Whatcha Say
Jason Derulo Lyrics


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Wh-wh-wh-what did she say?
Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mm whatcha say?
(Jason Derulo)
Mm that it's all for the best?
Of course it is

I was so wrong for so long
Only tryin' to please myself
Girl, I was caught up in her lust
When I don't really want no one else

Oh, no, I know I should've 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 a man

'Cause when the roof caved 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

Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mm whatcha say?
(Whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Mm that it's all for the best?
Of course it is

Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mm whatcha say?
(Whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Wh-wh-wh-what did she say?

How could I live with myself
Knowing that I let our love go?
And ooh, what I'd do for one chance
I just gotta let you know

I know what I did wasn't clever
But me and you were meant to be together
So let me in
(Let me in)
Give me another chance
(Another chance)
To really be a man

'Cause when the roof caved 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

Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mm whatcha say?
(Whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Mm that it's all for the best?
Of course it is

Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mm whatcha say?
(Whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Wh-wh-wh-what did you say?

Girl, tell me whatcha say, I
I don't want you to leave me
Though you caught me cheatin'
Tell me, tell me whatcha say, I
I really need you in my life
'Cause things ain't right, girl

Tell me, tell me whatcha say, I
I don't want you to leave me
Though you caught me cheatin'
Tell me, tell me whatcha say, I
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?

Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
(Well of course I did, baby)
Mm whatcha say?
(Whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Mm that it's all for the best?
Of course it is
(Well, of course it is)

Mm whatcha say?
Mm that you only meant well?
(Whatcha say?)
Well of course you did
Mm whatcha say?




(Whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Wh-wh-wh-what did you say?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jason Derülo's song Whatcha Say describe a man who has been caught cheating on his significant other and is begging for forgiveness. The song is essentially a plea from the man to his partner to give him another chance to make things right in their relationship. The opening lines are a repetition of the phrase "whatcha say", which is a way of the man asking his partner to repeat herself and to clarify that she only meant well. He acknowledges that he was wrong for a long time and was caught up in lust with someone else. He is aware that he should have treated his partner better, but he asks for another chance to make up for his mistakes.


The chorus of the song repeatedly uses the phrase "mm whatcha say" and "mm that it's all for the best" to emphasize the man's plea for forgiveness and the idea that everything will be okay if his partner gives him another chance. He is insistent on being given another chance to prove that he can be the man that his partner deserves. The song has a melancholic tone to it, which emphasizes the man's regret and remorse for hurting his partner. Overall, the song is a reflection on the fragility of relationships and how one mistake can damage something that was meant to last forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Wh-wh-wh-what did you say?
What exactly did you tell me?


Mm whatcha say?
Did I hear you correctly?


Mm that you only meant well?
Did you have good intentions?


Well of course you did
I trust that you meant well.


Mm that it's all for the best?
Is this situation actually better for us?


I was so wrong for so long
I made mistakes for a long time.


Only tryin' to please myself
I was selfish and only thought about my own desires.


Girl, I was caught up in her lust
I got swept up in someone else's attractiveness.


When I don't really want no one else
But in reality, I don't want anyone else but you.


Oh, no, I know I should've treated you better
I regret how I treated you in the past.


But me and you were meant to last forever
Despite everything, I believe that we are meant to be together.


Let me in
Allow me back into your life.


(Let me in)
I am sincerely asking for another chance.


Give me another chance
Please give me the opportunity to make things right.


(Another chance)
I promise to do better this time.


'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out
When everything fell apart and the truth was revealed...


I just didn't know what to do
I was lost and didn't know how to handle the situation.


But when I become a star we'll be living so large
I promise to provide for you when I become successful.


I'll do anything for you
I am willing to go to great lengths for you.


So tell me girl
Please indicate your thoughts and feelings.


How could I live with myself
I cannot bear the thought of living with the regret of losing you.


Knowing that I let our love go?
Realizing that I allowed our love to slip away.


And ooh, what I'd do for one chance
I'd do anything for one more opportunity to have you in my life.


I just gotta let you know
I need to express my feelings to you.


I know what I did wasn't clever
I understand that my actions were not wise.


But me and you were meant to be together
I truly believe that we are soulmates.


(Let me in)
I am respectfully requesting another chance.


(Another chance)
I promise to make things right this time.


Girl, tell me whatcha said
Please repeat what you said earlier.


I don't want you to leave me
I am afraid of losing you.


Though you caught me cheatin'
Even though I cheated on you.


I really need you in my life
I realize how much I need you and want you in my life.


'Cause things ain't right, girl
Things are not okay without you.


Well of course you did
I believe that you had good intentions.


Wh-wh-wh-whatcha say?
Can you repeat what you said?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jonathan Rotem, Kisean Anderson, Imogen Heap, Jason Desrouleaux

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