Say You Say Me
Lionel Richie; The Commodores Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 lyrics of “Say You Say Me” by The Commodores, written by Lionel Richie, is a message about the need for human connection and friendship. The song’s chorus encourages people to express their emotions honestly by saying, “Say you, say me; say it for always. That's the way it should be. Say you, say me; say it together naturally.” The lines about a dream illustrate how people tend to hide behind “walls of doubt,” and how it prevents them from making emotional connections with others. Thus, the song encourages people to be themselves, and that by doing so, they can find happiness and friendship.
The song highlights the fact that people's lives can often be tough, and finding someone to help them through tough times is essential. The lyrics of the second verse mention that “As we go down life's lonesome highway, seems the hardest thing to do is to find a friend or two. A helping hand, someone who understands...” This verse reinforces the idea that human connection is essential for finding strength during hard times. The line about “dancing” in the third verse is perhaps a metaphor for how people put on a brave face and pretend everything is fine even if they are struggling. The song implies that it is time to start believing in oneself and expressing one's feelings to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you, say me; say it for always
Express your feelings of love and commitment to me and promise to always do so.
That's the way it should be
This is the ideal way for us to be in love and intimacy.
Say you, say me; say it together
Let us mutually express our love and emotional connection.
Naturally
Without any hesitation or insincerity.
I had a dream I had an awesome dream
I had a fantastic vision during my sleep.
People in the park playing games in the dark
Individuals were enjoying recreational activities in a dimly lit area.
And what they played was a masquerade
They pretended to be someone else in order to conceal their real identity.
And from behind of walls of doubt a voice was crying out
A voice from someone struggling with self-doubt was crying out for help.
As we go down life's lonesome highway
As we journey through the solitary path of life.
Seems the hardest thing to do is to find a friend or two
One of the greatest challenges is finding loyal friends and companions.
A helping hand, some one who understands
Someone to provide assistance and empathy.
That when you feel you've lost your way
During moments of confusion and despair.
You've got some one there to say 'I'll show you'
Someone to guide and support you through challenging circumstances.
So you think you know the answers oh no
You believe to have all the solutions, but that's not the case.
'Cause the whole world has got you dancing
The world and its expectations have made you act in a particular manner.
That's right I'm telling you
The artist asserts the truth:
It's time to start believing oh yes
It's time to have self-confidence and self-belief.
Believing who you are: You are a shining star
Having faith in yourself and recognizing your unique talents and worth.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lionel Richie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind