Say Anything
EEL SOS Lyrics
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I know all about it
I took your flame and burned you out
I should have known
Now I count in fours
And make calls to Dallas
I don't blame you for not answering
Your phone
No you don't wanna talk about it
You'd rather leave it all behind
But I won't ever change my number
Just in case you change your mind
I should've given you everything
Girl I'd give everything for just
A minute of your
Time
Ooo, I would do anything
To be at Say Anything,
Back when you would give me
One more try
Raw, on forest road
With our chests surrounded
I go back there every
Time I close my eyes
Now I really know
At sea crest I found it
I wanna tell you that but
I won't even try
Cause you don't wanna talk about it
No you don't wanna talk about it
He told you "leave it all behind"
But I won't ever change my number
Just in case you change your mind
The lyrics to EEL SOS's song "Say Anything" express a sense of regret and longing for a past relationship. The opening lines of the song, "Raw, I know you are. I know all about it," suggest that the singer is aware of the emotional vulnerability and pain that the other person is experiencing. They acknowledge that they played a role in causing this pain, stating, "I took your flame and burned you out. I should have known."
The mention of "counting in fours" and making calls to Dallas indicates that the singer is actively trying to reach out to the other person, likely in attempts to reconcile. However, they recognize that the person may not be willing or ready to discuss the issues at hand, as they sing, "Cause you don't wanna talk about it. No, you don't wanna talk about it. You'd rather leave it all behind." Despite this, the singer remains hopeful, refusing to change their phone number in case the other person has a change of heart.
The second verse introduces the idea of reminiscing about a specific location and moment shared between the couple. The "forest road" and "sea crest" serve as nostalgic symbols, representing a time of connection and intimacy. The line "I won't even try" suggests that the singer understands that trying to communicate their feelings about this memory would likely be fruitless, as the other person is still unwilling to engage in conversation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Say Anything" convey a sense of remorse for past actions and a desire to reconnect with a former partner. The singer holds onto hope that the other person may eventually be open to discussing their issues and potentially giving the relationship another chance, despite the pain and distance that currently exist between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Raw, I know you are
I see your vulnerability and true emotions.
I know all about it
I understand the depth of your feelings.
I took your flame and burned you out
I unintentionally extinguished your passion by my actions.
I should have known
I realize now that I should have been aware of the consequences.
Now I count in fours
I meticulously calculate and analyze every detail.
And make calls to Dallas
I reach out to you, hoping for a response.
I don't blame you for not answering
I understand why you choose not to reply.
Your phone
Your means of communication.
Cause you don't wanna talk about it
Because you prefer to avoid discussing the matter.
No you don't wanna talk about it
You have no desire to address the issue.
You'd rather leave it all behind
You prefer to forget about everything related to it.
But I won't ever change my number
I won't modify my contact information.
Just in case you change your mind
In case you decide to reconsider and reach out to me.
I should've given you everything
I should have offered you my complete devotion.
Girl I'd give everything for just
I'd gladly sacrifice anything just to have
A minute of your
A brief moment of your
Time
Attention and presence.
Ooo, I would do anything
I am willing to do whatever it takes
To be at Say Anything,
In the situation where we can openly share our thoughts and feelings,
Back when you would give me
At a time when you were willing to grant me
One more try
Another opportunity to make things right.
Raw, on forest road
In a vulnerable state, on a secluded path.
With our chests surrounded
As our emotions overwhelm and envelop us.
I go back there every
I often revisit that same place in my thoughts
Time I close my eyes
Whenever I shut my eyes to rest or think.
Now I really know
Now I truly understand
At sea crest I found it
At the highest point of my emotions, I discovered it
I wanna tell you that but
I desire to express it to you, however
I won't even try
I refrain from attempting to do so.
He told you 'leave it all behind'
Someone advised you to forget about everything associated with it.
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Written by: EEL SOS & Classy Williams
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