Say My Name
Destiny‘s Child Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Destiny’s Child's song "Say My Name" express concern and suspicion over a cheating partner. The singer demands that their partner say their name and express their love, suggesting that the partner is being unfaithful and acting suspiciously. The lyrics suggest that the partner is avoiding contact and acting strange, increasing the singer's suspicion that they are cheating.
The line “Say my name, say my name" is the most potent and memorable line from the song with the repetition of the line indicating the urgency of the situation. The song is a powerful expression of female empowerment as they demand respect and honesty from their partner. The chorus reinforces the singer's message that their partner needs to give them the love and attention that they deserve.
The song was a significant commercial and critical success, earning Destiny’s Child two Grammy Awards in 2001 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song. Since its release, the song has become a staple of pop and R&B music and remains a cultural touchstone more than two decades later.
Line by Line Meaning
Say my name, say my name
Address me by my name
If no one is around you
In case there's no one else nearby
Say baby I love you
Express your love towards me
If you ain't runnin' game
If you're not playing around
You actin' kinda shady
You're behaving suspiciously
Ain't callin' me baby
You're not calling me darling
Why the sudden change
What made you change your behavior all of a sudden?
Better say my name
You better address me by my name
Any other day
On any different day
I would call and you would say
I would call you and you would respond
Baby how's your day
Darling, how was your day?
But today, it ain't the same
But today, things are different
Every other word
Each alternate word
Is "uh-huh" yeah "okay"
You're just agreeing noncommitally
Could it be that you
Is it possible that you
Are at the crib with another lady
You're at your home with another woman
If you took it there
If that's what's happening
First of all, let me say
Before anything else, I need to say
I am not the one
I'm not the kind of person
To sit around, and be played
To wait around while you play games
So prove yourself to me
Convince me that you're honest
I am the girl that you claim
I'm the same girl 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 told me yesterday
I know you say that I am assuming things
I know you accuse me of making baseless assumptions
Something's going down that's the way it seems
It appears that something bad is happening
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
That shouldn't be the reason for your strange 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 know your usual behavior
When you say everything to me times two
When you repeat everything that you say
Why can't you just tell the truth
Why can't you just be honest?
If somebody's there then tell me who
If someone else is present, then tell me their name
What is up with this
What's going on here?
Tell the truth,who you with
Tell me the truth, 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 group of friends
Don't try to change it now
Don't try to alter the situation now
See you gotta bounce
You need to leave right now
When two seconds ago
Just a moment ago
You said you just got in the house
You told me you just got home
It's hard to believe that you
It's difficult to trust that you
Are at home, by yourself
Are at home, alone
When I just heard the voice
When I just heard another person's voice
Heard the voice of someone else
Heard another person's voice
Just this question why
I just have one question
Do you feel you gotta lie
Why do you feel like you have to lie?
Gettin' caught up in your game
Getting tangled in your deceitful behavior
When you can not say my name
When you can't even address me by my name
Baby say my name, say my name, say my name
Darling, 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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@Mr.Lightshine
Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless!
And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved!
1. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you!
2. Believe that God sent His Son
(Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later.
3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever.
4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever.
I'm Praying for you and you are loved!
(Romans 10:9-13)
@BigKrispy798
RIP to the talented songwriter of this song, LaShawn Daniels. You will be missed
@moniquewilliams2952
Rip Lashawn Daniels
@RaniaIsAwesome
holy shit!!! please remember to drive safely.
@tiaaine7867
Me too. Well I liked the darkchild sound.
@abbygreen4240
Krispy ikr it’s so sad
@ipaxton
I didn't know he died...that's sad....RIP
@lena505
Is it just me or is Beyoncé singing it all?
@badbitch7676
Alya 8504 Beyonce sings lead on this but you can hear letoya on you acting kinda kinda shady ain't call in me baby why the sudden change you hear latavia join late in the chorus provided the low harmonies and on the ik say that I'm sorry assuming things it shouldn't be the reason why you acting strange cuss ik how you usually do why can't you just tell the truth part
@Ness1212
back down, obviously not anyone knows about singing like you do. congrats, you part of the 1% in this world. for everybody else, beyonce sang it yall. good night.
@emiliarose6366
Alya 8504 her and the other 2