Say Something
Farrell Perry Lyrics

The lyrics of Farrell Perry's song "Say Something" portray the excitement and passion of a new romance between two people. The singer of the song describes themselves as someone who loves to be in the midst of a crowd, to make love passionately, and to keep a fire burning- all traits that allude to their passion and energy. The lyrics then shift to the singer's discovery of someone who they feel is their equal- "Like the shade meets the shadow, like a man meets his match." In a crowded room, this person stands out to them, and they feel a strong connection, with her eyes reaching out to them. The lyrics continue with powerful imagery of nature- "like the clouds meet the mountains and they sing out snowy notes" and cherubs turning away their blushing faces, leaving the singers "aroused and bare". In the final chorus, the singer encourages their love interest to say something and "sing out snowy notes"- a metaphor for their passion and the way that they complement each other perfectly.

The lyrics of Farrell Perry's "Say Something" use vivid and significant imagery to convey the strong emotions of the singer. The use of the metaphor of the shade meeting the shadow and a man finding his match suggests that the singer has been searching for someone who they feel is their equal and has finally found it. The use of the natural imagery of clouds and mountains seems to suggest the overwhelming and powerful nature of the singer's feelings. Finally, the use of the cherubs turning away their faces and leaving the singers "aroused and bare" portrays the intimacy and intensity of their connection. The repetition of the "When you're someone who meets someone" line throughout the song emphasizes the theme of finding the right match and the excitement and energy this can bring.