What I Wouldn't Do
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| Single by Serena Ryder | ||||
| from the album Harmony | ||||
| Released | November 6, 2012 (Canada) |
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| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Pop, Indie | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Writer(s) | Serena Ryder, Jerrod Bettis | |||
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"What I Wouldn't Do" is a pop song performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Serena Ryder, which was released as a single in November 2012. The song was written by Ryder and Jerrod Bettis for Ryder's fifth studio album, Harmony. The song was released as the second single from the album in Canada.[1] The song was featured in a 2013 episode of Grey's Anatomy and Rookie Blue, however, release of the single in the United States was delayed due to the success of Serena's previous single "Stompa".
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Lyrics and composition
Lyrically, the track is a love song in which Ryder claims there is nothing she wouldn't do for her lover.
Critical reception
"What I Wouldn't Do" received mixed to favorable reviews, with Ben Rayner of the Toronto Star praising the track's "crossover appeal", while Aaron Swanbergson of the National Music Center claimed the "catchy pop" song was "destined for radio fame".[2][3] In contrast, music blog Snob's Music called the song "a blasé mid-tempo number that fails to put any focus on Ryder's growled 'don't piss me off' vocals."[4]
Music video
The official music video for the track premiered on June 22, 2013 on MTV Canada's website, after a short preview was released the day before.[5][6]
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 8 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 30 |
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