I Know How to Say
3OH!3 Lyrics


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I got a date in San Jose
I got a flight that I gotta take tonight
'Cause I got plans in Tokyo, Japan
I got a cabin in Switzerland

I got a dinner in Rio de Janeiro
Wake up next to pharaohs all over in Cairo
Sleepin' in, it's the weekend, New Zealand
And then it's back to CO to rock the show

I'm sorry, but I have to go
There's so many ladies that I know
You could try to get me here to stay
But you know that I'll be leaving here today

(Woah) I gotta go now
(Woah) I really wanna stay
'Cause I know how to say

I'm always in a different timezone
My home's where I roam
I'm never gonna stop
I'm a rolling stone
(Woah) 'Cause I know how to say
Love in many different ways

Stumble in on the streets of Berlin
We can French kiss through the border fences
There's underwear on the mic stand in Iceland
Then it's back to NYC on the MIC

I've got a party in Saudi Arabia
Drunk in a building so high in Dubai
I wanna touch you in a parka in Russia
It was nice to see you
But this is goodbye

I'm sorry, but I have to go (go)
There's so many ladies that I know (know)
You could try to get me here to stay (stay)
But you know that I'll be leaving here today

(Woah) I gotta go now
(Woah) I really wanna stay
'Cause I know how to say (say, say)

I'm always in a different timezone
My home's where I roam
I'm never gonna stop
I'm a rolling stone
'Cause I know how to say
Love in many different ways

Aishiteru
Te amo
I love you
Je t'aime
Everywhere I go, l always say the same thing
In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain
Everywhere I go
They seem to scream the same name
Aishiteru
Te amo
I love you
Je t'aime
Everywhere I go, l always say the same thing
In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain
Everywhere I go
They seem to scream the same name

(Woah) I gotta go now
(Woah) I really wanna stay
'Cause I know how to say

I'm always in a different timezone
My home's where I roam
I'm never gonna stop
I'm a rolling stone




(Woah) 'Cause I know how to say
Love in many different ways

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Know How to Say" by 3OH!3 highlight the life of a jet-setting, rolling-stone person who finds love everywhere they go. The song's verses take the listener on a journey around the world, as the singer describes their travel plans, parties, and romantic encounters in different locales. The chorus, meanwhile, emphasizes the singer's sense of restlessness and their ability to express love in many different languages.


The song's lyrics are a celebration of freedom and adventure. The singer seems to love the thrill of moving from place to place, meeting new people, and experiencing new things. At the same time, though, the chorus hints at a certain loneliness or disconnection that comes with this lifestyle. The repetition of the phrase "I gotta go now" suggests that the singer is always on the move, never staying in one place for very long.


Overall, "I Know How to Say" is a catchy, high-energy track that captures the excitement of being young, wild, and free. It's a song about chasing your dreams, following your heart, and never settling down. At the same time, though, it also acknowledges the challenges and contradictions of such a life, as well as the need for love and connection in a world that's always in motion.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a date in San Jose
I have a scheduled appointment in San Jose


I got a flight that I gotta take tonight
I need to catch a flight tonight


'Cause I got plans in Tokyo, Japan
Because I have commitments in Tokyo, Japan


I got a cabin in Switzerland
I own a cabin in Switzerland


I got a dinner in Rio de Janeiro
I have a dinner reservation in Rio de Janeiro


Wake up next to pharaohs all over in Cairo
I woke up next to ancient Egyptian rulers in Cairo


Sleepin' in, it's the weekend, New Zealand
I'm sleeping in because it's the weekend in New Zealand


And then it's back to CO to rock the show
And then I'll return to Colorado to put on a great performance


I'm sorry, but I have to go
I apologize, but I have to leave


There's so many ladies that I know
I know a lot of women


You could try to get me here to stay
You can attempt to convince me to remain here


But you know that I'll be leaving here today
But you are aware that I will depart today


(Woah) I gotta go now
I have to leave now (chorus)


(Woah) I really wanna stay
I want to stay but I can't (chorus)


'Cause I know how to say
Because I know how to express


Love in many different ways
Love in numerous diverse methods


I'm always in a different timezone
I'm constantly in a new time zone


My home's where I roam
I feel at home everywhere I go


I'm never gonna stop
I will never quit


I'm a rolling stone
I'm always on the move


Stumble in on the streets of Berlin
I stumbled upon the streets of Berlin


We can French kiss through the border fences
We can kiss each other through metal fences at a border checkpoint


There's underwear on the mic stand in Iceland
Someone left their underwear on the microphone stand in Iceland


Then it's back to NYC on the MIC
Then I'll return to New York City and perform on the microphone


I've got a party in Saudi Arabia
I have a party invitation in Saudi Arabia


Drunk in a building so high in Dubai
I got drunk in a skyscraper in Dubai


I wanna touch you in a parka in Russia
I desire to contact you while wearing a parka in Russia


It was nice to see you
It was pleasant to see you


But this is goodbye
But we have to say goodbye


Aishiteru
I love you (in Japanese)


Te amo
I love you (in Spanish)


I love you
I love you (in English)


Je t'aime
I love you (in French)


Everywhere I go, l always say the same thing
Wherever I go, I always express the exact thing


In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain
In Russia, Japan, Brazil and Spain


Everywhere I go
Wherever I visit


They seem to scream the same name
The people seem to shout the identical name


'Cause I know how to say (say, say)
Because I know how to express (chorus)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY KURSTIN, NATHANIEL MOTTE, SEAN FOREMAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nrq1

I got a date in San José
I got a flight that I gotta take tonight,
'Cause I got plans in Tokyo, Japan
I got a cabin in Switzerland.

I got a dinner in Rio de Janeiro
Wake up next to pharaohs hungover in Cairo,
Sleeping in, it's the weekend, New Zealand
And then it's back to CO to rock the show

[Pre-chorus:]
I'm sorry but I have to go (go),
There's so many ladies that I know (know),
You could try to get me here to stay (stay),
But you know that I'll be leaving here today.

[Chorus:]
(Whoa, oh, oh) I gotta go now,
(Whoa, oh, oh) I really wanna stay.
'Cause I know how to say...
I'm always in a different time zone,
My home's where I roam.
I'm never gonna stop, I'm a rolling stone.
'Cause I know how to say...
Love in many different ways.

Stumble in, on the streets of Berlin,
We can French kiss through the border fences,
There's underwear on the mic stand in Iceland,
Then it's back to NYC on the MIC.

I've got a party in Saudi Arabia,
Drunk in a building so high in Dubai,
I wanna touch you in a park-a in Russia,
It was nice to see ya but this is goodbye.

[Pre-chorus]

[Chorus]

Aishiteru, te amo, I love you, je t'aime
Everywhere I go I always say the same thing.
In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain,
Everywhere I go they seem to scream the same name.
[x2]

[Chorus]



@user-uo9wo4lv8w

Hello

I got a date in San Jose
I got a flight that I gotta take tonight
'Cause I got plans in Tokyo, Japan
I got a cabin in Switzerland

I got a dinner in Rio de Janeiro
Wake up next to pharaohs, hungover in Cairo
Sleeping in, it's the weekend, New Zealand
And then it's back to CO to rock the show

I'm sorry but I have to go
There's so many ladies that I know
You could try to get me here to stay
But you know that I'll be leaving here today

I gotta go now
But I really wanna stay
'Cause I know how to say

I'm always in a different time zone
My home's where I roam
I'm never gonna stop, I'm a rolling stone

'Cause I know how to say "love" a million different ways

Stumble in on the streets of Berlin
We can French kiss through the border fences
There's underwear on the mic stand in Iceland
Then it's back to NYC on the MIC

I've got a party in Saudi Arabia
Drunk in a building, so hot in Dubai
I wanna touch you in a parka in Russia
It was nice to see you but this is goodbye

I'm sorry but I have to go
There's so many ladies that I know
You could try to get me here to stay
But you know that I'll be leaving here today

I gotta go now
But I really wanna stay
'Cause I know how to say

I'm always in a different time zone
My home's where I roam
I'm never gonna stop, I'm a rolling stone

'Cause I know how to say "love" a million different ways

Ai shiteru, te amo, I love you, je t'aime
Everywhere I go I always say the same thing
In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain
Everywhere I go they seem to scream the same name

Ai shiteru, te amo, I love you, je t'aime
Everywhere I go I always say the same thing
In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain
Everywhere I go they seem to scream the same name

I gotta go now
But I really wanna stay
'Cause I know how to say

I'm always in a different time zone
My home's where I roam
I'm never gonna stop, I'm a rolling stone

'Cause I know how to say "love" a million different ways



All comments from YouTube:

@kporritt100

great song!

@hopebartels441

Here's my funny story for today! In social studies the teacher was talking about where china and india (our new subject for a couple weeks) and he said said Saudi Arabia and Dubai me and my best friend both love this song so we look at each other an lip the words to the song. We were thinking the same thing. Note: we were opposite sides of the classroom

@Elfosng

Who can't like 3Oh!3?

@noakopel1234

its been 2 yaers .....still loooove it!!

@gageyarbrough4521

It’s been 10 years now.

@ChelseysChapter

Hetalia didn't bring me here. My love for 3Oh!3 did.

@Italialovino

...Hetalia and my love of 3oh!3 bright me here.

@nrq1

I got a date in San José
I got a flight that I gotta take tonight,
'Cause I got plans in Tokyo, Japan
I got a cabin in Switzerland.

I got a dinner in Rio de Janeiro
Wake up next to pharaohs hungover in Cairo,
Sleeping in, it's the weekend, New Zealand
And then it's back to CO to rock the show

[Pre-chorus:]
I'm sorry but I have to go (go),
There's so many ladies that I know (know),
You could try to get me here to stay (stay),
But you know that I'll be leaving here today.

[Chorus:]
(Whoa, oh, oh) I gotta go now,
(Whoa, oh, oh) I really wanna stay.
'Cause I know how to say...
I'm always in a different time zone,
My home's where I roam.
I'm never gonna stop, I'm a rolling stone.
'Cause I know how to say...
Love in many different ways.

Stumble in, on the streets of Berlin,
We can French kiss through the border fences,
There's underwear on the mic stand in Iceland,
Then it's back to NYC on the MIC.

I've got a party in Saudi Arabia,
Drunk in a building so high in Dubai,
I wanna touch you in a park-a in Russia,
It was nice to see ya but this is goodbye.

[Pre-chorus]

[Chorus]

Aishiteru, te amo, I love you, je t'aime
Everywhere I go I always say the same thing.
In Russia, Japan, Brazil, Spain,
Everywhere I go they seem to scream the same name.
[x2]

[Chorus]

@ChezhireOrca

Someone needs to make a music video to this in cosplay....Anyone? No? Then thats going on my list of things to do xD -Rozie

@jemnikkeli6640

I know how to say
I love you,
Te amo,
Je'taime,
Ich liebe dich,
Jag elsker du
Aishiteru,
Minä rakastan sinua,
Kocham cię

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