Say
B.O.X. Lyrics

The lyrics of B.O.X.'s song "Say" express the deep longing and reluctance to let go of a past love. The opening lines compare the fleeting nature of dreams that disappear upon waking to the hope that the person they're addressing is not just a fading memory. They express a desire for the person to be different, to be special, but it seems that they have come to the realization that they have to let them go, and they question whether they should move on.

The chorus reinforces the plea for the person not to say goodbye and not to leave. They emphasize that their love is solely reserved for this individual and they don't want to let go or experience the pain of separation. The repetition of "goodbye" reflects the singer's reluctance and refusal to accept the end of the relationship. It shows that they wish to hold on desperately, even if it means begging the person to return.

As the song progresses, they acknowledge that even if they close their eyes or try to cover their tears, they can still hear the sound of their voice calling out for the person. They realize that this is the sound of parting, and though they believed their love was eternal, they now question if it was ever meant to be. This realization leads to another plea for the person not to say goodbye and not to leave.

In the bridge, the lyrics shift to a dialogue, with the singer asking the person what they are going to say and expressing a familiarity with their wishes and thoughts. They convey a sense of dependency on this person and how they feel empty without them, crying every night. They desperately call out for them to stay and beg them not to say that they no longer love them, even if the person cannot hear.

The song ends with a final plea for the person not to say goodbye and not to leave. They declare that their love is meant for each other and express their desire to love and hold onto them. The repetition of "goodbye" in the last line emphasizes their desperate plea for the person to come back.