Say You Say Me
Lionel Richie/The Commodores Lyrics
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Say you, say me; say it for always
That's the way it should be
Say you, say me; say it together
Naturally
I had a dream I had an awesome dream
People in the park playing games in the dark
And from behind of walls of doubt a voice was crying out
Say you, say me
[Chorus]
As we go down life's lonesome highway
Seems the hardest thing to do is to find a friend or two
A helping hand, some one who understands
That when you feel you've lost your way
You've got some one there to say "I'll show you"
[Chorus]
So you think you know the answers oh no
'Cause the whole world has got you dancing
That's right I'm telling you
It's time to start believing oh yes
Believing who you are: You are a shining star
[Chorus]
Say it together, naturally.
The song "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie and The Commodores is about the importance of friendship and supporting each other through the ups and downs of life. The song begins with a dream in which people are playing games in the dark, symbolizing the uncertainties and fears that we all have in life. From behind the walls of doubt, a voice cries out for someone to say that they will be there, to offer support and guidance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of saying "you" and "me" together, indicating that we need each other to navigate the difficulties of life. Richie sings about the struggles of finding friends or people who understand us in life's lonesome highway, and the importance of having a helping hand. He encourages the listener to believe in themselves and to know that they are a shining star.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and support for anyone who may be struggling or feeling lost. It reminds us that we all need each other and that together, we can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you, say me; say it for always
Express your love and commitment to me and let's make it a forever thing
That's the way it should be
Love should be expressed and strengthened constantly
Say you, say me; say it together
Let's say it in unison and make it an unbreakable promise
Naturally
It should come naturally from the heart and not be forced
I had a dream I had an awesome dream
I once had a dream that was so incredible and amazing
People in the park playing games in the dark
In my dream, I saw people having fun in the park, despite the darkness of the night
And what they played was a masquerade
The people were not showing their true selves, but rather hiding under masks and costumes
And from behind of walls of doubt a voice was crying out
Even with the fun and games, there was someone feeling doubtful and crying out for help
As we go down life's lonesome highway
Life can be difficult and lonely at times, like a journey down a long and winding road
Seems the hardest thing to do is to find a friend or two
It can be a challenge to find true friends who will be there for you through thick and thin
A helping hand, some one who understands
Having someone who is supportive and can relate to your struggles can make all the difference
That when you feel you've lost your way
During the times when you feel lost and unsure of yourself
You've got some one there to say "I'll show you"
There will be someone there who will guide you and help you find your way again
So you think you know the answers oh no
Just when you think you have it all figured out, there's still more to discover
'Cause the whole world has got you dancing
The world can sometimes influence you to go along with the crowd and lose sight of yourself
That's right I'm telling you
I want to make it clear to you
It's time to start believing oh yes
It's time to have faith in yourself and your own abilities
Believing who you are: You are a shining star
Believe in yourself and your potential because you are a talented and special person
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lionel Richie
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