Say Something
Hearty Har Lyrics
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At the wynn
Dealers looking through my skin
Never was a gamblin man
Til they put that money in my hand
Say something (when it aint right)
Say something (put up a fight)
Or say nothing at all
She's driving down Paradise
With a Baby in the back seat
Flicks her cigarette out the window
Into the desert heat
Late to her shift working at the cantina
Got no one to watch the baby,
Thinks she might just leave her
Say something (when it aint right)
Say something (put up a fight)
Say something (turn on the light)
Or say nothing at all
Negotiations in the air
Rosies been thinking about changing her hair
Just when I thought I didn't even care
The man with the paper said sign right there
All cashed out
Busted and broken
Grinding my teeth
On the words left unspoken
Judge and the dealer
Both hand in hand
Nobodys guilty in the promised land
Say something (when it aint right)
Say something (put up a fight)
Say something (turn on the light)
Or say nothing at all
Say Something
Say Something
Say Something
These lyrics from Hearty Har's song "Say Something" depict various scenarios and individuals facing different challenges and dilemmas in their lives. The song begins by mentioning "The Jokers wild" and the Wynn, suggesting a scene set in a casino. The singer was not a gambling person until they were tempted by the allure of money being handed to them. This part reflects the idea of succumbing to temptation and taking risks in pursuit of material gain.
The next verse introduces a woman driving down Paradise (likely a reference to Paradise Road in Las Vegas) with a baby in the back seat. She flicks her cigarette out into the desert heat, indicating a certain carelessness or disregard for consequences. Late for her shift at the cantina and lacking someone to watch the baby, she contemplates leaving the child behind. This verse explores the theme of desperation and the difficult choices people face when in challenging circumstances.
The final verse mentions negotiations and Rosie considering changing her hair, suggesting multiple individuals and their personal struggles. The singer expresses apathy and indifference until they are confronted by someone demanding their signature, perhaps in a legal or binding contract. This signifies a moment of realization or a turning point for the character, emphasizing the importance of speaking up and taking action rather than remaining passive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Say Something" convey themes of temptation, desperation, difficult choices, and the need to speak up or take action when faced with adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The Jokers wild
Life is unpredictable and full of surprises
At the wynn
At a luxurious and extravagant place
Dealers looking through my skin
Feeling exposed and vulnerable in front of others
Never was a gamblin man
Not typically inclined towards taking risks
Til they put that money in my hand
Only started taking risks when tempted with money
Say something (when it aint right)
Speak up when something feels wrong or unjust
Say something (put up a fight)
Stand up and resist against injustice
Say something (turn on the light)
Illuminate the truth and expose hidden secrets
Or say nothing at all
Choose to remain silent and avoid confrontation
She's driving down Paradise
She is driving through a place that represents happiness or contentment
With a Baby in the back seat
Accompanied by her child
Flicks her cigarette out the window
Throws away her vices and bad habits
Into the desert heat
In a harsh and challenging environment
Late to her shift working at the cantina
Running behind schedule for her job at the bar
Got no one to watch the baby
Lacks someone responsible to care for her child
Thinks she might just leave her
Considers abandoning her child due to her difficult circumstances
Negotiations in the air
Unresolved discussions and disputes
Rosies been thinking about changing her hair
Considering making a significant change in her life or appearance
Just when I thought I didn't even care
Realizing that she still has value and interest in her life
The man with the paper said sign right there
Being pressured into making a decision without much consideration
All cashed out
Having no more money or resources
Busted and broken
Feeling defeated and emotionally drained
Grinding my teeth
Experiencing intense stress and frustration
On the words left unspoken
Struggling with unexpressed feelings and secrets
Judge and the dealer
The authority and the manipulator
Both hand in hand
Working together to create an unfair system
Nobodys guilty in the promised land
In a corrupt society, no one is held accountable
Say Something
Express your thoughts and opinions
Say Something
Stand up for what you believe in
Say Something
Don't ignore or suppress important issues
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brett Fromson, Shane Fogerty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gfogerty54
I am glad that you continue making great music like John. I am the biggest fan of Fogerty music in Germany !
Mike Morgan
Love it!!! Boppin' my head up and down as I listen to this. Bring on the rest of the album!
Mark Pointer
Another SMASH Gents! Gosh what a journey it has been from MySpace to now! You have worked hard to develop your own sound, you have toured, you have learned from some of the best in the industry. Thank you for letting me be part of that journey! You are light years beyond Steamtrain Mary! Beyond the first Hearty Har album. Just seriously seasoned Pros! Kudos!❤🎉
Peter Galindro III
What a great Song to add to my playlist...📻🎶
Adam Waltemire
My goodness. This is terrific stuff. Well done
Jay Emcee
Yeah! Great pop hooks but then again I'm not surprised - you learned from one of the best! Interesting production, sounds very 70's but still fresh 'n new.
Björn Jonsson
I heard it live when they were the opening act to John Fogherty in Uppsala, Sweden.
Catriona Doyle
Just saw them opening 4 John amazing band
Cody Wolfe
You got somethin with this song guys sounds like Steve Miller meets Rolling Stones
Catriona Doyle
In ireland