Lisa Hannigan - What'll I Do

When I found out that Florence and The Machine had to cancel their gig at Alive’12 I was very disappointed because it was the show I was most expecting to see this year (and of course the only reason I bought the ticket). Instead of selling the ticket I decided to go and discover new bands. A few days before I made my homework and while hearing to Lisa Hannigan I decided I had to be at 5pm on Palco Heineken to hear her.

Lisa Hannigan was born in 1981 – I swear she doesn’t seem to have 31, I would say she was in the early 20s – and is an Irish singer and songwriter. Before beginning her solo career in 2008 she was a member of Damien Rice’s band (during 6 years). In 4 years she released two albums: Sea Sew (2008) and Passenger (2011).

Her music can be considered a mix between indie and folk while her songs are very melodic, calm and can actually be called “sweet” due to her angelical voice.

During her performance at Optimus Alive she was always smiling probably due to being very surprised with the whole support the public was giving to her. In the middle of the show she asked how many Irish people where there and let me tell you they were a reasonable number and I saw at least 3 flags.
The show was way better than what I was expecting, she showed a lot of confidence even though she seemed a bit shy at the beginning.
After this performance, and the receptivity of the ones hearing her, I have no doubts she will come back – at least she said she will! Let’s wait.

This song is the second single taken from Lisa Hannigan's album Passenger:

What’ll I say without you to talk to, 
no one to serve or volley the ball to,
you write the words but I miss the volume,
what’ll I say without you. 
Oh I don’t know what to do with myself 
now that I’m here and you’re gone.