Michael Collins started his musical career under the name Run DMT, making l… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Collins started his musical career under the name Run DMT, making lo-fi psych-pop with a chillwave feel. After a lawsuit and a slight change of focus, he reappeared as Salvia Plath, releasing the nicely done psych-folk album The Bardo Story in 2013. One (more) name change and musical shift later, Collins came back with Drugdealer, a project with a more laid-back, early-'70s singer/songwriter vibe. Stripped of much of the densely layered, heavily psychedelic approach he'd used in the past, Collins is more content to focus on the songs as much as the sound this time around.

were you saying something
Drugdealer Lyrics

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Were you saying something?
Or is it just
La la la la la?
Oh, you are so funny girl
Ha ha ha ha ha
And you say it′s love
Just the way I talk
And I'm in the clouds

′Cause you are in my thoughts
Oh I know, I know, I know
How it feels
Can this trip be real?
You' ve got to show
How you feel
Were you painting something?
Or is it just
Da da da da da da?
Or you like money girl?
Oh la la la la la
And you say it's love
Just the way I talk
And I′m in the clouds
Cause you are in my thoughts
Oh I know, I know, I know
How it feels
Can this trip be real?

You′ve got to show
How you feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Were you saying something?” are reflective of a youthful and carefree love, with the singer expressing their infatuation for the object of their affection. The repetitive use of “la la la” and “da da da” suggests a sense of playfulness and whimsy, as if the singer is not taking their feelings or the situation too seriously. The line “Or you like money girl? Oh la la la la la” could be interpreted as the singer teasing their partner, questioning if their affections are genuine or simply motivated by financial gain.

Throughout the song, the singer is unsure if their partner feels the same way as them, repeatedly questioning “How it feels/Can this trip be real?” The repetition of the phrase “I know, I know, I know” suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves that their love is real and that their partner feels the same way, despite any doubts they may have. Overall, “Were you saying something?” captures the excitement, uncertainty, and playful nature of young love.

Line by Line Meaning

Were you saying something?
Did you have something important to say, or were you just making meaningless noise?

Or is it just La la la la la?
Are you simply singing nonsense syllables, or is there a deeper meaning to your words?

Oh, you are so funny girl Ha ha ha ha ha
You are entertaining with your laughter and humor.

And you say it′s love Just the way I talk
You claim that your feelings towards me are love, but it's just based on how I speak.

And I'm in the clouds ′Cause you are in my thoughts
I'm lost in thought and distracted by you.

Oh I know, I know, I know How it feels Can this trip be real?
I understand the feeling, but I wonder if it's really genuine.

You' ve got to show How you feel
You need to demonstrate your true emotions and intentions.

Were you painting something?
Were you creating a work of art with your words or actions?

Or is it just Da da da da da da?
Are you merely babbling nonsense or is there a deeper meaning to your actions?

Or you like money girl? Oh la la la la la
Are you only interested in money or material possessions? It seems like you are.

Writer(s): Micheal Collins

Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.