What I Say
Danny Michaels Lyrics
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Don't know what I was thinking
I'm bringing you flowers
I'm making it up to you
Don't know what I was thinking
I figured it out I need you
Don't know why I didn't know it then
Don't know what I was thinking
When it's going along when it's something to give
That's when I feel I have to wonder
Oh, but I was a fool I was listening to everything except
For what my heart was saying
I figured it out I need you
Don't know why I didn't know it then
I got it all wrong I miss you mmmmm
Don't know what I was thinking
I know what I have said "it's over"
But I know what I want now, it's you, it's you, it's you
I figured it out I need you
Don't know why I didn't know it then
I got it all wrong I miss you
Don't know what I was thinking oohh
Don't know what I was thinking
Don't know what I was thinking
The lyrics of Danny Michaels's song What I Say seem to be about regret and realizing the value of someone after they're gone. It appears that the singer has made a mistake and has hurt their significant other. The first verse implies that the singer must have done something wrong (the reason is not stated), and they are now taking the next train to see them and apologize, with flowers in hand. The repeated phrase "don't know what I was thinking" implies that the singer recognizes their error but cannot explain why they made it in the first place.
In the chorus, the singer admits that they need their partner and regrets not realizing it before. They acknowledge that they were foolish and didn't listen to their heart. The final verse shows the singer's determination to make things right, even though they had previously said "it's over." They know what they want now, and it's their partner.
Overall, the song seems to be an apology and an admission of love. The singer recognizes their mistake and regrets not seeing the value in their partner sooner. It's a universal theme of regret and the realization of what's important too late.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in some way I'm taking the next train
I am leaving my current situation and moving forward toward something different.
Don't know what I was thinking
I made a decision or took action without fully considering the consequences or my own feelings.
I'm bringing you flowers
I am trying to make amends or show my love and affection.
I'm making it up to you
I acknowledge I have done something wrong and am trying to make things right.
I figured it out I need you
I came to the realization that I truly need and want you in my life.
Don't know why I didn't know it then
I am unsure why it took me so long to figure out my true feelings.
I got it all wrong I miss you
I made a mistake and regret not having you in my life.
When it's going along when it's something to give
When things are going well and there is potential for something positive, I start to question whether I truly deserve it.
That's when I feel I have to wonder
I begin to doubt myself and my own worthiness in the midst of a promising situation.
Oh, but I was a fool I was listening to everything except
For what my heart was saying
I made a mistake by not following my heart and instead listening to outside opinions or factors.
I know what I have said "it's over"
I have previously ended our relationship or indicated that I do not want to be together.
But I know what I want now, it's you, it's you, it's you
Despite what I had previously said or done, I now realize that I want to be with you and only you.
Don't know what I was thinking oohh
Once again, I acknowledge I made a mistake and did not fully consider my own feelings or the consequences of my actions.
Don't know what I was thinking
I continue to reflect on my past actions and wish I had acted differently.
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Written by: ADAM TEDDY THOMPSON
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