Say OK
Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics
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You are fine
You are sweet
But I'm still a bit naive with my heart
When you're close, I don't breathe
I can't find the words to speak
I feel sparks
But I don't wanna be into you
If you're not looking for true love, oh, oh
No, I don't wanna start seeing you
If I can't be your only one
So tell me
When it's not alright
When it's not okay
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (Say alright)
Will you say okay? (Say okay)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away?
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay)
Say okay
When you call, I don't know if I should pick up the phone every time
I'm not like all my friends who keep calling up the boys, I'm so shy
But I don't wanna be into you
If you don't treat me the right way
See, I can only start seeing you
If you can make my heart feel safe (feel safe)
When it's not alright
When it's not okay
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say okay? (say okay)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away?
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay)
(Don't run away, don't run away)
Let me know if it's gonna be you
Boy, you've got some things to prove
Let me know that you'll keep me safe
I don't want you to run away so
Let me know that you'll call on time
Let me know that you'll help me shine
Will you wipe my tears away?
Will you hold me close and tight?
When it's not alright
When it's not okay
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say okay? (say okay)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away?
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay)
Say okay
(Don't run away, don't run away)
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay, don't run away)
Will you say okay?
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay, don't run away)
Vanessa Hudgens’ song “Say OK” talks about the vulnerability of being in love and the fear of not receiving the reciprocated affection. The lyrics convey the idea of being unsure about entering a relationship with someone when the feelings may not be mutual or the person is not seeking true love. Vanessa expresses that she feels sparks but is hesitant to be with someone who does not treat her the right way or make her heart feel safe.
The chorus of the song poses the question of whether the person will stick around through the ups and downs of the relationship or simply run away. Vanessa needs reassurance that the person will make her feel better and won’t leave her when things get tough. She wants the person to prove that they will keep her safe and secure and to be there for her through thick and thin.
Overall, “Say OK” conveys the relatable feeling of wanting to be loved and appreciated but being hesitant to fully invest in a relationship that may not end up working out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You are fine
You are good to me
You are sweet
You are kind and pleasant
But I'm still a bit naive with my heart
I am inexperienced when it comes to love
When you're close, I don't breathe
Being near you makes me feel nervous
I can't find the words to speak
I am tongue-tied around you
I feel sparks
There is chemistry between us
But I don't wanna be into you
I don't want to develop feelings for you
If you are not looking for true love, oh, oh
If you're not interested in a genuine relationship
No, I don't wanna start seeing you
I don't want to begin dating you
If I can't be your only one
If you're not committed to me exclusively
So tell me when it's not alright
Let me know when things are wrong
When it's not okay
When it doesn't feel right
Will you try to make me feel better
Will you comfort and reassure me
Will you say alright? (Say alright)
Will you give me your word that it's going to be okay
Will you say okay? (Say okay)
Will you promise me everything will be fine
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Will you support me through difficult times
Or run away
Or abandon me when things get tough
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay)
(Assure me that everything will work out)
When you call, I don't know if I should pick up the phone every time
I am unsure about answering your calls
I'm not like all my friends who keep calling up the boys, I'm so shy
I am different from my peers and feel self-conscious
If you don't treat me the right way
If you don't treat me with respect and care
See, I can only start seeing you
I will only consider dating you
If you can make my heart feel safe (feel safe)
If you can provide me with a sense of security and protection
Let me know if it's gonna be you
Tell me if you're the one for me
Boy, you've got some things to prove
You need to earn my trust and show your commitment
Let me know that you'll keep me safe
Assure me that you will take care of me
I don't want you to run away so
I don't want you to leave me
Let me know that you'll call on time
Tell me that you will keep in touch regularly
Let me know that you'll help me shine
Support me and help me succeed
Will you wipe my tears away?
Will you comfort me when I'm upset?
Will you hold me close and tight?
Will you embrace me and make me feel safe?
Say okay
Promise me that everything will be alright
(Don't run away, don't run away)
(Don't leave me behind)
(Say that it's gonna be alright, that it's gonna be okay, don't run away)
(Promise me that everything will be alright and don't abandon me)
Will you say okay?
Will you reassure me that everything will be okay?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Savan Kotecha, Arnthor Birgisson
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