Axel combines the resonant piano work of Elton John with the confessional quality of Sufjan Stevens and the charming quirkiness of Regina Spektor. Made up of a dozen exuberant and witty original songs, This is the New Year features guest vocalist Jenny Owen Youngs (harmonies on "Say Something"), bassist Chris Kuffner (Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michelson) and drummer Adam Christgau (Sia, Joshua Radin) as well as a large cast of musician friends, mentors and peers.
According to the This Is The New Year Songfacts, the title track was used as the theme tune to the MTV reality program I Used To Be Fat.
SAY SOMETHING
Ian Axel 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 was 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.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.
Anywhere, I would have followed you.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
Say something
Ian Axel's "Say Something" is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of letting go of someone you love. The song explores the emotions of a person who has given their all to a relationship, but feels that their efforts have fallen short. The lyrics repeatedly express the sentiments of "giving up" and "saying goodbye" as the singer comes to terms with their inability to fix the situation.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the piece. The singer implores the person they love to "say something," indicating that they have been met with silence or difficulty in communication. The second line then turns this on its head by offering to be "the one" for the person - showing their willingness to do whatever is necessary to make things work. Throughout the song, the singer references their own feelings of inadequacy, stating that they "know nothing at all" and are still "learning to love." However, these emotions are balanced by a deep and passionate commitment to the person they are addressing.
Ultimately, "Say Something" is a powerful reflection on the struggle of letting go in a relationship. The singer is torn between their love for someone and the reality that the situation is no longer sustainable. The song offers no easy answers - it simply allows the listener to feel the full weight of these complex emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
I'm at a loss as to how to continue this relationship, so if you want this to work, speak up.
I'll be the one, if you want me to.
I'm willing to be the person you need me to be, but you have to communicate with me.
Anywhere, I would've followed you.
I'm committed to making this work and will follow you wherever you want to go as long as we're in this together.
And I was feeling so small.
I was overwhelmed and unsure of myself in this situation.
It was over my head, I know nothing at all.
I'm in over my head with this relationship, and I'm not sure how to proceed or what to do.
And I will stumble and fall.
I'm not perfect, and I will make mistakes in this relationship.
I'm still learning to love, just starting to crawl.
I'm still new to this relationship and need to learn how to love and grow in this partnership.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.
I'm apologizing for not being able to reach you or connect with you in the way that I wanted.
And I will swallow my pride.
I'm willing to put aside my ego in order to make this relationship work.
You're the one that I love, and I'm saying goodbye.
I love you, but I need to say goodbye to this relationship if it's not going to work.
Say something, I'm giving up on you.
I'm at a loss as to how to continue this relationship, so if you want this to work, speak up.
Say something
I'm asking you to speak up and communicate with me if you want to salvage this relationship.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell
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amzyangel92
I loved this when he first released it.. I still love it today. This version is just so raw, beautiful and powerful x
Tina Shafer
Ian and Chad were finalists at the New York Songwriters Circle just 2 years ago! I wish them all the success in the world, they deserve it. Amazing guys! xoxo
Beverly Hill
I LOVE THIS RENDITION MOST OF ALL. IT IS SO DEEPLY MOVING AND REACHES TO A PLACE IN THE HEART, SOUL AND SPIRIT THAT MOST SONGS DON'T GET TO. IT IS SO EMOTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING. I WILL LISTEN TO THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN! SO POWERFUL AND REAL.~~BEV~~
Erna Woodward
I just love Ian Axel"s arrangement and performance of "Say Something". I can't stop listening to it. I've tried to arrange it for trumpet (one of my collaborators), but failed. Only Ian can bring the sweet drama of this music out.
Patty Jankowski
Beautiful song that makes you feel the lyrics in the heart =(
Bmac on the radio
this song is sooo calming and relaxing very good song
chitty chitty bang bang
I Heard This Song On The Radio And I'm Glad I Looked It Up...It's Such A Beautiful Song
Maria Nguyen
I got chills from this
Rochelle Harmse
cant stop listening !!!!!!
Accipiter22
How this doesn't have millions and millions of views is beyond me