You Say
C.J. Bergmen Lyrics
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Like the way the pressure drops before a storm
The smell of petrichor rising from the asphalt
And we all know the final score
It's like I'm flying into the sun
Like I'm walking towards my grave
Pull the trigger on the gun
Just say what you have to say
Oh can you say
Just say it one more time before I go
Just one more time before I go
Oh can you say
Just say what you have to say
It's been an awful week
I fucked it up and that's on me
But still I can hardly get my sleep
Wallowing in my own guilt and misery
Checking every five minutes for the guillotine
I know it's coming for me
It's like I'm flying into the sun
Like I'm walking towards my grave
Pull the trigger on the gun
Just say what you have to say
Just say what you have to say
Oh can you say
Just say it one more time before I go
Just one more time before I go
Oh can you say
Just say what you have to say
Oh
Oh
Oh can you say
Just say what you have to say
It's like I'm flying into the sun
Like I'm walking towards my grave
Pull the trigger on the gun
Just say what you have to say
Just say what you have to say
Oh can you say
Just say it one more time before I go
Just one more time before I go
Oh can you say
Just say what you have to say
Just say it one more time before I go
Just one more time before I go
Oh can you say
Just say what you have to
The lyrics to "You Say" by C.J. Bergmen convey a sense of impending doom and desperation. The opening lines describe a tense atmosphere, reminiscent of the calm before a storm. The smell of petrichor (the scent of rain on dry earth) adds to the feeling of anticipation. The following lines speak of a final score, which could be interpreted as the end of a game or a competition, but could also be read as a metaphor for the end of a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "just say what you have to say" implies that there is something left unsaid that needs to be expressed before it's too late.
As the song progresses, the mood becomes more desperate. The singer admits to having messed up and is consumed by guilt and worry. The repeated line "It's like I'm flying into the sun, like I'm walking towards my grave" underscores the feeling of impending disaster. The final chorus becomes more urgent, with the singer begging the other person to speak before it's too late.
Overall, "You Say" is a song about the fear of losing something, whether it's a relationship, a game, or one's sense of self. The repetition of the phrase "just say what you have to say" is a plea for honesty and communication, which could potentially save the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I could feel it in the air that fateful night
The atmosphere was tense and something significant was about to happen
Like the way the pressure drops before a storm
The signs were obvious and similar to the calm before a storm
The smell of petrichor rising from the asphalt
The smell of wet soil on the pavement heightened the sense of an upcoming change
And we all know the final score
The outcome of the situation was already predetermined
It's like I'm flying into the sun
The intensity and danger of the situation was comparable to flying into the sun
Like I'm walking towards my grave
The situation felt like a death sentence, with no chance of escape
Pull the trigger on the gun
The situation was tense and ready to erupt at any moment
Just say what you have to say
Get to the point and speak the truth, no matter how difficult it may be
Oh can you say
A desperate plea to hear the truth and confront the situation head-on
Just say it one more time before I go
A final request to ensure complete understanding before departing
It's been an awful week
The past week has been filled with hardship and stress
I fucked it up and that's on me
Personal responsibility for past mistakes is acknowledged
But still I can hardly get my sleep
The guilt and shame keeps the singer awake at night
Wallowing in my own guilt and misery
The singer is consumed by their negative emotions and feeling stuck in a cycle of self-pity
Checking every five minutes for the guillotine
The singer is anxious and awaiting the inevitable punishment for their mistakes
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Written by: Carsen Codel
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