They Say
Kilter Lyrics


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They say I want you.
I want you.
They say I want you.
I want you.

{Beat Break}

They say I want you.
I want you.
They say I want you.
I want you.





{Beat Break}

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kilter's song, "They Say," are simple and repetitive, but carry a deep emotional undertone. The singer is expressing their desire for someone or something, and how others are talking about it. The phrase "They say" is repeated throughout, which may suggest the singer is either struggling with their own thoughts and emotions or being judged by others for their desires. The use of repetition of "I want you" heightens the intensity of the singer's feelings, emphasizing their desperation for the object of their desire. The beat break creates a pause, letting the intensity of the lyrics sink in even more. Overall, the lyrics convey intense emotions of longing and desire, often accompanied by the pressure and perception of judgment from others.


Line by Line Meaning

They say I want you.
Rumors are spreading that I have feelings for you.


I want you.
And those rumors are true, I have a desire to be with you.


They say I want you.
Once again, people are talking about my interest in you.


I want you.
And once again, they are correct in their assumptions.


{Beat Break}
Musical interlude.


They say I want you.
The speculation about my feelings for you continues.


I want you.
And the truth is, I can't deny these feelings anymore.


They say I want you.
The talk about me wanting you just won't fade away.


I want you.
And neither will my desire to be with you.


{Beat Break}
Another musical interlude.




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