When love reaches its expiration date, we must begin the painful process of accepting the cold, hard truth.

Just because it’s the right thing doesn’t mean it’s easy. There will be sleepless nights and second guessing. Our hearts will break (probably more than once).

With that said… who knew heartbreak could sound so good?

Jarrod Lawson delivers an emotionally captivating performance on “Do Whatchu Gotta.” The Nashville-based singer and multi-instrumentalist sends us into the stratosphere with a cosmic neo-soul ballad featuring an expert blend of jazz and R&B, providing the perfect environment for his otherworldly vocal abilities to shine.

“Do Whatchu Gotta” is a song about letting go in appreciation of the love that was, while acknowledging what it is not and can no longer be. With lines like…

“Girl, I hate to see you go.
Somehow, I’ve always known
Deep down, you needed more than me.
So, I guess it’s time to set you free.”

Lawson demonstrates a healthy and mature capacity for love — one that is secure in its understanding, and not possessive or controlling. In the process, Lawson invites room for reflection and self-discovery as post-breakup life unfolds.

Perhaps we’ll witness more of that unfolding on Lawson’s forthcoming album, Just Let It, which is set for release on May 1. In the meantime, “Do Whatchu Gotta” to make time to vibe to this one!