Say My Name
Britney Spears vs. Destiny's Child Lyrics

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Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

Any other day
I would call and you would say
Baby how's your day
But today, it ain't the same
Every other word
Is "uh-huh" yeah "okay"
Could it be that you
Are at the crib with another lady
If you took it there
First of all, let me say
I am not the one
To sit around, and be played
So prove yourself to me
I am the girl that you claim
Why don't you say the thangs
That you said to me yesterday

I know you say that I am assuming things
Something's going down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
If nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you say everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

What is up with this
Tell the truth,who you with
How would you like it if
I came over with my clique
Don't try to change it now
See you gotta bounce
When two seconds ago
You said you just got in the house
It's hard to believe that you
Are at home, by yourself
When I just heard the voice
Heard the voice of someone else
Just this question why
Do you feel you gotta lie
Gettin' caught up in your game
When you can not say my name

I know you say that I am assuming things
Something's going down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
If nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you say everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

I know you say that I am assuming things
Something's going down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
If nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you say everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby

Baby say my name, say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady

Ain't callin' me baby
Baby say my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child talk about a woman confronting her cheating partner. The song encourages the man to say her name and tell her the truth about his infidelity. The woman is suspicious of her partner's behavior and wants to know the reason for the sudden change in his behavior. Throughout the song, she urges him to be honest with her and reveal the identity of the other woman.

The lyrics are powerful and the melody is catchy, making the song an instant hit. The message of the song is relatable and has resonated with listeners worldwide. The empowerment and strength that the lyrics exude have made it a feminist anthem for women who have been cheated on.

Line by Line Meaning

Say my name, say my name
Address me by my name

If no one is around you
When there is no one with you

Say baby I love you
Express your love for me

If you ain't runnin' game
If you are not playing around

You actin' kinda shady
Your behavior is suspicious

Ain't callin' me baby
You are not addressing me affectionately

Why the sudden change
What caused this sudden change in behavior?

Better say my name
It's important that you address me by my name

Any other day
On any other day

I would call and you would say
You would answer my call and exchange pleasantries

Baby how's your day
You would ask me how my day has been

But today, it ain't the same
But today, things have changed

Every other word
Most of what you say

Is 'uh-huh' yeah 'okay'
Consists of non-committal phrases, without much meaning

Could it be that you
Is it possible that you

Are at the crib with another lady
Are at home with another woman

If you took it there
If you are being unfaithful

First of all, let me say
Firstly, I want to state

I am not the one
I won't allow you to deceive or play me

To sit around, and be played
To let you toy with my emotions

So prove yourself to me
Demonstrate your loyalty to me

I am the girl that you claim
I am the girl that you say you love

Why don't you say the thangs
Why don't you say the things

That you said to me yesterday
That you said to me in the past

I know you say that I am assuming things
I know you claim I am paranoid without evidence

Something's going down that's the way it seems
It appears that something is happening

Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
There is no valid reason for your suspicious or unusual behavior

If nobody's holding you back from me
If no one is stopping you from being with me

'Cause I know how you usually do
Because I am familiar with your behavior

When you say everything to me times two
When you say things to me twice over

Why can't you just tell the truth
Why can't you be honest with me?

If somebody's there then tell me who
If there is someone else with you, just tell me

What is up with this
What is the issue here?

Tell the truth, who you with
Be honest, who are you with?

How would you like it if
How would you feel if

I came over with my clique
I showed up with my friends

Don't try to change it now
Don't attempt to alter things now

See you gotta bounce
You have to leave

When two seconds ago
A moment earlier

You said you just got in the house
You claimed you just arrived home

It's hard to believe that you
I find it difficult to trust that you

Are at home, by yourself
Are at home alone

When I just heard the voice
When I clearly heard the voice

Heard the voice of someone else
Heard someone else's voice

Just this question why
I just have one question

Do you feel you gotta lie
Do you feel the need to lie?

Gettin' caught up in your game
Getting entangled in your deceitful ploys

When you can not say my name
When you cannot even address me by my name

Baby say my name, say my name, say my name
Address me by my name repeatedly

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Kelendria Rowland, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, Latavia Roberson, Letoya Luckett

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