Whatcha Say
Jason Derulo攀 Lyrics
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Mmh whatcha say
Mmh that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmh whatcha say (Jason Derulo)
Mmh that it's all for the best?
Of course it is
Only tryin' to please myself (myself)
Girl, I (I) was caught up (up) in her lust (lust)
When I don't really want no one else
So, no I know I should of treated you better
But me and you were meant to last forever
So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)
To really be your man
'Cause when the roof cave in and the truth came out
I just didn't know what to do
But when I become a star we'll be living so large
I'll do anything for you
So tell me girl
Mmh whatcha say
Mmh that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmh whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Mmh that it's all for the best?
Of course it is
Mmh whatcha say
Mmh that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say (whatcha say)
Wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
How (how), could I live (live) with myself (self)
Knowing that I let our love go (love go)
And ooh (ooh), when I do (do) with one chance (chance)
I just gotta let you know
I know what I did wasn't clever
But me and you we're meant to be together
So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)
To really be your man
'Cause when the roof cave in and the truth came out
I just didn't know what to do
But when I become a star we'll be living so large
I'll do anything for you
So tell me girl
Mmh whatcha say
Mmh that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmh whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Mmh that it's all for the best?
Of course it is
Mmh whatcha say,
Mmh that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmh whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
Girl, tell me whatcha said (said)
I don't want you to leave me
Though you caught me cheatin'
Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)
I really need you in my life
'Cause things ain't right, girl
Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)
I don't want you to leave me
Though you caught me cheatin'
Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)
I really need you in my life
'Cause things ain't right
'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out
I just didn't know what to do (I just didn't know what to do)
But when I become a star we'll be living so large
I'll do anything for you
So baby watcha say
Mmh whatcha say
Mmh that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmh whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Mmh that it's all for the best?
Well, of course it is
Mmh, whatcha say
Mmm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
The lyrics of "Whatcha Say" by Jason Derulo describes a relationship that has been challenged by infidelity. The first verse talks about the regret and being "caught up" in lust, leading to the persona not treating their partner well. However, they realize they were meant to be together forever but might have lost the chance. They are asking for another chance to make things right, explaining that when they become successful, they will do anything for their partner.
The chorus "Mmh whatcha say" is a sample from Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" song. It implies the persona wants their partner's honest answer about whether they meant their best and if it's all for the best. The outro repeats the chorus line, leaving the listener with a sense of unease about whether the character has resolved the issue or not.
Line by Line Meaning
Wha- wha- what did she say
Jason is asking what his partner said to him
Mmh whatcha say
Jason is reacting to his partner's words
Mmh that you only meant well?
Jason is asking if his partner had good intentions
Well of course you did
Jason believes that his partner meant well
Mmh whatcha say (Jason Derulo)
Jason repeats his initial reaction to his partner's words
Mmh that it's all for the best?
Jason is asking if his partner believes that everything is okay now
Of course it is
Jason believes that everything is okay now
I (I) was so wrong (wrong) for so long (long)
Jason admits to being in the wrong for a prolonged period of time
Only tryin' to please myself (myself)
Jason was selfish and only thought about himself
Girl, I (I) was caught up (up) in her lust (lust)
Jason was involved with someone else because of lust
When I don't really want no one else
Jason realizes that he really only wants to be with his current partner
So, no I know I should of treated you better
Jason understands that he should have treated his partner better
But me and you were meant to last forever
Jason believes that he and his partner were meant to be together for a long time
So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)
Jason is requesting another chance to make things right with his partner
To really be your man
Jason wants to prove to his partner that he can be a good partner
'Cause when the roof cave in and the truth came out
When everything fell apart and the truth was revealed
I just didn't know what to do
Jason was lost and didn't know how to handle the situation
But when I become a star we'll be living so large
Jason promises that once he becomes successful, they will live a good life
I'll do anything for you
Jason is willing to do anything to make his partner happy
So tell me girl
Jason is asking his partner to talk to him
How (how), could I live (live) with myself (self)
Jason wonders how he can live with the guilt of hurting his partner
Knowing that I let our love go (love go)
Jason realizes that he let their love slip away
And ooh (ooh), when I do (do) with one chance (chance)
Jason recognizes that he only had one chance and he blew it
I just gotta let you know
Jason wants his partner to know how he feels
I know what I did wasn't clever
Jason admits that what he did was wrong
But me and you we're meant to be together
Jason believes that he and his partner belong together
Mmh whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Jason repeats his initial reaction to his partner's words
Girl, tell me whatcha said (said)
Jason is asking his partner to repeat what she said
I don't want you to leave me
Jason is afraid of losing his partner
Though you caught me cheatin'
Jason was caught cheating on his partner
I really need you in my life
Jason wants his partner to know that he needs her
'Cause things ain't right, girl
Jason acknowledges that things are not okay between them
So baby watcha say
Jason is eager to hear his partner's response
Wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
Jason is asking what his partner said to him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, KISEAN ANDERSON, IMOGEN HEAP, JASON DESROULEAUX
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