Say
Kevin Walker Lyrics


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Take all of your wasted honor
Every little past frustration
Take all of your so-called problems,
Better put 'em in quotations
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Walking like a one man army
Fighting with the shadows in your head
Living out the same old moment
Knowing you'd be better off instead,
If you could only
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say
Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You'd better know that in the end
It's better to say too much
Than never to say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken




Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open (a wide heart)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kevin Walker's song "Say" are a call for honesty and authenticity in communication. The first verse urges the listener to let go of past frustrations and problems and express themselves honestly. The repetition of the phrase "say what you need to say" emphasizes the importance of communication and the power that comes with speaking one's truth.


The second verse paints a picture of someone struggling internally, fighting with their own thoughts and feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle. The lyrics suggest that if this person were able to communicate their needs and feelings, they would be better off. The chorus repeats the message of the first verse, urging the listener to speak up and say what they need to say.


The final verse is a message of encouragement to those who may be afraid to speak their truth. The lyrics remind us that it's better to communicate too much than to hold back and never say what needs to be said. Even if it's difficult or scary, the song suggests that we should approach communication with an open heart and be willing to take risks in order to connect authentically with others.


Overall, "Say" is a powerful reminder of the importance of communication and the transformative effects of speaking our truth.


Line by Line Meaning

Take all of your wasted honor
Collect all of the pride you have squandered


Every little past frustration
Every minor annoyance from the past


Take all of your so-called problems,
Take all of the issues you claim to have


Better put 'em in quotations
It's better to speak of them in quotes


Say what you need to say
Express what is necessary


Walking like a one man army
Moving through life in solitude and perseverance


Fighting with the shadows in your head
Battling with the imaginary obstacles in your mind


Living out the same old moment
Reliving the same experience repeatedly


Knowing you'd be better off instead,
Understanding that a new approach would be beneficial


If you could only
If you had the ability to


Have no fear for giving in
Do not be afraid to submit


Have no fear for giving over
Have no fear of moving on


You'd better know that in the end
You must understand that ultimately


It's better to say too much
It is more advantageous to speak more than less


Than never to say what you need to say again
Rather than not speaking what needs to be said again


Even if your hands are shaking
Even if you are quivering in fear


And your faith is broken
And if you have lost hope


Even as the eyes are closing
Even when the end is near


Do it with a heart wide open (a wide heart)
Speak from the depths of your heart and soul




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