Say Something
Matilda Lyrics


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You've been standing barefoot in the rain
I've been trying think what of to say
How can I expect you to believe
Anything that's coming out of to me
Baby I could try
Explaining why I lied
And tell you what I'm thinking now
Nothing's really what it was
Baby I will try
Telling you why
I never let you win
Where do I begin?
I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)
I am someone new now
Better than you knew, love
Darling say something
(Say something)
Just say something
You've been moving on and I've been here
Looking into who and what I feel
I don't want you to lose anything
But I think you should come back to me
Cause baby I can try
Explaining why I lied
And tell you what I'm thinking now
Nothing's truly what it was
Baby I will try
Telling you why
I never let you win
Where do I begin?
I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)
I am someone new now
Better than you knew
Love, darling
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
Maybe I'm just sentimental
Glorify the past
But I don't think
You believe
That I believed we'd last
Maybe I'm just indecisive
I know what we had
And I hope that
You believed
That I believed we'd last
Cause I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)
I am someone new now
Better than you knew, love
Darling say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)
(Say something)




(Say something)
(Say something)

Overall Meaning

In Matilda's song "Say Something," we see a person struggling to communicate their emotions and thoughts to a past lover. The first verse sets the scene with imagery of the person standing barefoot in the rain, perhaps suggesting that they have been waiting for this moment to say something important. The singer then acknowledges the difficulty in convincing their ex-lover to believe them after they have lied before. Despite this challenge, the singer is willing to try to repair the relationship and gain back the trust they have lost. The chorus "Say something, just say something" emphasizes the importance of communication and the need for the other person to speak up and respond to the singer's attempt to reconcile.


The second verse reveals the singer's personal growth since the last time they were together. They have been reflecting on their feelings and who they are, and they believe that they have become a better person. They don't want their ex-lover to lose anything by rekindling the relationship but instead suggest that they should come back to them. The bridge reveals the singer's inner conflict, as they express their uncertainty and hope for a future together. The repetition of "Say something" throughout the song signifies the singer's eagerness and desperation for the other person to respond and communicate openly with them.


Overall, "Say Something" is an emotional and heartfelt plea for communication and reconciliation. The song explores the complexity of relationships and how important it is to be honest with oneself and others.


Line by Line Meaning

You've been standing barefoot in the rain
I acknowledge that you have been going through a tough time, experiencing trouble and pain.


I've been trying to think what to say
I have been struggling to find the right words to express my feelings and communicate with you.


How can I expect you to believe anything that's coming out of me
I understand that I have not been truthful in the past and my words may not carry weight, making it difficult for you to trust me now.


Baby I could try, explaining why I lied, and tell you what I'm thinking now, nothing's really what it was
I am willing to make an effort to explain the reasons behind my past dishonesty and share my current thoughts with you. However, I also acknowledge that things have changed and may not be the same as they were before.


Baby I will try, telling you why I never let you win, where do I begin?
I am willing to make an attempt to open up to you and express my feelings, including why I may have held back in the past. However, I am not sure where to start.


I've been someone else since last time we held hands, and you said, say something
I have changed as a person since the last time we were together and you asked me to communicate with you, which is causing me to struggle now as I attempt to do so.


I am someone new now, better than you knew, love, darling say something
I have grown and developed as a person and believe that I am now better equipped to handle a relationship with you, so I am asking for your response or input.


You've been moving on and I've been here, looking into who and what I feel
I recognize that you have been trying to move on while I have been taking time to reflect on my feelings and emotions.


I don't want you to lose anything, but I think you should come back to me
I care about your well-being and do not want to cause you pain, but I still hope for a chance to reconnect with you.


Maybe I'm just sentimental, glorify the past, but I don't think you believe that I believed we'd last
I may have a tendency to hold onto past memories and romanticize them, but I do not believe that you have faith in my commitment to a long-lasting relationship.


Maybe I'm just indecisive, I know what we had, and I hope that you believed that I believed we'd last
My uncertainty and hesitation may have contributed to issues in our relationship in the past, but I am hoping that you share my belief in our ability to make things work in the future.


Say something, just say something
I am asking for you to share your thoughts or feelings with me, even if it may be difficult or uncomfortable to do so.




Writer(s): MATILDA GRESSBERG, KRISTOFFER TOEMMERBAKKE

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Luiza Melo

Matilda - say something LYRICS


You've been standing barefoot in the rain
I've been trying think what to say
How can I expect you to believe
Anything that's coming out to me

Baby I could try
Explaining why I lied
And tell you what I'm thinking now
Nothing's really what it was

Baby I will try
Telling you why
I never let you win
Where do I begin?

I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

I am someone new now
Better than you knew, love
Darling say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

You've been moving on and I've been here
Looking into who and what I feel
I don't want to you to lose anything
But I think you should come back to me

Cause baby I can try
Explaining why I lied
And tell you what I'm thinking now
Nothing's truly what it was

Baby I will try
Telling you why
I never let you win
Where do I begin?

I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

I am someone new now
Better than you knew
Love, darling
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

Maybe I'm just sentimental
Glorify the past
But I don't think
You believe
That I believed we'd last
Maybe I'm just indecisive
I know what we had
And I hope that
You believed
That I believed we'd last

Cause I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

I am someone new now
Better than you knew, love
Darling say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)
(Say something)
(Say something)
(Say something)
(Say something)



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mammamia8321

Your music has helped me be more confident in my identity as a queer woman. When I came out, some of the people I expected to always have my back turned incredibly queerphobic. Your music helps me feel less alone and more at peace with who I am and how I love. <3

Matilda

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Nejra S

She's so underrated but all her MVs and songs are works of art πŸ˜”

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Lucius

I wish I could Say Something, but this music video left me absolutely SPEECHLESS 😍😍

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Luiza Melo

Matilda - say something LYRICS


You've been standing barefoot in the rain
I've been trying think what to say
How can I expect you to believe
Anything that's coming out to me

Baby I could try
Explaining why I lied
And tell you what I'm thinking now
Nothing's really what it was

Baby I will try
Telling you why
I never let you win
Where do I begin?

I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

I am someone new now
Better than you knew, love
Darling say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

You've been moving on and I've been here
Looking into who and what I feel
I don't want to you to lose anything
But I think you should come back to me

Cause baby I can try
Explaining why I lied
And tell you what I'm thinking now
Nothing's truly what it was

Baby I will try
Telling you why
I never let you win
Where do I begin?

I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

I am someone new now
Better than you knew
Love, darling
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

Maybe I'm just sentimental
Glorify the past
But I don't think
You believe
That I believed we'd last
Maybe I'm just indecisive
I know what we had
And I hope that
You believed
That I believed we'd last

Cause I've been someone else
Since last time we held hands
And you said
Say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)

I am someone new now
Better than you knew, love
Darling say something
(Say something)
Just say something
(Say something)
(Say something)
(Say something)
(Say something)
(Say something)

Blubiztheoutsider

Idk what's more beautiful - her voice, face or this video! Either way, I'm in love😍😍

audrey Kerklaan

Blubiztheoutsider I feel exactly the same way

jonila rai

Her voice 😍😍

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