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 and Sierra is a plea from a woman to her lover to be honest with her about his feelings and actions. She notices changes in his behavior, such as not calling her baby and using non-committal responses when she talks to him, and suspects that he is being unfaithful. The chorus, "Say my name, say my name when no one is around you, say baby I love you, if you ain't runnin' game," is a demand for him to show his love and commitment. She wants him to be transparent with her and prove that he is the boy that he claims to be. She is not willing to be played and expects him to tell her the truth about his behavior.
Throughout the song, the woman expresses her frustration with her lover's behavior and his refusal to communicate honestly with her. She confronts him about her suspicions and asks him to tell her if he is with another woman. She wants him to acknowledge her and validate their relationship by saying her name and expressing his love for her. The song is a powerful expression of the complex emotions that arise when trust is broken in a relationship and the need for open and honest communication to maintain a healthy connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Say my name, say my name
I need you to call me by my name when addressing me
When no one is around you
Even when you are alone, call me by name
Say, baby I love you
Tell me that you love me
If you ain't runnin' game
If you're not trying to deceive me
You acting kind of shady, ain't callin' me baby
You are acting suspicious and avoiding calling me affectionate names
Any other day I would call you would say
On any other day, I would call you and you would answer
Baby how's your day?
I would ask about your day and how you are doing
But today it ain't the same
But today, something's different
Every other word is uh huh, yeah okay
You're being dismissive and not giving me your full attention
Could it be that you are at the crib with another lady?
Is it possible that you're at home with another woman?
If you took it there, first of all let me say!
If you did cheat on me, I want to tell you something!
I am not the one to sit around and be played
I am not a fool who will let you deceive me
So prove yourself to me
You need to show me that you are trustworthy
I'm the boy that you claim
You have said I am the one you are committed to
Why don't you say the things that you said to me yesterday?
Why won't you repeat the things you told me yesterday?
I know you sayin' that I'm assuming things
You're claiming that I am jumping to conclusions
Something's goin' down that's the way it seems
It appears that something unscrupulous is happening
Shouldn't be a reason why you're acting strange
There is no valid reason for you to act suspiciously
Nobody's holding you back from me
No one is stopping you from being with me
'Cause I know how you usually do
I am familiar with your usual behavior
When you sayin' everything to me times two
When you repeat everything you say to me
Why can't you just tell the truth?
Why won't you just be honest?
If somebody's there tell me who
If there is someone else with you, tell me who they are
Why the sudden change?
Why did you begin acting differently all of a sudden?
Better say my name
You need to call me by name and show that you respect me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Kelendria Rowland, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, Latavia Roberson, Letoya Luckett
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