Say Something
Alex and Sierra 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 will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
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
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
"Say Something" by Alex and Sierra is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks to the frustration and desperation of being in a relationship where one person is unable or unwilling to communicate. The song starts with the plea to the other person to speak up, to say something, as the singer is on the brink of giving up. The singer offers to be the one to do the talking if that's what the other person wants, but notes that they have been following the other person anywhere up to now, and they need something in return.
The chorus repeats the same line, "Say something, I'm giving up on you," emphasizing the building frustration and hopelessness the singer is feeling. The second verse talks about stumbling and falling and learning to love, but still standing up to try again. However, the singer is also aware that they will need to swallow their pride to continue the relationship, and they acknowledge their love for the other person but have to say goodbye.
Overall, "Say Something" is a relatable song that speaks to the pain of being in a relationship where the communication has broken down, and one person is left to bear the burden of trying to fix it alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you
The singer is urging the other person to speak up because they have decided to give up on the relationship.
I'll be the one, if you want me to
The singer is willing to try and save the relationship if the other person is willing as well.
Anywhere, I would've followed you
The singer would have gone anywhere and done anything for the other person if they had asked.
And I will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
The artist is admitting that they are not perfect and are still figuring things out, especially when it comes to love.
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
The artist is willing to put aside their pride and walk away from the relationship because they still love the other person despite the problems they are facing.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
The singer is expressing regret that they were unable to reach the other person and help save the relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nikita Verma
You can see Sierra's hands shake as she plays and she plays beautifully :)
Simon's smile at 0:40 he knows he's got the winners. :D
stymie86
I'm so glad they won, not because they have the greatest of voices but because they represent true love and innocence that is sorely missed in this troubled world that we live in today. Listening to them makes me forget for a moment all my problems! I hope they enjoy an unspoiled career without being corrupted by greedy, money making producers and all that comes from being famous. Best of luck to them!
PD M
Heard they broke up
jnormanton
They say behind every good man there is a women, Sieera convinced Alex to enter this competition. What a women, what a pair. I just love their performances. God bless you guys.
PD M
Woman
renanpiaia
a melhor apresentação da temporada !
Kim Baldwin
Alex & Sierra! This is my favorite version of anyone that sings it.
Ashley Laporte
the fact that they were looking at each other the entire time gives me chills
alinemprimo
Maravilhoso! Não canso de ouvir. Congratulions Alex and Sierra!
Mommy Of 2 Angels
Such an amazing song for these two to sing, especially when they are so much in love. Just absolutely beautiful. I have been with my husband for 18 years now, and I would not change a thing about it, I love the way he looks at me when he sings to me, and how he holds my hand and loves me for me and our children the same way. I feel that Alex and Sierra make an awesome couple and they remind me of me and my husband when we first started out. I love these two, their so awesome, I think their going to win, and I pray they do :) Good luck Alex and Sierra, your amazing :) <3