Say Something
Karen Harding Lyrics
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Is there something on your mind, baby?
The suspense is killing me
So much that it's driving me crazy
The three words in your head
Drift ahead like they're gonna come save me
Oh, lately you've been quiet
Is there something on your mind, baby (Baby)?
Baby, if you wanna say something, say it now
'Cause I ain't got the time to be waiting around
Come on, tell me what you're feeling, use your mouth
If you wanna say something, say it now
You've been going out
Without doubt, what's going on baby?
I can see it in your eyes
Far behind and it's driving me crazy (So crazy)
Just tell me where you go
'Cause I really need to know, please tell me
I'm so tired every day
Listening to the little that you're saying (That you say to me)
Baby, if you wanna say something, say it now
'Cause I ain't got the time to be waiting around
Come on, tell me what you're feeling, use your mouth
If you wanna say something, say it now
Oh, if you wanna say something, say it now
'Cause I ain't got the time to be waiting around
Come on, tell me what you're feeling, use your mouth
If you wanna say something, say it now
Say it now
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh say it now
Oh just say something to me
Oh yeah, oh
Say something
(Say it now)
(Waiting around)
(Use your mouth)
(Say it now)
Oh, if you wanna say something, say it now
'Cause I ain't got the time to be waiting around
Come on, tell me what you're feeling, use your mouth
If you wanna say something, say it now
If you wanna say something, say it now
'Cause I ain't got the time to be waiting around
Come on, tell me what you're feeling, use your mouth
If you wanna say something, say it now
Say it now
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh say it now
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh come on, tell me what you
Oh say it now
Karen Harding's song "Say Something" is about a person trying to communicate with their partner and expressing their frustration at the lack of response. The lyrics suggest that the person's partner has been quiet and distant, and they are trying to encourage them to speak up and share what's on their mind. The first verse expresses a feeling of suspense and anxiety about the situation, and the second verse mentions the frustration and exhaustion of trying to read between the lines of what little the partner is saying. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a plea for the partner to speak up if they have something to say rather than dragging out the silence.
The repeated phrase "say it now" emphasizes the sense of urgency and frustration in the song, indicating that the person is tired of waiting and wants to move forward in the relationship. The repeated bridge lines, "Come on, tell me what you...," also underscore the idea that communication is key to resolving the tension between the two people.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being stuck in a relationship where one person is withholding communication, and the other person can't move forward without it. The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus contrast with the more serious subject matter, adding to the sense of tension and conflict in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately you've been quiet
I have noticed that you have not been saying much lately
Is there something on your mind, baby?
Do you have something that you want to talk about or share with me, my love?
The suspense is killing me
The anticipation and uncertainty is causing me anxiety and stress
So much that it's driving me crazy
To the point where it is affecting my mental health and well-being
The three words in your head
The words you want to say but are holding back
Drift ahead like they're gonna come save me
They feel like a solution or resolution to our problems
Baby, if you wanna say something, say it now
My dear, if you have something you want to say, do not hesitate, tell me now
'Cause I ain't got the time to be waiting around
I do not have the patience or willingness to wait indefinitely for you to open up to me
Come on, tell me what you're feeling, use your mouth
Please, express your emotions and thoughts to me verbally
You've been going out
You have been leaving the house without telling me where you are going
Without doubt, what's going on baby?
I am unsure and worried about what is happening, my love
I can see it in your eyes
I can sense that something is troubling you just by looking at you
Far behind and it's driving me crazy
It feels like the answer is just out of reach and it is driving me insane
Just tell me where you go
Please inform me of your whereabouts so that I can have some peace of mind
'Cause I really need to know, please tell me
It is essential for me to understand what is happening, so I implore you to communicate with me
I'm so tired every day
I am emotionally exhausted from not knowing what is wrong and not being able to help
Listening to the little that you're saying
Hearing you say only a few words, but not the whole story, is frustrating for me
Oh just say something to me
Please, can you say anything to me just to break the silence and tension?
Oh yeah, oh
A plea for a confirmation or response
Say something
Just speak up and say what you need to say
(Say it now)
Emphasizing the urgency to communicate immediately
(Waiting around)
Implying that waiting for a long time is not an option
(Use your mouth)
Encouraging the use of verbal communication
If you wanna say something, say it now
If you have anything to say, please say it as soon as possible
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Karen Louise Harding, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dirrty06
Can’t believe this is 8 years old this year! She deserved so much more on the charts
@ZiahFrancis
Ye defo
@ih2022
Agreed
@alexanderharris9651
5??? Surely at least 10 years old now?!?
@thebigpentertainment
7 now but true sings from the heart!
@rumaan_ej6759
Now it’s 8 😳
@manuellopez417
She's extremely talented. She needs to be more recognized. Excellent singer . Fabulous dance music .
@SteveRMusic93
Yeah she does she's so underrated she's just released her debut album but she's released several songs since this but isn't get the recognition she deserves
@abdirisakawes6544
What a song! ❤
@yogs343
Karen ur voice fantastic...❤