Say Something
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Say something, I'm giving up on you
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 am 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
And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
And anywhere, I would have followed you, oh-oh
Say something, I'm giving up on you





Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something

Overall Meaning

Big's song Say Something is a heart-wrenching ballad about the moment when one person finally decides to surrender and let go of a relationship while the other half is still holding on. The opening line, "Say something, I'm giving up on you," immediately sets the theme of the song – plea for one more chance, one last effort to rekindle the love that seems lost. The second line, "I'll be the one if you want me to," shows an unwavering commitment to the relationship, regardless of whether the other person still wants it. The next line, "Anywhere, I would've followed you," highlights the lengths to which the singer would go to keep the relationship alive, including putting aside their own desires for the other person's happiness.


As the song continues, the singer expresses their feelings of inadequacy, admitting that they feel "so small". The phrase "it was over my head, I know nothing at all" further drives home this point – the singer feels like they're in over their head with love and relationships and can't seem to get things right. Despite their struggles, they're still determined to love and learn, expressing a willingness to stumble and fall as they try to navigate the complexities of love.


The chorus repeats the original plea to "say something" and not let the relationship slip away. However, it's clear that the singer is resigned to the fact that saying goodbye might be the only option left. The last repeated line, "Say something," is a final desperate plea for the other person to "say something" before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Say something, I'm giving up on you
I am reaching out to you for a response, but if you choose not to reply, then I have to accept that our relationship is over.


I'll be the one, if you want me to
If you need someone to lean on and be there for you, I can play that role in your life.


Anywhere, I would've followed you
I am willing to go to any lengths to earn your affection and trust.


And I am feeling so small
I have an overwhelming sense of insignificance in your presence and am unsure of how to proceed.


It was over my head
This situation has surpassed my capacity for understanding and control.


I know nothing at all
Despite trying to make sense of this complex matter, I still feel clueless and uninformed.


And I will stumble and fall
I will make mistakes and fumble my way through dealing with this situation and my emotions.


I'm still learning to love
I am trying to navigate the complexities of developing feelings for you while struggling with complications in our relationship.


Just starting to crawl
I am in the early stages of this journey to learn and grow in love and relationships.


I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
I regret not being able to connect with you emotionally and not making enough progress in our relationship.


And I will swallow my pride
I will put aside my ego and pride and prioritize what is best for us and our relationship.


You're the one that I love
Despite any setbacks or difficulties we may be facing, my love for you remains steadfast and unwavering.


And I'm saying goodbye
If we cannot work through our issues and move forward positively, I will need to say farewell to this relationship.




Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@crystal6479

My eyes always get teary when I hear this song.
I remember the time everything seemed perfect, no drama, no fighting, no envy.
But as I grew older, I got to see how cruel the world and its people can be.
When I was 12, my parents started fighting a lot. My dad found out that my mom was cheating on him with someone who was 18 years younger than her. That really broke his heart, I remember seeing him cry all day.
Unfortunately,I barely get to see him now. He never comes at my place to check up, nor does my mom.
My parents were never really there for me either. They were absent for most of my life. They were never there for me when I needed them the most.
They used to be all "lovey dovey" back then but now they both hate eachother.
I lost a lot of important people through out my life too.
You don't want to imagine how I felt, when I lost the best person in my life. My little brother. He will always be in my heart, no matter what.

A lot of people would compare me to my seniors, cousins and friends etc
They would always make me feel like I was a disappointment. They would let all there anger out on me, knowing that I had a very fragile heart and was a naive child.
Honestly, it's partly my fault too. I never stood up for myself because I thought they knew what was right and I didn't.
I was just a very "coward" child.

Now that I have grown up, I am chasing after my dreams and focusing on myself and not on others. I have many people supporting me, even tho my family isn't.

Edit= I am in last year of university right now, my field was towards writing and books. My parents never really supported my dreams, but I kept going after what I wanted. What i wrote above was only half of what happened since I wanted to keep the rest private.
Know that life will always be full of obstacles, that one must pass to proceed the next level. Never give up when you are in time of distress and remember that what you're going through will eventually last.



All comments from YouTube:

@folarinalege9463

The worst thing in the world is when someone you made the best memories with, become a memory

@zikezition9851

That one hit deep

@folarinalege9463

@@zikezition9851 yeah i remembered it from somewhere and felt i should say it

@cchang1110

We must treasure what and who we having. Always rmmbr to count our blessings.

@honey-hw6vj

I felt that.

@sadiehardiman299

focus on me bro why do that to me

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@rylee1591

You know what someone once told me “don’t take life seriously, no one ever makes it out alive.” And that hit me so hard.

@jonathanhughes5876

Thats a Van Wilder quote!!!

@ichgenieeesseltsamzusein6596

damn.

@ImHyperLOL

Basketball Girl24 I mean. They got a point.

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