Say Something
Lee Holyfield Lyrics


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Say something
I'm giving up on you
I'll be the one
If you want me to
Anywhere I
Would have followed you
Say something
I'm giving up on you
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
And I will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something
I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I
Couldn't get to you
Anywhere I
Would have followed you
Say something
I'm giving up on you
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
Say something
I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I
Couldn't get to you
Anywhere I
Would have followed you
Say something
I'm giving up on you
Say something




I'm giving up on you
Say something

Overall Meaning

Lee Holyfield's "Say Something" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a relationship falling apart despite one person's desire to keep holding on. The lyrics are a plea for the other person to acknowledge their love and give them a reason to stay in the relationship. The singer says that they will be there for the other person if they want them to, but it seems like their feelings are not reciprocated. They feel small and helpless in the face of their partner's indifference, and they admit that they do not know what went wrong.


Despite the pain, the singer is trying to figure out how to love and how to make things work. They are still learning what it means to love someone fully, and it is a difficult and painful process. However, they have reached a point where they feel that they cannot keep chasing after someone who does not want to be found. They offer a final plea for their partner to say something, anything, that will give them a reason to keep fighting for their love, but in the end, they are forced to give up and say goodbye.


"Say Something" is a poignant reflection on the reality of love and the struggles that come with it. It is a reminder that sometimes, no matter how much you want something to work, it simply cannot. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of communication in relationships and the need for both parties to be invested in making things work.


Line by Line Meaning

Say something
I'm pleading with you to say or do something to save our relationship.


I'm giving up on you
I am tired of feeling ignored and unimportant in this relationship and I am ready to move on.


I'll be the one If you want me to
I am willing to make this work if you are willing to put in the effort as well.


Anywhere I Would have followed you
I have been loyal and committed to you and would have gone anywhere with you.


And I am feeling so small It was over my head I know nothing at all
I am feeling overwhelmed and powerless in this relationship and realize that I have a lot to learn.


And I will stumble and fall I'm still learning to love Just starting to crawl
I am not perfect and will make mistakes, but I am still trying to learn and grow in love.


I'm sorry that I Couldn't get to you
I apologize for not being able to connect with you on a deeper level.


And I will swallow my pride You're the one that I love And I'm saying goodbye
I am willing to put my ego aside because I love you, but if our relationship cannot be salvaged, I must say goodbye.


Say something
I am desperately asking for a response or action from you.


Say something I'm giving up on you
If you choose not to respond or act, then it is time for me to let go and move on.




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