SAY SOMETHING
A Great Big WorldChristina Aguilera Lyrics
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I'll be the one, if you want me to
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
And I will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
And anywhere, I would have followed you
Oh-oh-oh-oh say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something...
The lyrics to A Great Big World & Christina Aquilera's song "Say Something" tell the agony of a relationship that is slowly dying. The singer is pleading with their partner to say something before it's too late, before they completely give up on the relationship. They are willing to do anything and go anywhere for their loved one, but the silence is becoming deafening. The chorus repeats the plea, "Say something, I'm giving up on you," which reflects the frustration and desperation of the singer. They feel small and helpless in the face of their partner's silence, and even though they stumble and fall, they're still trying to learn how to love. The singer knows that they have to let go, and that's reflected in the line, "I'm saying goodbye."
This song is heart-wrenching, and it conveys the raw emotion of a relationship that is falling apart. It's a reminder that relationships require communication, and when that communication breaks down, it's hard to keep the love alive. The song has resonated with millions of people, who have experienced the same pain and heartbreak in their own relationships. It's a powerful song that evokes empathy and hope, even in the midst of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm asking you to speak your mind before I walk away
I'll be the one, if you want me to
I'll be the support you need
Anywhere, I would've followed you
I'm always going to be there for you no matter where life takes us
And I am feeling so small
I feel insecure and vulnerable in this relationship
It was over my head
I didn't understand the gravity of the situation until now
I know nothing at all
I'm lost and unsure of what to do or say
And I will stumble and fall
I will make mistakes along the way
I'm still learning to love
This relationship is still new to me and I'm figuring it out as I go
Just starting to crawl
I'm taking baby steps in this relationship
And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
I regret not being able to reach you, but I tried my best
And I will swallow my pride
I'm willing to put my ego aside for you
You're the one that I love
You are the person that I have feelings for
And I'm saying goodbye
I'm ready to move on from this relationship if you can't meet me halfway
Oh-oh-oh-oh say something, I'm giving up on you
I need some sort of response or indication that this relationship is worth saving
Say something...
I need you to say something, anything to give me a reason to stay
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@crystal6479
My eyes always get teary when I hear this song.
I remember the time everything seemed perfect, no drama, no fighting, no envy.
But as I grew older, I got to see how cruel the world and its people can be.
When I was 12, my parents started fighting a lot. My dad found out that my mom was cheating on him with someone who was 18 years younger than her. That really broke his heart, I remember seeing him cry all day.
Unfortunately,I barely get to see him now. He never comes at my place to check up, nor does my mom.
My parents were never really there for me either. They were absent for most of my life. They were never there for me when I needed them the most.
They used to be all "lovey dovey" back then but now they both hate eachother.
I lost a lot of important people through out my life too.
You don't want to imagine how I felt, when I lost the best person in my life. My little brother. He will always be in my heart, no matter what.
A lot of people would compare me to my seniors, cousins and friends etc
They would always make me feel like I was a disappointment. They would let all there anger out on me, knowing that I had a very fragile heart and was a naive child.
Honestly, it's partly my fault too. I never stood up for myself because I thought they knew what was right and I didn't.
I was just a very "coward" child.
Now that I have grown up, I am chasing after my dreams and focusing on myself and not on others. I have many people supporting me, even tho my family isn't.
Edit= I am in last year of university right now, my field was towards writing and books. My parents never really supported my dreams, but I kept going after what I wanted. What i wrote above was only half of what happened since I wanted to keep the rest private.
Know that life will always be full of obstacles, that one must pass to proceed the next level. Never give up when you are in time of distress and remember that what you're going through will eventually last.
@folarinalege9463
The worst thing in the world is when someone you made the best memories with, become a memory
@zikezition9851
That one hit deep
@folarinalege9463
@@zikezition9851 yeah i remembered it from somewhere and felt i should say it
@cchang1110
We must treasure what and who we having. Always rmmbr to count our blessings.
@honey-hw6vj
I felt that.
@sadiehardiman299
focus on me bro why do that to me
@rylee1591
You know what someone once told me “don’t take life seriously, no one ever makes it out alive.” And that hit me so hard.
@jonathanhughes5876
Thats a Van Wilder quote!!!
@ichgenieeesseltsamzusein6596
damn.
@ImHyperLOL
Basketball Girl24 I mean. They got a point.