Say So (Official Video)
Doja Cat rose from viral novelty track buzz to mainstream superstar with he… Read Full Bio ↴Doja Cat rose from viral novelty track buzz to mainstream superstar with her smooth, hypnotic, R&B-flecked pop songs of sexuality, friendship, and personal power. She gained some significant attention with her early releases, but it was her 2019 sophomore effort, Hot Pink, that took her to the top of the Hot 100. Subsequent charting singles and collaborations with SZA and Saweetie further solidified her star power, and made the arrival of her 2021 album Planet Her all the more hotly anticipated. A number two Billboard 200 hit, Planet Her also earned several Grammy nominations. Singles followed, including her savvy 2022 cover of Hole's "Celebrity Skin," 2022's "Vegas" off the Elvis soundtrack, and 2023's trip-hop-inflected "Attention," all of which spotlighted Doja's adventurous, genre-crossing sensibilities. The latter track and "Paint the Town Red" appeared on her fourth album, 2023's Scarlet, which found her digging deep into her rap and hip-hop roots and became her third consecutive album to hit the Top Ten of the Billboard 200. Doja Cat was born Amala Zandile Dlamini in 1995 in Tarzana, California, the daughter of South African actor Dumisani Dlamini and painter Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer. After moving to New York for a few years, she returned to California with her mother. As a child, she studied piano and took tap, ballet, and jazz dance lessons. She also discovered surfing and breakdancing. By her teens, she was teaching herself to sing and listening to an eclectic mix of hip-hop, indie rock, R&B, and electronic music. Doja also began recording songs on her computer and in 2014 released her debut EP, Purrr! She quickly found herself with a viral hit with the track "So High." More singles followed, including the languid "Nunchucks" and "No Police," each one grabbing attention online. Another single, "Mooo!," arrived in 2018 and quickly went viral. On the heels of that success, Doja Cat issued her full-length debut album, Amala, which found her expanding upon her dreamy, meme-friendly sound with more hip-hop-, pop-, and R&B-infused tracks, including "Candy" and "Roll with Us." In 2019, she issued an expanded version of Amala that added the singles "Juicy" and "Tia Tamara," featuring Rico Nasty. Her sophomore album, Hot Pink, was quick to follow; with features from Smino, Gucci Mane, and Tyga, the 2019 LP leaned more into the sexually wry aspects of her ever-shifting persona. A Top Ten hit on the Billboard 200, the album's fifth single, "Say So," pushed her even further up the charts. After making a steady rise in the Hot 100 at the start of 2020, the multi-platinum track finally hit number one in May, boosted by a Nicki Minaj remix. After picking up a couple of American Music Awards, Doja carried the momentum from her breakout year into 2021. She began appearing alongside established celebrities more frequently, adding a guest feature to Saweetie's single "Best Friend," contributing to an Ariana Grande remix with Megan Thee Stallion, and releasing the SZA-assisted single "Kiss Me More." All of this led up to the June 2021 release of her third full-length studio album, Planet Her. It featured guest spots from Young Thug, the Weeknd, JID, and others, and its cover art was shot by photographer David LaChapelle. The album, which reached number two on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B albums chart, also garnered Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. In February 2022, Doja hit number 18 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart with a cover of Hole's "Celebrity Skin," which featured lyrics reworked by her and Courtney Love. That same year, she reached the Top Ten of the Hot 100 with "Vegas," her contribution to the soundtrack to director Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic. In June 2023, she debuted the '90s trip-hop-inspired "Attention" as the first track released off her fourth studio album, Scarlet. Another song, "Paint the Town Red," followed that August as the official first single. Arriving that September, the album found Doja balancing her pop-R&B style with tracks that embraced her rap and hip-hop roots. It featured production by a handful of artists, including Earl on the Beat, D.A. Got That Dope, and Y2K, among others. A Top Five album on both the Billboard 200 and Rap Albums charts, Scarlet also earned several Grammy nominations, including Best Pop Solo Performance for "Paint the Town Red" and Best Rap Song for "Attention."

Say So
Doja Cat Lyrics


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Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so

It's been a long time since you fell in love
You ain't coming out your shell, you really ain't been yourself
Tell me what must I do (do tell, my love)
'Cause luckily I'm good at reading
I wouldn't bug him, but he won't stop cheesin'
And we can dance all day around it
If you front then I'll be bouncing
If you want it scream and shout it, babe
Before I leave you dry

Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so (yeah)

Let me check my chest, my breath right quick (ha)
He ain't never seen it in a dress like this (ah)
He ain't never even been impressed like this
Prolly why I got him quiet on the set like zip
Like it, love it, need it bad
Take it, own it, steal it, fast
Boy, stop playing, grab my ass
Why you actin' like you shy?
Shut it, save it, keep it, pushin'
Why you beating 'round the bush?
And knowing you want all this woman
Never knock it 'til you try (yeah, yeah)
All of them bitches hating I have you with me
All of my niggas saying you mad committed
Realer than anybody you had, and pretty
All of that body-ody, the ass and titties

Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?




Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so

Overall Meaning

The song "Say So" by Doja Cat describes a woman who is waiting for her partner to express his feelings towards her. She says that she is ready to be with him and wants him to communicate his desire for her to further pursue their relationship. In the opening line, she emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and urges him to stay focused on the current situation. The woman regrets not knowing how her partner felt earlier, indicating that she would have acted differently if she had known. She encourages him to be open with his feelings and communicate so they can move forward.


The verse then transitions into the chorus where she repeats the phrase "why don't you say so?" She expresses frustration that her partner hasn't made his intentions clear, despite her willingness to be with him. The woman also acknowledges that it has been a long time since her partner has been in love and is not acting like himself. She asks what she needs to do to get him to open up and communicate his emotions. She describes herself as someone who is good at reading emotions and is willing to dance around the topic if he's not ready to express himself fully. The woman wants her partner to know that if he wants her, he needs to communicate it clearly.


Overall, the song is an encouragement for people in relationships to be open and honest with their feelings. It emphasizes the idea that communication is key in order to build trust and intimacy with one another.


Line by Line Meaning

Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
Let's enjoy each moment together, regardless of the time of day.


I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
If you had just told me, I would have been happy to let you.


Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
I didn't realize there was a problem, and I can't handle any more issues.


You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
If you want to keep my attention, you need to let me know.


It's been a long time since you fell in love
It seems like it's been a while since you've been in a real relationship.


You ain't coming out your shell, you really ain't been yourself
You've been keeping to yourself and haven't shown your true personality.


Tell me what must I do (do tell, my love)
Please tell me what I can do to help.


'Cause luckily I'm good at reading
Fortunately, I have good intuition and can sense what you need.


I wouldn't bug him, but he won't stop cheesin'
I don't want to bother him, but he can't stop smiling.


And we can dance all day around it
We can keep avoiding the issue all day if you want.


If you front then I'll be bouncing
If you're not truthful, I'll leave.


If you want it scream and shout it, babe
If you really want it, be vocal about it.


Let me check my chest, my breath right quick (ha)
Let me take a quick moment to compose myself.


He ain't never seen it in a dress like this (ah)
He has never seen me look this good in a dress before.


He ain't never even been impressed like this
He is genuinely impressed with my appearance.


Prolly why I got him quiet on the set like zip
That's probably why he's so quiet and focused on me.


Like it, love it, need it bad
I really enjoy this and want it badly.


Take it, own it, steal it, fast
Let's move quickly and make it ours.


Boy, stop playing, grab my ass
Don't be shy, grab me already.


Why you actin' like you shy?
Why are you pretending to be shy?


Shut it, save it, keep it, pushin'
Stop talking and keep it going.


Why you beating 'round the bush?
Why are you avoiding the topic?


And knowing you want all this woman
I know you want me and everything I have to offer.


Never knock it 'til you try (yeah, yeah)
Don't judge it until you've experienced it yourself.


All of them bitches hating I have you with me
Other women are jealous that I have you by my side.


All of my niggas saying you mad committed
All of my friends are saying you're really committed to me.


Realer than anybody you had, and pretty
I am more genuine and attractive than anyone you've been with before.


All of that body-ody, the ass and titties
All of my curves and assets make me desirable and sexy.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amala Zandile Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Lydia Asrat

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[LYRICS]
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
It's been a long time since you fell in love
You ain't coming out your shell, you really ain't been yourself
Tell me what must I do (do tell, my love)
'Cause luckily I'm good at reading
I wouldn't bug him, but he won't stop cheesin'
And we can dance all day around it
If you front then I'll be bouncing
If you want it scream and shout it, babe
Before I leave you dry
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so (yeah)
Let me check my chest, my breath right quick (ha)
He ain't never seen it in a dress like this (ah)
He ain't never even been impressed like this
Prolly why I got him quiet on the set like zip
Like it, love it, need it bad
Take it, own it, steal it, fast
Boy, stop playing, grab my ass
Why you actin' like you shy?
Shut it, save it, keep it, pushin'
Why you beating 'round the bush?
And knowing you want all this woman
Never knock it 'til you try (yeah, yeah)
All of them bitches hating I have you with me
All of my niggas saying you mad committed
Realer than anybody you had, and pretty
All of that body-ody, the ass and titties
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it, say so



All comments from YouTube:

@furcoatt

ever wanted to know what the colour pink would sound like if it was a song?
this

@chxnces2871

Fur Coat Y E S

@i_eat_rocks1481

Neon pink

@avaa5535

maybe even... hot pink 😳

@peekaboo3360

@@i_eat_rocks1481 noen pink

@Htatoohlaing

@@avaa5535 aaaaah i see what you did there.

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@venedictlee

WHY IS HER MUSIC SO DIVERSE

@robbie.broadstock5645

samples are a magical thing

@denisethelobster1597

@@robbie.broadstock5645 which song did she sample?

@robbie.broadstock5645

@@denisethelobster1597 Chic 'Good Times'

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