Say Something
John Dean Lyrics
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I just wanna know you're still with me
Somewhere on a jet plane, smilin' or asleep
I've been waiting oh so patiently
I don't wanna hold you back, no
I don't wanna keep you down
I just wanna know we're both on solid ground
I just wanna hear a sound
I just wanna know you're good, girl
Darling won't you say something?
Say something
Darling won't you say something?
Say something
Head is in the clouds now, shooting through the sky
What is to become of you and I?
Going through the motion, waiting for a sign
I just need to know that you're alright
I don't wanna hold you back, no
I don't wanna keep you down
I just wanna know we're both on solid ground
You ain't gotta paint a picture
I just wanna hear a sound
I just wanna know you're good, girl
Darling won't you say something?
Say something, babe
Darling won't you say something?
Say something
Standing in the hallway
I've been losing sleep
Are you slipping through my fingers?
Need to hear you speak
Darling won't you say something?
Say something
Don't you go nowhere
Don't you go nowhere
Don't you go nowhere
Say something
Say something
Say something
Say something
Say something (Say it with me now)
Say something
Say something
Say something
Darling won't you say something
Say something
Darling won't you say something
Say something
I've been standing in the hallway
I've been losing sleep
Are you slipping through my fingers?
Need to hear you speak
Darling won't you say something
Say something
The lyrics of "Say Something" by John Dean express the artist's need for reassurance and connection with a partner who might be far away. The first verse describes the uncertainty of the situation, the distance and the lack of updates, but the desire to know that the other person is still present and supporting. The second verse shows the artist's frustration and anxiety, questioning the future of their relationship and waiting for a sign of commitment. The chorus repeats the plea to the partner to communicate and express their feelings, to avoid misunderstandings and to overcome the distance. The bridge highlights the fear of losing the connection and the urgency to hear from the partner before it's too late.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and honesty, revealing the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship and the importance of verbal communication. The melody is slow and emotional, matching the mood of the lyrics and enhancing the intimacy of the message. The repetition of the phrase "say something" creates an almost hypnotic effect, emphasizing the urgency and the simplicity of the request. The song can be interpreted as a message of love, but also as a universal plea for connection and empathy in a world that often feels isolated and detached.
Line by Line Meaning
Probably 'cross the ocean, maybe out at sea
I wonder where you are, maybe far away from me.
I just wanna know you're still with me
I want to assure that our relationship is not fading away.
Somewhere on a jet plane, smilin' or asleep
Maybe you are on a trip right now, happy or resting.
I've been waiting oh so patiently
I've been waiting for a long time, so patiently.
I don't wanna hold you back, no
I don't want to prevent you from doing what you want.
I don't wanna keep you down
I don't want you to feel restrained or oppressed by me.
I just wanna know we're both on solid ground
I want to make sure that our relationship is stable and secure.
You ain't gotta paint a picture
You don't have to explain everything in detail to me.
I just wanna hear a sound
I just want to hear from you anything that confirms you're okay.
I just wanna know you're good, girl
I care about you and I want to be sure that you are doing well.
Darling won't you say something?
Please talk to me and communicate your feelings.
Say something
Just say anything, please break the silence.
Head is in the clouds now, shooting through the sky
My thoughts are wandering, maybe as fast as a jet.
What is to become of you and I?
I wonder what the future holds for us as a couple.
Going through the motion, waiting for a sign
I feel like we are going through some kind of routine and lacking a clear direction.
I just need to know that you're alright
All I want is to confirm that you are okay and not in trouble.
Standing in the hallway, I've been losing sleep
I am waiting for you at home, anxious and sleepless.
Are you slipping through my fingers?
I am worried that our relationship is fading away and I cannot hold onto it.
Need to hear you speak
I need you to talk to me and not be silent.
Don't you go nowhere
Please don't leave me or our relationship.
Say something (Say it with me now)
Please, say anything (let's talk together).
Darling won't you say something
Please talk to me, communicate, and express your feelings.
Writer(s): Timothy Z Mosley, Aubrey Drake Graham, Leslie Jerome Harmon, Timothy Clayton, John Maultsby
Contributed by Levi A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chela22
As mad as Nixon was when he lost to Kennedy in 1960 in a razor thin close election, he wouldn't even demand a recount! He said he didn't want to put the country through that. Big difference between Nixon and Trump!
Rodney Short
Al Gore?
Nate Carte
ā@Rodney ShortAl Gore contested because there was a difference of about 500 votes, when the supreme court ruled in Bush's favor, Gore accepted. Huge difference between that and Trump never conceding loss and attempting to overturn an election.
Rodney Short
@Nate Carte he didnāt accept. He also tried to stop the court review in hopes that Florida would use another counting system.
But Court is correct. Trump was trying to get this into court and couldnāt get standing for the merits. Stacey Abrams did as well. And she was actually good at it.
kenworthw900bl
The amount of people who believe all the lies they are told is unbelievable.
CanIbeme101
this is no comparison to water gate
mrk188
This is much, MUCH worse than Watergate!
CanIbeme101
@mrk188 I can respect Richard Nixon. He did something bad, took accountability, and resigned.
Jeff C
ā@CanIbeme101He was instantly pardoned, poor him !
Beth A Selner
I agree. This is the worst thing ever done to our country next to the horrible things of slavery and to the Native American.