SAY SOMETHING
Axel Ian 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 was 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.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.
Anywhere, I would have followed you.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
Say something
Axel Ian's song "Say Something" is a heart-wrenching track about the pain of unrequited love and the choice that comes with it. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Say something, I'm giving up on you" as the singer faces the possibility of walking away from the person they love because they haven't received any indication that the love is mutual. The song also touches on the idea of sacrifice, with the singer saying they would have followed the person they love anywhere, but they need a sign that the feelings are reciprocated.
The verses of the song offer a deeper insight into the singer's feelings. They feel small and out of their depth, acknowledging that they still have a lot to learn about love. There is a sense of vulnerability and insecurity as they admit that they may stumble and fall in their pursuit of love. They are accepting of their own shortcomings but need some reassurance from the person they love. Finally, they swallow their pride and say goodbye, acknowledging that they can't force someone to love them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
The singer is expressing that they are at their limit and would like the person they're talking to to speak up and take action.
I'll be the one, if you want me to.
If the person they're talking to wants help, the singer is willing to be the one to give it.
Anywhere, I would've followed you.
The singer is expressing their willingness to follow the person they're talking to anywhere, showing a deep level of devotion and loyalty.
And I was feeling so small.
The artist was feeling insignificant and powerless.
It was over my head.
The situation was beyond the artist's understanding or control.
I know nothing at all.
The singer is admitting their lack of knowledge or understanding about the situation.
And I will stumble and fall.
The singer is acknowledging that they may not succeed in their attempts to help or understand the situation.
I'm still learning to love.
The artist is admitting that they are still growing and figuring things out in their personal life.
Just starting to crawl.
The artist is admitting that they are just beginning to make progress in their personal growth.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.
The artist feels regretful that they were not able to connect with the person they're talking to.
And I will swallow my pride.
The singer is admitting that they will put their own pride aside in order to try and help or connect with the person they're talking to.
You're the one that I love
The artist is expressing their feelings for the person they're talking to.
And I'm saying goodbye.
The singer feels that they have reached the end of their ability to help or connect with the person they're talking to.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
The singer is repeating their opening statement, emphasizing their desire for the other person to speak up and take action.
Say something
The singer is finalizing their plea for the other person to speak up and take action.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHAD VACCARINO, IAN AXEL, MIKE CAMPBELL
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amzyangel92
I loved this when he first released it.. I still love it today. This version is just so raw, beautiful and powerful x
Tina Shafer
Ian and Chad were finalists at the New York Songwriters Circle just 2 years ago! I wish them all the success in the world, they deserve it. Amazing guys! xoxo
Beverly Hill
I LOVE THIS RENDITION MOST OF ALL. IT IS SO DEEPLY MOVING AND REACHES TO A PLACE IN THE HEART, SOUL AND SPIRIT THAT MOST SONGS DON'T GET TO. IT IS SO EMOTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING. I WILL LISTEN TO THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN! SO POWERFUL AND REAL.~~BEV~~
Erna Woodward
I just love Ian Axel"s arrangement and performance of "Say Something". I can't stop listening to it. I've tried to arrange it for trumpet (one of my collaborators), but failed. Only Ian can bring the sweet drama of this music out.
Patty Jankowski
Beautiful song that makes you feel the lyrics in the heart =(
Bmac on the radio
this song is sooo calming and relaxing very good song
chitty chitty bang bang
I Heard This Song On The Radio And I'm Glad I Looked It Up...It's Such A Beautiful Song
Maria Nguyen
I got chills from this
Rochelle Harmse
cant stop listening !!!!!!
Accipiter22
How this doesn't have millions and millions of views is beyond me