Say Something
Io Lyrics


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Listen!
R&b is a losted soul
That is why i rock&roll
Modern pop it leaves me cold itโ€ฒs nothing but clishay
And hip-hop now is a losted sting
Because it song about bling bling
Don't you have something intresting to say?
Make some music for the masses - what nobody has done before
You got to say something - itโ€ฒs gotta mean something
If it was without the mess it's not what i'm looking for
You gotta say something - itโ€ฒs gotta mean something
Another stupid party song - what everyone can sing alone
And no one knows whatโ€ฒs going on no more like engage
Another million songs are there - i realy thing i heard enough
And you've got to meaning from to say?
Make some music for the masses - what nobody has done before
You got to say something - itโ€ฒs gotta mean something
If it was without the mess it's not what iโ€ฒm looking for
You gotta say something - it's gotta mean something...
And i just trade it
And i just have the touch
And in my hole pants are feeded
The game - itโ€ฒs change to much (its change to much)
...
Songs without the feel (songs without the feel)
And i will - fashion
It makes me just to want to to...
SCREAM!
It makes me wanna scream...
Whooooooooooo
Make some music for the masses - what nobody has done before
You got to say something - it's gotta mean something
If it was without the mess it's not what iโ€ฒm looking for
You gotta say something - itโ€ฒs gotta mean something
Gimmie music that mean something




Let me know that i have to lock the door
I gotta say something - it's gotta mean something

Overall Meaning

In "Say Something" by Io, the lyrics express a frustration with the current state of music and a longing for meaningful and unique songs. The song opens by emphasizing the loss of R&B as a genre, which used to have depth and soul but has now been replaced by formulaic rock and roll. The artist dismisses modern pop as clichรฉ and unemotional, while also criticizing hip-hop for focusing solely on materialistic themes.


The chorus reflects the desire for music that stands out and carries a message that resonates with the audience. Io calls for musicians to create something new and groundbreaking, something that has not been done before. The repetition of "say something" emphasizes the need for meaningful lyrics that provoke thought and evoke emotion. The artist contrasts this with the prevalence of mindless party songs that lack substance and leave listeners feeling disconnected.


As the song progresses, Io expresses frustration with the ongoing flood of songs that fail to convey a true sense of feeling or engage the listener on a deeper level. The bridge conveys a sense of being worn out by the superficiality of the music industry. The artist feels overwhelmed by music lacking emotion and craves authenticity.


Overall, "Say Something" by Io is a plea for musicians to use their platform to create music with substance and meaning. It reflects the disillusionment with the current state of popular music and yearns for a return to impactful songwriting.


Line by Line Meaning

R&b is a losted soul
R&B music has lost its soul and authenticity.


That is why i rock&roll
This is why I prefer rock and roll music.


Modern pop it leaves me cold it's nothing but clishay
I find modern pop music to be unimpressive and full of clichรฉs.


And hip-hop now is a losted sting
Even hip-hop music doesn't have the same impact it used to.


Because it song about bling bling
It mostly focuses on materialistic themes like wealth and luxury.


Don't you have something intresting to say?
I'm looking for artists who have something unique and interesting to express.


Make some music for the masses - what nobody has done before
Create music that appeals to a wide audience but hasn't been done before.


You got to say something - it's gotta mean something
Your music should have a deeper meaning or message behind it.


If it was without the mess it's not what i'm looking for
If it lacks complexity or depth, it won't capture my interest.


Another stupid party song - what everyone can sing alone
I'm tired of hearing generic party songs that lack substance and individuality.


And no one knows what's going on no more like engage
Many songs these days don't address important issues or engage listeners intellectually.


Another million songs are there - i realy thing i heard enough
There are already countless songs out there, and I feel like I've heard more than enough.


And you've got meaning from to say?
Do you have something meaningful to contribute through your music?


And i just trade it
But I just ignore it.


And i just have the touch
And I only focus on what resonates with me personally.


And in my hole pants are feeded
And all my emotions and desires are satisfied.


The game - it's change to much (its change to much)
The music industry has changed significantly.


Songs without the feel (songs without the feel)
Many songs lack emotional depth and genuine authenticity.


And i will - fashion
But I will continue to follow my own taste in music.


It makes me just to want to to... SCREAM!
It frustrates me to the point where I just want to scream.


It makes me wanna scream... Whooooooooooo
It fills me with frustration and a desire to express myself loudly.


Gimmie music that mean something
I want music that has a significant and substantial meaning.


Let me know that i have to lock the door
Let me know that I can escape from the outside world and immerse myself in the music.


I gotta say something - it's gotta mean something
I feel compelled to create music that has a purpose and carries a message.




Writer(s): Mike Campbell, Ian Axel, Chad Vaccarino

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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.



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@rylee1591

You know what someone once told me โ€œdonโ€™t take life seriously, no one ever makes it out alive.โ€ And that hit me so hard.

@jonathanhughes5876

Thats a Van Wilder quote!!!

@ichgenieeesseltsamzusein6596

damn.

@ImHyperLOL

Basketball Girl24 I mean. They got a point.

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