The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
Say You Will
Foreigner Lyrics
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Make up your mind tonight
Say you do, say you don't
Wanna be mine
Say you will, say you won't
Make up your mind this time
Say you will, say you will
Be mine tonight
I can't sleep, I keep dreaming of losing you
I feel so alone in the night, scared to open my eyes
I'm in too deep, I'm in over my head this time
Can't get you out of my mind no matter how hard I try
So won't you
Say you will, say you won't
Make up your mind tonight
Say you will, say you won't
Be my guiding light
Say you will, say you won't
Make up your mind this time
Say you do, say you do
You wanna be mine
I get the feeling I've never been here before
'Cause no one I've known's ever moved me the way that you do
And I know this is the real thing
It's all I've been searching for
I put it all on the line now I'm hoping you feel that way too
(And if you do) Why don't you
Say you will, say you won't
Make up your mind tonight
Say you do, say you don't
Wanna be mine
Now will you
Say you will, you say you won't
Make up your mind this time
Say you will, say you will
You'll be mine tonight
Will you tell me how much I mean to you?
Will you say you always will be true?
I need more than a come on sign
So won't you say you will be mine
Now won't you
Say you will, say you won't
Make up your mind tonight
Say you will, say you will
Be my guiding light
Say you will, say you will
Make up your mind this time
Say you do, say you do
You wanna be mine
Come on, come on
Say you will
Make up your mind tonight
Say you will, say you will
Be mine tonight
Be mine tonight
Say you will
Be mine tonight, yeah
Say you will
Be mine tonight
Say you will
Say you will
Say you will
The song “Say You Will” by Foreigner describes the feeling of insecurity and anxiousness that comes with waiting for someone’s response to an important question. The song is about a person who is in love with someone but is unsure about the other person’s feelings towards them. The lyrics express the singer's desperation and hope that the other person will make a decision soon to either be with them or let them go.
The chorus repeatedly asks the person to make a decision, to either say they will be together or not. The first verse describes the singer’s sleeplessness and fear of losing the other person. He is in love so deep that he can't get the person out of his mind. The second verse explains the singer's realization that he is experiencing true love and he has put his feelings on the line, hoping that the other person feels the same.
The song builds up with the chorus repeated several times, emphasizing the singer's urgent request for an answer. The ending repeats the title several times, "Say you will," before finally asking them to "be mine tonight." Overall, the song is a plea for resolution and clarity in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you will, say you won't
Please make a decision, will you or won't you?
Make up your mind tonight
Please make the decision tonight
Say you do, say you don't
Please tell me if you want to or don't want to
Wanna be mine
Do you want to be with me?
Be my guiding light
Will you be my support and guidance?
You'll be mine tonight
Will tonight be the night we finally become a couple?
I can't sleep, I keep dreaming of losing you
I'm so worried that I'm going to lose you
I feel so alone in the night, scared to open my eyes
I feel isolated and frightened without you
I'm in too deep, I'm in over my head this time
I've fallen too hard for you and now I'm in too deep
Can't get you out of my mind no matter how hard I try
You're always on my mind, no matter what I do
I get the feeling I've never been here before
I've never experienced love like this before
'Cause no one I've known's ever moved me the way that you do
You're the only person who has made me feel this way
And I know this is the real thing
I'm sure that what we have is true
It's all I've been searching for
Finding someone like you is all I've ever wanted
I put it all on the line now I'm hoping you feel that way too
I've taken a risk and expressed my feelings, I hope you feel the same way
Will you tell me how much I mean to you?
Can you express how much I mean to you?
Will you say you always will be true?
Will you promise to always be honest and faithful?
I need more than a come on sign
I need more than just a hint or flirtation
So won't you say you will be mine
Please commit to being with me
Come on, come on
Encouraging the person to make a decision
Be mine tonight
Will you be with me tonight?
Say you will
Please say that you will be with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
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