Generationals is an American new wave duo formed in New Orleans, Louisiana,… Read Full Bio ↴Generationals is an American new wave duo formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Grant Widmer (vocals/guitars) and Ted Joyner (vocals/guitars). The duo released their debut album, Con Law, in July 2009. An EP, Trust, followed in November 2010. Their second full-length album, Actor-Caster was released on March 29, 2011. The duo's third album, Heza, was released April 2, 2013 (their debut for Polyvinyl Records).

Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.

Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)

You Say It Too
Generationals Lyrics

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I want to make her sorryy
I want to change her mind
And when I give you your mid-night rundown
I want to say that's fine

I can't believe you say it too
You took these lies and made them true

You said this may sound enlivening
They won't expect that from you
They said to say then that's how they met you
And not a day too soon

My friends you'd think they were dreaming
They finally said how were you
I see the need for this machination
If you can get there soon

I can't believe you say it too
You took these lies and made them true

I can't believe you say it too
You took these lies and made them true

I want to make her sorry
I want to change her mind
I see the need for this machination
If we can get this right

I can't believe you say it too
You took these lies and made them true

I can't believe you say it too
You took these lies and made them true

I can't believe you say it too
You took these lies and made them true

Overall Meaning

The song "You Say It Too" by Generationals is a mid-tempo, dreamy pop-disco song about trying to make someone jealous and wanting to change their mind. The song has a playful, somewhat sneaky vibe to it, with the singer admitting to telling lies in order to achieve their goal. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer wants to make someone sorry and change their mind, possibly about ending a relationship or not reciprocating his feelings. Later in the song, it becomes clear that the person he is trying to impress is someone they both know, and that he is using "machination," or manipulation, to make her jealous.

The repeated line "I can't believe you say it too, you took these lies and made them true" suggests that the singer is surprised and impressed that the person he is speaking to is also willing to tell lies and play along with his plan. The idea that they both say the same things implies that they are working together to achieve something, and that this teamwork is effective. The chorus repeats this line a few times, driving home the idea that telling lies can sometimes lead to the truth, or at the very least, a desired outcome.

Overall, the song captures a feeling of playful deceit, where the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to win over the object of his affection. The lyrics are cleverly written, with a combination of romantic and scheming sentiments, and the instrumental backing has a laid-back, funky feel that gives the song a retro vibe.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to make her sorryy
I desire to evoke regret in her

I want to change her mind
I aim to influence her thoughts

And when I give you your mid-night rundown
At the time I narrate to you the events of the midnight

I want to say that's fine
I wish to express my approval of it

I can't believe you say it too
I am surprised you also spoke those words

You took these lies and made them true
You transformed these falsehoods into truths

You said this may sound enlivening
You remarked that this could be exciting

They won't expect that from you
They will not anticipate that from you

They said to say then that's how they met you
They suggested I narrate that as the way they encountered you

And not a day too soon
But not a single day later

My friends you'd think they were dreaming
My friends could seem like they're in a dream state