I Am Today,” explores anticipatory grief from the perspective of loving someone while knowing your time with them is limited. The result is a country-Americana song about love, doubt, and the importance of the everyday moment.
McLoud’s songwriting is about grief not as a response to loss, but as the burden of knowing that change is coming. When you know routines may not always be the same, everyday life can feel different. That focus gives “What Will I Do” an intimate emotional arc. It’s a song about hanging on, about appreciating the people who are still there, and about dealing with feelings that are hard to sort out beforehand.
The track also offers a taste of McLoud’s forthcoming album produced by Darden Smith and engineered by Gordy Quist of Band of Heathens. “What Will I Do” tackles a tough subject honestly and tenderly, touching on anticipatory grief, heightened moments of everyday life, and emotional connection.
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