Say Something
Drake feat. Timbaland & Miguel Lyrics
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You and me, only
I did it all for you
Still, you were lonely
We can work it out
Uhh, But I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved
You just stuck standin' there
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Say say something, baby, say something, baby, say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Yeah, it really sucks whenever since I’ve been long gone
I traded in my senorita for a microphone
I hate the way you fell apart girl, its sad to see
Your life is good but me and you we're a catastrophe
If I was unsuccessful would you be satisfied
I need a paramedic girl, I’m feeling paralyzed
If I could choose, you will always be a friend to me
The more money I made you acting like my enemy
It's crazy, I can’t help it if you're really ashamed
All the pressure would turn you into my diamond babe
How can something so familiar be so strange
Closest friends get estranged when the status change
Ah, is it my mistake, think that where I am and where you at
And my homeboy Larry Live is the only one that had my back
You were the perfect girl, now it seems we don’t match
Is it the money, want me to give it back?
This shit was all I knew
You and me, only
I did it all for you
Still, you were lonely
We can work it out
Uhh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved
That person has it all
You just stuck standin' there
But I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Say say something, baby, say something, baby, say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I am the topic of conversation
This is celebration
Let's toast to the fact that I've moved out my mama's basement
To a condo downtown, 'cause it's 'all about location'
I'm sitting, drink wine and watch Californication of life
You should have been here to kick it with me
We could have split this whole thing up, fifty fifty
But now I'm at the forty forty getting bitches tipsy
Killing shit, the ever so talented Mr. Ripley
How I go from being the man that you argue with
To me and Dwayne Carter putting out the hardest shit
I should want to go back to the one I started with
But I'm addicted to this life, it's gonna be hard to quit
Yeah, just ask me how things are coming along
You could tell me that you've never heard none of my songs
As long as you end up saying one day you plan to listen
'Cause what's a star when it's most important fan is missing?
This shit was all I knew
You and me, only
I did it all for you
Still, you were lonely
We can work it out
Uhh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved
That person has it all
You just stuck standin' there
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Say say something, baby, say something, baby, say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
The lyrics of "Say Something" by Drake featuring Timbaland and Miguel talk about the relationship between two people that have grown apart. The chorus "I'm gonna need you to say something, baby" is sung repeatedly emphasizing the need for communication in their relationship. The song starts with Drake acknowledging that he gave up everything he knew for this other person, but she was still lonely. Despite their past, things have changed, and the success of one person has brought pain to the other. These lines convey the message that success changes people's dynamics, and the people who were once closest to them might get left behind.
Drake continues to discuss how he's moved on and talks about his success, which is now the topic of conversation. The lines "I'm sitting, drink wine, and watch Californication of life" is a metaphor for his glamorous lifestyle. He then wonders what could have happened if the other person had been there to share it with him, but now he's addicted to this lifestyle. The verses end with Drake expressing his frustration with the other person not acknowledging his success, conveying that the admiration of someone you care about matters the most, no matter how successful you are.
Overall, "Say Something" by Drake featuring Timbaland and Miguel is a song about how success changes people and relationships. The need for communication is vital, and sometimes people who were once close can grow apart. The fear of losing admiration can push someone to seek validation.
Line by Line Meaning
This shit was all I knew
My whole life revolved around our relationship
You and me, only
We were each other's everything
I did it all for you
My actions were motivated by my love for you
Still, you were lonely
Despite my efforts, you were never truly happy
We can work it out
We can overcome our problems and fix our relationship
Uhh, But I guess things change
Unfortunately, circumstances change and we can't control everything
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
Seeing someone else doing well can be painful when you're not
When you're no longer involved
Once you're out of someone's life, they can move on and succeed without you
That person has it all
The person you left behind is now successful and has everything they need
You just stuck standin' there
You're left with nothing and feeling stuck in the past
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I need to hear your opinion and feelings to understand why things went wrong
Yeah, it really sucks whenever since I’ve been long gone
It's difficult to see you struggling now that I'm not in your life anymore
I traded in my senorita for a microphone
I gave up personal relationships for my music career
Your life is good but me and you we're a catastrophe
You may be doing well now, but our relationship was a disaster
Is it the money, want me to give it back?
Do you blame my success and money for the downfall of our relationship?
I am the topic of conversation
My success and fame have made me the subject of people's conversations
You should have been here to kick it with me
I wish you were here to share in my success
But now I'm at the forty forty getting bitches tipsy
I'm at a successful point in my life where I'm enjoying the perks
I'm addicted to this life, it's gonna be hard to quit
I love my success and it will be hard to give it up
As long as you end up saying one day you plan to listen
I hope you'll eventually listen to my music and understand why I pursued this career
What's a star when it's most important fan is missing?
I feel like our relationship was the most important thing and now that it's gone, my success doesn't matter as much
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUBREY GRAHAM, WRITERS UNKNOWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mihai Voevod
No comments ? Wow. Dont know if this is the original post but if it is it proves that you also need luck and promotion for success, this remix is hella good
cheezesaints
damn