Say What
Amber Renee Lyrics

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You say I should be lucky to have you
'Cause if you had it your way I would be next to you
You know that I'm down to ride babe
Just got to make some time to vibe babe
And we gon have a good time
Date and time we can do it
Let me know what it is we can do it baby
Don't be on nothin' foolish

'Cause as quick as you had me you can lose me baby
Let's get together baby if you really 'bout it
'Cause if you swing my way come close I can show you my magic
I can show you my magic but if
You want my heart then you should know
Right from the start
Don't get too comfortable no
Ooh say what
Ooh you know what's up
Ooh say what
Ooh you know what's up
What's the move
'Cause tonight we both got nothin' to lose
No cap you the one that I choose
Drop top I'm rollin' with you
Stole my heart just like a bandit
But you puttin' in work to make it happen
You already know I got to have it
Don't try to impress I can't stand it
Aye we pullin' up to valet
You already speakin' my language
Plus good conversation
Let's get together baby if you really 'bout it
'Cause if you swing my way come close I can show you my magic
I can show you my magic but if
You want my heart then you should know
Right from the start
Don't get too comfortable no
Ooh say what
Ooh you know what's up

Ooh say what
Ooh you know what's up

Overall Meaning

In this song, Amber Renee addresses a potential romantic partner, highlighting their arrogance and assertiveness. The lyrics suggest that the partner believes the singer should consider themselves lucky to have them. The partner seems to have a specific vision of how the relationship should be, with the singer being right by their side. Despite this, the singer expresses their willingness to go along with the partner's desires, as long as they can find time to connect and vibe together.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of having a good time and going on dates together. The singer urges the partner to communicate their desires and not engage in any foolish or disrespectful behavior, as the singer is aware that the partner's interest may be fleeting. However, if the partner is genuine and wants to be together, the singer is open to it and even offers to show them their "magic," likely referring to their unique qualities or abilities.

The singer also advises the partner that if they truly want the singer's heart, they need to understand that it should be a mutual effort from the beginning. They caution against becoming too comfortable too quickly, suggesting that the partner should not take the singer for granted.

The chorus repeats the phrases "Ooh say what" and "Ooh you know what's up," serving as assertions of the singer's confidence and awareness of the partner's intentions. The lyrics also mention that both parties have nothing to lose that night, indicating a sense of liberation or a shared willingness to take risks. The singer acknowledges that the partner has managed to capture their heart, but emphasizes the effort the partner needs to put in to make the relationship work. The song overall explores the dynamics of a budding romantic connection, establishing mutual expectations and boundaries.

Line by Line Meaning

You say I should be lucky to have you
You believe that I should feel fortunate to be with you

'Cause if you had it your way I would be next to you
Because if things went according to your desires, I would always be by your side

You know that I'm down to ride babe
You understand that I am willing to support you, babe

Just got to make some time to vibe babe
We just need to find some time to connect and enjoy each other's company, babe

And we gon have a good time
And we are going to have a great time together

Date and time we can do it
We can set a specific date and time to make it happen

Let me know what it is we can do it baby
Inform me of your desires, and we can make it happen, baby

Don't be on nothin' foolish
Don't engage in any foolish behavior

'Cause as quick as you had me you can lose me baby
Because you can easily lose my affection as quickly as you gained it, baby

Let's get together baby if you really 'bout it
If you are genuinely committed, let's come together, baby

'Cause if you swing my way come close I can show you my magic
If you align yourself with me, come closer, and I can reveal my special qualities to you

I can show you my magic but if
I can impress and enchant you, but only if

You want my heart then you should know
If you desire my love, you need to understand

Right from the start
From the very beginning of our relationship

Don't get too comfortable no
Do not become overly complacent

Ooh say what
Oh, what are you saying?

Ooh you know what's up
You know what's happening, right?

What's the move
What is our plan?

'Cause tonight we both got nothin' to lose
Because tonight, we both have nothing to risk

No cap you the one that I choose
Honestly, you are the one I choose

Drop top I'm rollin' with you
I am riding with you in a convertible car

Stole my heart just like a bandit
You captured my heart like a skilled thief

But you puttin' in work to make it happen
However, you are making efforts to make our relationship work

You already know I got to have it
You are already aware that I must have it

Don't try to impress I can't stand it
Do not attempt to impress me; I cannot tolerate it

Aye we pullin' up to valet
Hey, we are arriving at the valet parking

You already speakin' my language
You are already communicating in a way that resonates with me

Plus good conversation
In addition to engaging in meaningful conversations