Say Something
A Great Big World (and Christina 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
"Say Something" is a song by American duo A Great Big World in collaboration with Christina Aguilera. The song was written by A Great Big World members Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino, and was released in 2013. The lyrics of the song are emotional and express the feeling of giving up on someone you love deeply who doesn't seem to reciprocate your love.
The start of the song, "Say something, I'm giving up on you" is a plea made by someone who is at the end of their tether and has reached a point of resignation. They are ready to end the relationship, but still hope for a response, some sign of affection or love from the other person. The second verse describes the helpless feeling of being out of control in a situation with someone you love. The line, "I know nothing at all" establishes the singer's feeling of helplessness and their inability to control or understand the mind and thoughts of the person they love.
As the song unfolds, the tone becomes more resigned and accepting of the situation. The chorus repeats that the singer is giving up, and the last two verses describe the decision to walk away, even though it is painful to do so. The final words of the song, "Say something, I'm giving up on you," are a final plea for a sign of love and affection, but the singer is resolved to end the relationship if no response comes.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I've run out of words and actions to try and make this work, and I'm ready to let go
I'll be the one, if you want me to
I'm willing to put in the effort to make this work, but it has to be a mutual decision
Anywhere, I would've followed you
I was willing to go to any lengths to keep this relationship alive
And I am feeling so small
I feel insignificant and powerless in the face of our problems
It was over my head
I couldn't handle the situation or find a solution on my own
I know nothing at all
I'm realizing that I don't have all the answers and need help
And I will stumble and fall
I'll make mistakes along the way, but I'm trying my best to navigate through this
I'm still learning to love
I'm not perfect and I'm still figuring out how to love and communicate effectively
Just starting to crawl
I'm at the beginning stages of understanding what it means to make a relationship work
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
I regret that I wasn't able to help or save our relationship
And I will swallow my pride
I'm willing to humble myself and put my ego aside to make things work
You're the one that I love
Despite our difficulties, I still have strong feelings for you
And I'm saying goodbye
I've reached the point where I have to accept this isn't going to work and move on
Oh, oh, oh, oh say something, I'm giving up on you
This is my final plea before I let go completely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell
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@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.