Say
1.01 - OneRepublic Lyrics

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Do you know where your heart is
Do you think you can find it
Did you trade it for something, somewhere
Better just to have it

Do you know where your love is
Do you think that you lost it
You felt it so strong but nothings

Turned out how you want it

Well bless my soul
You're a lonely soul
Cause you wont let go
Of anything you hold

Well all I need is the air I breathe
And a place to rest my head

Do you know what your fate is
And are you trying to shake it
You're doing your best and
You're best look
You're praying that you'll make it

Well bless my soul
You're a lonely soul
Cause you wont let go
Of anything you hold

Well all I need is the air I breathe
And a place to rest my head
Said all I need is the air I breathe
And a place to rest my head
Do you think you can find it
Do you think you can find it
Do you think you can find it
Better than you have it
Do you think you can find it
Do you think you can find it
Do you think you can find it
Better than you have it
Better than you have it

Said all I need is the air I breathe
And a place to rest my head
Said all I need is the air I breathe
And a place to rest my head

Do you know where the end is
Do you think you can see it
Until you get there
Go on

Go ahead and scream it
Just say?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Say" by OneRepublic suggest an emotional turmoil that the singer is going through. The first set of lines enquires about the heart and love- whether the singer knows where they are, whether they have lost either, and whether they have traded it for something they did not need. The following lines talk about fate, which the singer tries to shake but has little success. They end with the words "Well, bless my soul...Cause you won't let go...of anything you hold," suggesting a sense of being stuck or unable to move forward. However, the singer concludes by saying that all they need is the air they breathe and a place to rest their head.

The lyrics of this song suggest that the singer is going through some inner turmoil, struggling with the concept of love, heart, fate, and the fear of losing them. The song's lyrics have a universal appeal, hitting a chord with the listener as they often experience similar emotions, and the singer's plea for release from the inner turmoil is relatable. The melody, meanwhile, is soft and melancholic, adding to the heaviness of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you know where your heart is
Do you know the true desires of your heart?

Do you think you can find it
Do you think you are capable of discovering your heart's desires?

Did you trade it for something, somewhere
Did you compromise your heart's desires for something else or somewhere else?

Better just to have it
It's better to hold onto your heart's desires.

Do you know where your love is
Do you know where your capacity for love lies?

Do you think that you lost it
Do you feel like you have lost your ability to love?

You felt it so strong but nothings
You had the capacity to love, but it seems like it hasn't turned out the way you wanted.

Turned out how you want it
Your past experiences with love did not meet your expectations.

Well bless my soul
An expression of surprise.

You're a lonely soul
You are feeling alone and disconnected from others.

Cause you wont let go
You are holding onto things that prevent you from connecting with others.

Of anything you hold
You are holding onto things that no longer serve you.

Well all I need is the air I breathe
All I need to survive is the basic necessities of life.

And a place to rest my head
A place to rest and renew myself.

Do you know what your fate is
Do you know what your destiny holds?

And are you trying to shake it
Are you trying to change your destiny?

You're doing your best and
You are giving your best effort.

You're best look
Your best attempt at success.

You're praying that you'll make it
You are hoping for success and good fortune.

Do you think you can find it
Do you think you can find what you are looking for?

Better than you have it
Better than the current state or situation you are in.

Said all I need is the air I breathe
Reiterating that the basic necessities of life are all that is needed to survive.

And a place to rest my head
A safe and comfortable shelter to rest and recharge in.

Do you think you can see it
Do you think you are able to see the end goal?

Until you get there
You won't know what the outcome is until you reach your destination.

Go on
Encouraging the listener to continue on their journey.

Go ahead and scream it
Feel free to express yourself loudly and boldly.

Just say?
Speak your truth and say what you want to say.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RYAN TEDDER, ZACK FILKINS, EDDIE FISHER, BRENT KUTZLE, ANDREW BROWN

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