Say Something
JAMES (live) Lyrics

You're as tight as a hunter's trap
You are very guarded and cautious like a hunter's trap that is ready to catch its prey at any moment.

Hidden well, what are you concealing
You are keeping something a secret and hiding it well from others.

Poker face, carved in stone
You have a blank expression on your face that shows no emotion or reaction, like it's been carved in stone.

Amongst friends, but all alone
You are surrounded by friends, but still feel lonely and disconnected from them.

Why do you hide
The artist is inquiring about the reason why this person is hiding something and keeping it a secret.

Say something, say something, anything
The singer is pleading with this person to say something, anything at all, to break the silence and reveal what they are hiding.

I've shown you everything
The singer has been open and honest with this person and has revealed everything about themselves.

Give me a sign
The artist is asking for a sign or hint from this person to show that they are willing to open up and communicate.

Your silence is deafening
The lack of response or communication from this person is overwhelming and noticeable to the artist.

Pay me in kind
The artist is asking for a response or communication from this person in return for the artist's honesty and openness.

Take a drug to set you free
The singer is suggesting that this person needs to take a drug to escape their inner turmoil and find freedom.

Strange fruit from a forbidden tree
The drug that the artist is suggesting taking is something forbidden and taboo.

You've got to come down soon
The singer is warning this person that they need to come down from their high or escape soon or else it will be too late.

More than a drug is what I need
The singer needs more than just a drug to escape their own problems and find solace.

Need a change of scenery
The singer needs a change in their environment or situation to escape their problems and find peace.

Need a new life
The artist is in need of a fresh start and a new life to escape their current problems and find happiness.

I'm open wide, open wondering
The artist is open and curious, wondering if this person will respond or communicate.

Have you swallowed everything
The singer is questioning whether this person has fully accepted and understood everything the singer has revealed.

Pay me in kind
The singer is asking for an equal response or communication from this person in return for the singer's honesty and openness.