SAY SOMETHING
Great Big World & Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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I'll be the one, if you want me to
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
And I will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Anywhere, I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
And anywhere, I would have followed you, oh-oh
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something
The lyrics to "Say Something" by Great Big World & Christina Aguilera convey the feelings of someone who has reached the end of their rope in a relationship. The singer is speaking directly to their partner, asking them to say something before they give up entirely. The song is a sad and emotional plea for any sort of communication from the other person in order to save the relationship. The line "And I am feeling so small" highlights the vulnerability the singer feels in this situation. They admit to not knowing everything and stumbling in their efforts to love. The repetition of "Say something, I'm giving up on you" is a powerful and heartbreaking line that conveys the finality of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant and raw portrayal of the pain of rejection and the desperation to hold on to love. The song leaves the listener with a sense of loss and the feeling that sometimes, no matter how much we want to save something, we have to surrender and let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I need to hear something from you or else I will lose hope in us.
I'll be the one, if you want me to
I will support and stay by your side if that's what you need.
Anywhere, I would've followed you
I would follow you no matter where you go or what you do.
And I am feeling so small
My confidence and sense of self-worth are dwindling.
It was over my head
The situation was beyond my understanding or ability to solve.
I know nothing at all
I have no idea how to fix things or make them better.
And I will stumble and fall
I am still not fully experienced or confident in love and may make mistakes.
I'm still learning to love
I am still growing and figuring out how to properly love and care for someone.
Just starting to crawl
I am very new and inexperienced in relationships.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
I deeply apologize for not being able to help or support you earlier.
And I will swallow my pride
I am willing to let go of my ego and do whatever it takes to make things right.
You're the one that I love
I truly love and care for you, even if it means letting go.
And I'm saying goodbye
I am reluctantly accepting that our relationship may be over and it's time to move on.
Say something
In one final plea, I am asking you to speak up and give me a reason to keep holding on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell
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@crystal6479
My eyes always get teary when I hear this song.
I remember the time everything seemed perfect, no drama, no fighting, no envy.
But as I grew older, I got to see how cruel the world and its people can be.
When I was 12, my parents started fighting a lot. My dad found out that my mom was cheating on him with someone who was 18 years younger than her. That really broke his heart, I remember seeing him cry all day.
Unfortunately,I barely get to see him now. He never comes at my place to check up, nor does my mom.
My parents were never really there for me either. They were absent for most of my life. They were never there for me when I needed them the most.
They used to be all "lovey dovey" back then but now they both hate eachother.
I lost a lot of important people through out my life too.
You don't want to imagine how I felt, when I lost the best person in my life. My little brother. He will always be in my heart, no matter what.
A lot of people would compare me to my seniors, cousins and friends etc
They would always make me feel like I was a disappointment. They would let all there anger out on me, knowing that I had a very fragile heart and was a naive child.
Honestly, it's partly my fault too. I never stood up for myself because I thought they knew what was right and I didn't.
I was just a very "coward" child.
Now that I have grown up, I am chasing after my dreams and focusing on myself and not on others. I have many people supporting me, even tho my family isn't.
Edit= I am in last year of university right now, my field was towards writing and books. My parents never really supported my dreams, but I kept going after what I wanted. What i wrote above was only half of what happened since I wanted to keep the rest private.
Know that life will always be full of obstacles, that one must pass to proceed the next level. Never give up when you are in time of distress and remember that what you're going through will eventually last.
@folarinalege9463
The worst thing in the world is when someone you made the best memories with, become a memory
@zikezition9851
That one hit deep
@folarinalege9463
@@zikezition9851 yeah i remembered it from somewhere and felt i should say it
@cchang1110
We must treasure what and who we having. Always rmmbr to count our blessings.
@honey-hw6vj
I felt that.
@sadiehardiman299
focus on me bro why do that to me
@rylee1591
You know what someone once told me “don’t take life seriously, no one ever makes it out alive.” And that hit me so hard.
@jonathanhughes5876
Thats a Van Wilder quote!!!
@ichgenieeesseltsamzusein6596
damn.
@ImHyperLOL
Basketball Girl24 I mean. They got a point.