Say
Best Behavior Lyrics
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And there's somethings you don't
It's breaking my heart
When you say you don't know
You don't send no messages
Just photos no clothes
And you won't meet for coffee
Only whiskey and cokes
Know you got the impression that's okay
But it's fine
Cause i want you all the time
And i need you like you're mine
I just don't trust the signs
I don't know what to say
But it's fine
Cause i want you all the time
And i need you like you're mine
I just don't trust the signs
I don't know what to say
Oh, ooh
Yeah i don't know what to say
Oh, ooh
When you come my way
I feel indecisive
I keep checking my phone
Cause i'm still in the lobby
And you're just leaving home
You said that you'd call me
But I just never know
It shouldn't surprise me
That's the way that it goes
Know you got the impression that's okay
But it's fine
Cause i want you all the time
And i need you like you're mine
I just don't trust the signs
I don't know what to say
But it's fine
Cause i want you all the time
And i need you like you're mine
I just don't trust the signs
I don't know what to say
Oh, ooh
Yeah i don't know what to say
Oh, ooh
When you come my way
But now it's much too late
Cause i know you love the chase
Wont' you let it lay
And let me in
But it's fine
Cause i want you all the time
And i need you like you're mine
I just don't trust the signs
I don't know what to say
But cause i want you all the time
And i need you like you're mine
I just don't trust the signs
I don't know what to say
Oh, oh, oh,
Oh, oh, oooh
Oh, oooh
In "Say," the singer expresses their frustration with their significant other's reluctance to communicate openly and honestly. The relationship seems to be one-sided, with the other person only sending photos and refusing to meet up for anything other than alcohol. The singer feels their partner has given off the impression that this behavior is fine, but they can't trust the signs and feel uncertain about how to proceed. They constantly check their phone for messages and feel indecisive about the relationship. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that it may be too late - they believe their partner enjoys the chase and isn't willing to let their defenses down to truly let the other person in.
The song is a classic tale of the push and pull of a relationship. The singer wants to be with their partner but is frustrated by their lack of commitment and sincerity. There is a clear power dynamic at play, with the other person calling the shots and the singer feeling like they're always waiting around for them. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the vocal performance adds to the emotional intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's some things you say
There are certain things you say
And there's somethings you don't
And there are certain things you should not say
It's breaking my heart
Your actions and words are causing me emotional pain
When you say you don't know
When you tell me that you're unsure or ignorant
You don't send no messages
You don't ever send me messages
Just photos no clothes
You only send me photos of yourself, without clothing
And you won't meet for coffee
You refuse to meet me for a simple coffee chat
Only whiskey and cokes
You will only meet me in a bar where you drink whiskey and coke
Know you got the impression that's okay
You have the wrong idea that what you're doing is acceptable
But it's fine
But I am okay with it
Cause i want you all the time
Because I desire you constantly
And i need you like you're mine
And I require you as if you belong to me
I just don't trust the signs
I just cannot trust the signals you're sending me
I don't know what to say
I am at a loss for words
Oh, ooh
Sound effect or vocalization of frustration
Yeah i don't know what to say
Yes, I genuinely don't know what to say
When you come my way
When you approach or interact with me
I feel indecisive
I am experiencing uncertainty
I keep checking my phone
I keep looking at my phone in the hopes of receiving a message from you
Cause i'm still in the lobby
Because I am still waiting for you in the lobby
And you're just leaving home
And you have just left your house
You said that you'd call me
You promised to call me
But I just never know
But I can never be sure if you'll follow through with your promise
It shouldn't surprise me
I should not be amazed
That's the way that it goes
That things often turn out this way
But now it's much too late
But now things have gone too far
Cause i know you love the chase
Because I know that you enjoy the excitement of pursuing me
Wont' you let it lay
Won't you let the situation calm down?
And let me in
And let me into your life and trust me
Oh, oh, oh,
Repeat of a sound effect or vocalization of frustration
Oh, oh, oooh
Repeat of a sound effect or vocalization of frustration
Oh, oooh
Final sound effect or vocalization of frustration
Writer(s): Alex Gruenburg
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