Say Something
Mariah Carey Ft. Dem Franchize Boyz & Jermaine Dupri Lyrics

I'm over here
I am in this position, away from you

Looking at you
Observing and focusing my attention on you

You're over there
You are situated in that position, away from me

Watching me too
Observing and focusing your attention on me as well

Both painting pictures of
We are each imagining and creating mental images of

Of how we'll kiss and fuck
Specifically, how we'll engage in deeply physical and intimate acts together

So what we gonna do?
What actions do we intend to take?

(So what ya gonna do? What ya gonna do?)
Reiterating the question, emphasizing its importance

Tell me why we're standing here
Questioning why we are situated in this particular location and not yet taking action

The moment's passion's all so clear
It is evident that we are both feeling intense passion in this moment

You've got my mind blown
You have captivated and deeply impressed me

And baby, I'm ready to go
I am prepared and eager to act on our shared desires

But uh
However...

If it's worth your while
If the effort is deserving of your attention and time

Say somethin', say somethin'
Make some vocal indication of your interest and readiness

If it's worth your while
Again emphasizing the need for your evaluation and consideration of the situation

Say somethin' good to me
Express positive words or actions that will make me believe this is worth pursuing

Hot as you can stand it
As intense and passionate as you are able to handle

Somethin' like volcanic
Evoking images of volcanic eruptions, expressing the intense power and passion we seek

You know it seems organic
This connection and attraction feels natural and authentic

Just like the stars and planets
Our connection is vast and celestial, beyond our individual control

Yeah, we are
Affirming the cosmic quality of this desire and attraction

So what you gonna do?
Reiterating the question, emphasizing the need for action

(So what ya gonna do? What ya gonna do?)
Repeating the question, emphasizing the urgency of the situation

Tell me why we're still in here
Questioning why we are still situated in this location, not yet engaging in intimate acts

There's nothing for us to fear
There are no obstacles or reasons to hold back from our desires

I could tell with my eyes closed
Expressing the familiarity and comfort of this connection, even without visual cues

Now baby, I'm ready to go
Affirming once again my eagerness to act on our shared desires

If it's worth your while
Again emphasizing the need for your evaluation and consideration before proceeding

Say somethin', say somethin'
Asking once again for vocal indication of your interest and readiness

If it's worth your while
Affirming once again the importance of evaluating the situation before proceeding

Say somethin' good to me
Requesting positive words or actions that will make me believe this is worth pursuing

Every time I fall though
When I begin to feel vulnerable or emotionally invested

Want me to speak on the word or two
Encouraging me to express my feelings verbally

It's the D-O-double-G
Referring to the rapper Snoop Dogg

And I do it so lovingly
Expressing that verbal communication can be done with care and affection

Diggin' this track by the Neptunes
Appreciating the musical backing of the song

Baby girl, follow me to the rest room
Suggesting a change of location to engage in physical intimacy

Now get buck wild
Encouraging wild and uninhibited behavior

Shh, don't make a sound
Requesting discretion and privacy

I'll take you, lay you down
Promising physical action with intent to engage in physical intimacy

Make your body go 'round and 'round
Expressing intent to engage in pleasurable physical activities with your body

Do you want me to
Asking for your consent and interest in engaging in physical activities

Don't say you won't
Encouraging you to express your desires and not feign hesitation

I know you do
Asserting knowledge of your true desires

Most girls play shy
Commenting on societal expectations around female sexuality

It won't hurt until you give it a try
Challenging the idea that sexual exploration is inherently harmful or painful

I know you like my smile
Commenting on a particular physical feature that inspires attraction

Dig my style, big bow-wow
Asserting general appeal and attraction towards oneself