Robert De Leo - What'll I Do (feat. Johnny Irion) (audio) -

: It focuses on the difficulty of "getting over" a past love and the weight of "empty promises".

: Acoustic-driven folk and roots, departing from the heavy riffs and distortion of STP in favor of "lush acoustic layering" and introspective themes. Production & Credits

De Leo served as the primary songwriter and producer for the track, handling a wide array of instrumental duties. Robert De Leo - What'll I Do (feat. Johnny Irion) (Audio)

: Music and lyrics, bass, all guitars (including acoustic and electric), and tambourine. Johnny Irion : Lead vocals. Additional Musicians : Eric Kretz : Drums (recorded at Bomb Shelter Studios). Matt Rohde : Piano, Wurlitzer, and Hammond B3.

: String arrangements were co-created by Dave Eggar, De Leo, and Ryan Williams. Lyrical Themes & Composition : It focuses on the difficulty of "getting

"" is a track from Robert De Leo's debut solo album, Lessons Learned , released on October 21, 2022 . The song features lead vocals by Johnny Irion and represents a significant stylistic shift from De Leo’s well-known alternative rock work with Stone Temple Pilots (STP). Song Overview Artist : Robert De Leo (featuring Johnny Irion) Album : Lessons Learned (Track 9) Release Date : October 21, 2022

The song is a poignant, melancholic exploration of loss and the struggle to move on. Key lyrical elements include: : Music and lyrics, bass, all guitars (including

Reviewers have noted that Lessons Learned serves as a "deeply personal and sonic journey". While some critics found the album's lack of commercial "hooks" meant the songs were built more for mood than radio play, "What'll I Do" is often highlighted as a successful example of De Leo’s "crafty and accomplished" fingerstyle guitar work.