Say My Name
Alex&Sierra Lyrics
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When no one is around you
Say, baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You acting kind of shady, ain't callin' me baby
Any other day I would call you would say
But today it ain't the same
Every other word is uh huh, yeah okay
Could it be that you are at the crib with another lady?
If you took it there, first of all let me say!
I am not the one to sit around and be played
So prove yourself to me I'm the boy that you claim
Why don't you say the things that you said to me yesterday?
I know you sayin' that I'm assuming things
Something's goin' down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be a reason why you're acting strange
Nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you sayin' everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth?
If somebody's there tell me who
Say my name, say my name
When no one is around you
Say, baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You acting kind of shady, ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change?
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Say my name, say my name
When no one is around you
Say, baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You acting kind of shady, ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name
The song "Say My Name" by Alex&Sierra is about a woman who suspects her partner is cheating on her. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who notices a sudden change in her partner's behavior towards her. He is no longer affectionate towards her like he was before, and he is acting shady, which leads her to suspect that there is another woman. She confronts him about his behavior and demands that he says her name when no one is around if he is truly in love with her. The lyrics convey her desperation for the truth and her need for assurance that she is loved and not being played.
The chorus of the song, "Say my name, say my name, when no one is around you, say, baby, I love you, if you ain't runnin' game," is particularly strong and powerful. It conveys the woman's demand to be acknowledged and loved fully. The lyrics also show the power dynamics in the relationship, as the woman is in control and demands that her partner prove himself to her. Ultimately, the song is about trust, honesty, and communication in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Say my name, say my name
Address me by my name, acknowledge me as a person
When no one is around you
Even when you're alone, think of me or talk to me
Say, baby I love you
Express your love for me directly and confidently
If you ain't runnin' game
Don't lie or manipulate me, be honest with me
You acting kind of shady, ain't callin' me baby
You seem to be hiding something or behaving suspiciously, not using pet names for me
Any other day I would call you would say
In the past, we used to communicate more and you would be more responsive
Baby how's your day?
I used to ask how your day was going
But today it ain't the same
Our interactions have changed in some way
Every other word is uh huh, yeah okay
You're not really engaged in conversation, just giving short responses
Could it be that you are at the crib with another lady?
Are you cheating on me and spending time with another woman?
If you took it there, first of all let me say!
If you really went down that path, I want to bring it to your attention
I am not the one to sit around and be played
I won't tolerate being disrespected or mistreated
So prove yourself to me I'm the boy that you claim
Demonstrate that you value me as you claim to
Why don't you say the things that you said to me yesterday?
Why aren't you showing the same affection you did before?
I know you sayin' that I'm assuming things
You might deny any wrongdoing on your part and say I'm jumping to conclusions
Something's goin' down that's the way it seems
Something doesn't feel right and it seems like you're hiding something
Shouldn't be a reason why you're acting strange
There's no valid reason for your strange behavior
Nobody's holding you back from me
There's no one preventing you from being honest with me
'Cause I know how you usually do
I'm familiar with your usual patterns and behavior
When you sayin' everything to me times two
When you're extra affectionate and attentive
Why can't you just tell the truth?
Why aren't you being honest with me?
If somebody's there tell me who
If you're spending time with someone else, tell me who it is
Why the sudden change?
What's the reason for your sudden change in behavior towards me?
Better say my name
You need to address me properly and show me respect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED JERKINS III, KELENDRIA ROWLAND, LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS, RODNEY JERKINS, BEYONCE KNOWLES, LATAVIA ROBERSON, LETOYA LUCKETT
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