Say It Again
A.J. Mitchell Lyrics

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I can't hear you my heart's beating loud as a drum
Is it hot? I feel like I'm on top of the sun
And just let it roll, let it roll, let it roll off your tongue
Once you say that shit once, once is never enough

How do you turn 3 words into magic?
I don't understand

So say it a, say it a, say it again
Say you love me now
Say it a, say it a, say it again
Say you need me now
Over and over come closer and closer and then
Say it a, say it again

Say you love me now
Say you need me now (say it a, say it again)
Over and over come closer and closer and then
(Say you love me now)
Say it a, say it again

Let 'em talk, let 'em talk, let 'em say we're too young
They say I don't know nothing but I know you're the one
So beautiful when you put, "You and I are in love"
Once you say that shit once, once is never enough
Is never enough, no

So say it a, say it a, say it again
Say you love me now
Say it a, say it a, say it again
Say you need me now
Over and over come closer and closer and then
Say it a, say it again

Say you love me now
Say you need me now (say it a, say it again)
Over and over come closer and closer and then
(Say you love me now)
Say it a, say it again

How do you turn 3 words into magic?
I don't understand
How do you turn 3 words into magic?
Like only you can

Say it a, say it a, say it again
Say you love me now
Say it a, say it a, say it again
Say you need me now
Over and over come closer and closer and then
Say it a, say it again

Say you love me now (say it a, say it again)
Say you need me now (say it a, say it again)
Over and over come closer and closer and then

(Say you love me now)
Say it a, say it again

Overall Meaning

In this song, A.J. Mitchell is desperately waiting to hear his lover express their love and feelings towards him. He says that he can’t hear anything else because his heart is beating loud like a drum, indicating that he is extremely anxious and nervous to hear what his lover has to say. Mitchell then urges his lover to say whatever they have to say, even if it’s hard, so they can get it out of the way and their feelings out in the open.

In the chorus, Mitchell repetitively asks his lover to say those three magic words: “I love you.” He is curious how those three small words can create magic, but at the same time, he is eager to hear them. Even though he has heard those words before, they are never enough for him. He wants to hear them repeatedly to reassure that his lover truly means it.

The verses mention that people around them may say that they are young and have not experienced love. However, they know that they are in love and justify it by calling it “beautiful.” In conclusion, the song is about the anxieties and insecurities that can come with a relationship, and the importance of expressing your love and feelings to reassure your partner.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't hear you my heart's beating loud as a drum
I'm so caught up in my own emotions that I can't properly perceive what you're saying to me

Is it hot? I feel like I'm on top of the sun
I'm experiencing intense feelings that are almost overwhelming

And just let it roll, let it roll, let it roll off your tongue
Don't hold back or overthink what you want to say to me, just speak freely

Once you say that shit once, once is never enough
If you express your feelings for me once, it won't be enough for me and I'll want to hear it again and again

How do you turn 3 words into magic?
I'm in awe of how powerful of an impact just three simple words ('I love you') can have

I don't understand
It's hard for me to grasp how such a simple phrase can carry so much meaning and emotion

So say it a, say it a, say it again
I want you to tell me you love me multiple times, to reassure me and satisfy my craving for your words

Say you love me now
I want you to express your love for me right now, in this moment

Say you need me now
I want you to express how much you need me in your life, right now

Over and over come closer and closer and then
The more you express your love and need for me, the closer we'll become

Let 'em talk, let 'em talk, let 'em say we're too young
Other people may criticize our relationship, saying we're too young to truly be in love, but I don't care

They say I don't know nothing but I know you're the one
Despite what others may say or think, I am confident that you are the person I want to be with

So beautiful when you put, 'You and I are in love'
It's a beautiful thing when we both acknowledge and express our love for each other

Is never enough, no
Hearing you say you love me just once will never be enough for me

Like only you can
You have a special way of expressing your love that is unique and powerful, and I want to hear it from you

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Schwartz, Jacob Torrey, Joe Khajadourian, Michael Pollack

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