In June 1998, McFadden auditioned for the new Irish male band (at the time), Westlife with Nicky Byrne and eventually both joined the group alongside Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. McFadden left Westlife in March 2004 to spend more time with his family - he was married with two children to ex-Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona - and to work on solo projects.
Following his departure from Westlife, McFadden released his debut solo album, Irish Son which peaked within the top 5 on both the Denmark and Ireland Albums Charts, and produced his first two No. 1 solo singles "Real to Me" in four European countries and also "Almost Here", a duet with his fiancée Delta Goodrem which gained a platinum accreditation in Australia. "Like Only a Woman Can", the lead single from his second album, Set in Stone (2008), became his third No. 1 single as a solo artist. In 2010, McFadden scored his fourth No. 1 with the hit single, "Just Say So" featuring American rapper, Kevin Rudolf and gained his second Australian platinum accreditation. The single received a nomination at the 2010 ARIA Music Awards for Most Popular Australian Single.
Following the release of "Just Say So", McFadden release his third studio album, Wall Of Soundz in Australia on 23 April, 2010. The album was originally going to be released as a side-project McFadden embarked on with American songwriter Rob Conley but both decided to release it as McFadden's third solo album. It debuted at No. 27 on the ARIA Albums Chart and spent only three weeks in the ARIA top 50. "Chemical Rush" was the second single released from the album in June 2010 and peaked at No. 12 on the charts. In September 2010, McFadden released the third single titled, "Mistakes", a duet with his fiancé Delta Goodrem.
On 25th February 2011, McFadden released a new single "Just The Way You Are (Drunk at the Bar)".
Just Say So
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
We complicate things every time we fight, fight yeah
Painting pictures in my mind, mind yeah
All this time I'm being blind, blind
Well I tried so hard but it still goes on
If you're going to leave me, don't hesitate, don't believe me
Just say so, just say so
Lovers cant be leaders, they need to scream feelings
They say so, they say so
Damn feelings burning my spirit inside, inside yeah
I'm half the man you can barely recognise, recognise
Love can take me for a ride, ride yeah
Turning tables changing times, times
Well I tried so hard but it still goes on
If you're going to leave me, don't hesitate, don't believe me
Just say so, just say so
Lovers cant be leaders, they need to scream feelings
They say so, they say so
If you're going to leave me, don't hesitate, don't believe me
Just say so, just say so
Lovers cant be leaders, they need to scream feelings
They say so, they say so
If you wanna feel like me, be like me yeah, me yea
If you wanna figure out me, be like me yeah
If you're going to leave me, don't hesitate, don't believe me
Just say so, just say so
Lovers cant be leaders, they need to scream feelings
They say so, they say so
If you're going to leave me, don't hesitate, don't believe me
Just say so, just say so
Lovers cant be leaders, they need to scream feelings
They say so, they say so
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
(Just say so)
In Brian McFadden's song "Just Say So", the lyrics talk about a couple who are having difficulties communicating effectively. The first verse begins with a description of how the look in the other person's eyes is disappearing, which could be a sign that the relationship is beginning to fade. The next line indicates that the couple is making things more challenging for themselves every time they fight, demonstrating that their communication issues are getting worse. The third line talks about how he is imagining scenarios in his head and the confusion he is experiencing as he tries to make sense of the situation.
The chorus urges the other person not to hesitate to leave him if they have already made that decision. He suggests that lovers cannot be leaders, and instead, they need to express their feelings openly, making it easier for both parties. The next verse then talks about how his internal feelings are burning him up inside, highlighting the pain he is experiencing. The following line describes how he feels like he is only half of the man the other person became accustomed to, implying that the relationship is causing him to feel inadequate.
Overall, "Just Say So" is a song about the difficulties of communicating within a relationship and the emotional pain that can result when things go wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
(Just say so)
The singer urges the other person to be straightforward and honest in their communication
(Just say so)
The singer repeats his request for clear and transparent communication
(Just say so)
The singer reiterates that he wants the other person to be honest and direct with him
I see the look disappearing from your eyes, eyes yeah
The singer notices that the other person is losing interest or affection for him
We complicate things every time we fight, fight yeah
The singer acknowledges that their arguments only make their situation more difficult
Painting pictures in my mind, mind yeah
The singer imagines and daydreams about what their relationship could be like
All this time I'm being blind, blind
The singer realizes that he has been naive or unaware of the true state of their relationship
Well I tried so hard but it still goes on
The singer has put effort into making their relationship work but things are still not improving
If you're going to leave me, don't hesitate, don't believe me
The singer wants the other person to be upfront if they want to end the relationship, and not doubt his feelings
Just say so, just say so
The singer repeats his request for clear and honest communication
Lovers cant be leaders, they need to scream feelings
The singer believes that true love requires emotional expression and vulnerability, not control or manipulation
They say so, they say so
The singer affirms that this is a widely-held belief
Damn feelings burning my spirit inside, inside yeah
The singer is tormented by his emotions and how they are affecting his well-being
I'm half the man you can barely recognise, recognise
The singer feels diminished by the emotional turmoil and is barely recognizable to himself or the other person
Love can take me for a ride, ride yeah
The singer feels that love can be unpredictable and turbulent
Turning tables changing times, times
The singer senses that the dynamics of their relationship are shifting and evolving
If you wanna feel like me, be like me yeah, me yea
The singer suggests that the other person try to understand his perspective or emotions
If you wanna figure out me, be like me yeah
The singer implies that the other person needs to open up and share their own emotions to understand him better
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MCFADDEN, ROBERT CONLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
khanhd4
absolutely brilliant!
MikePolOfficial
Wow!! Hopefully it's gettin' a release in Europe. Amazing track.
john tim
BRIAN MCFADDEN RULES I LOVE THIS SONG THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!
Abhichal Jagota
It needs more ratings this songs to good to listen
Yamcha Sokidan
i love this song
SchokoHime
this is my fav song now
jorja mae
Love It(:
Analissa Yang
SO catchy... :)
habshabsrule
this song is awesome , kevin rudolf sick!!!
Skye uren
the best song ,LUV IT XD