Say My Name
Odesza/Cedric Gervais/Zyra Lyrics


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I wanna go so what'd you say
When you gonna let me know
If you give a damn about me
'Cause you got my hands tied
In my defense I always fall for confidence
And your compliments look good on me

'Cause nobody knows it better
Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
And while you're watching
You may think that she doesn't matter
But no one knows you better, oh yeah

I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah
I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah

I need a sign or a signal
I've overthought everything I can think of into symbol
I need the coat and your jacket
And the remnants of your cigarette packet

I wanna go so what'd you say
When you gonna let me know
If you give a damn about me
'Cause you got my hands tied
In my defense I always fall for confidence
And your compliments look good on me

'Cause nobody knows it better
Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
And while you're watching
You may think that she doesn't matter
But no one knows you better

I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah
I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
I wanna dance, I wanna dance, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah




Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Odesza/Cedric Gervais/Zyra's Say My Name revolve around the themes of desire, confusion and the desire for clarity. The singer of the song is looking for a sign or signal from the person they desire. They express their frustration at being in a state of limbo, wanting to know if the other person feels the same way about them, but unable to make any progress due to perceived lack of interest on the other's part. The singer expresses their vulnerability, highlighting their tendency to fall for confidence and compliments.


The song's chorus expresses the singer's desire to dance with the person they desire, encouraging them to take a chance on love. The lyrics also represent a message of self-empowerment, with the line "nobody knows it better than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter" referencing Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel and the message that society may shun those who are different, but ultimately no one knows a person's true character better than themselves.


Overall, the lyrics to Say My Name convey a message of wanting to overcome fear and pursue what the heart desires.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna go so what'd you say
I want to leave, what is your response?


When you gonna let me know
When are you going to inform me?


If you give a damn about me
Are you moved to care for me?


'Cause you got my hands tied
My actions are restricted by you.


In my defense I always fall for confidence
I am drawn to people who appear assertive.


And your compliments look good on me
I appreciate the flattering things you say.


'Cause nobody knows it better
This is a matter that only one person can understand.


Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
This girl has personal experience with such a situation.


And while you're watching
As you observe the situation.


You may think that she doesn't matter
You might not consider her important.


But no one knows you better, oh yeah
But nobody else understands you like I do.


I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
I desire to dance alongside you.


So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah
Be daring and accept my proposal.


I need a sign or a signal
I am seeking a clear indication of your feelings.


I've overthought everything I can think of into symbol
I have spent so much time analyzing every possible interpretation.


I need the coat and your jacket
I want your clothes to be near me.


And the remnants of your cigarette packet
I even long for items that you have discarded.


I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
I insist on my wish to share the dance floor with you.


I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
I am adamant about this desire.


I wanna dance, I wanna dance, oh yeah
I really, truly want to dance.


Oh yeah
An expression of excitement or affirmation.


Oh yeah
Repeated affirmation of the previous statement.


Oh yeah
Yet another affirmation.


Oh yeah
One final, enthusiastic affirmation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE ANJOS, CLAYTON JOSEPH KNIGHT, HARRISON MILLS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@joaolimaa100

I wanna go, so, what'd you say
When you gonna let me know
If you give a damn about me?
'Cause you got my hands tied
In my defense, I always fall for confidence
And your compliments look good on me

'Cause nobody knows it better
Than the girl in the corner
With the Scarlet Letter
And while you're watching
You may think that she doesn't matter
But no one knows you better

Ho yeah
I wanna dance
I wanna dance, dance, with you- you
So, take a chance
Take a chance
Ho yeah
I wanna dance
I wanna dance, dance, with you- you
So, take a chance
Take a chance
Ho yeah

Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah

I need a sign or a signal
I've overthought everything I can think of into symbol
I need the coat and your jacket
And the remnants of your cigarette packet

I wanna go, so, what'd you say
When you gonna let me know
If you give a damn about me?
'Cause you got my hands tied
In my defense, I always fall for confidence
And your compliments look good on me

'Cause nobody knows it better
Than the girl in the corner
With the Scarlet Letter
And while you're watching
You may think that she doesn't matter
But no one knows you better

I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you- you
So, take a chance
Take a chance
Ho yeah
I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you- you
I wanna dance, I wanna dance
Ho yeah

Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah
Ho yeah



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They took the original mix that had more beginning tune but few mnths l8r they came out with this

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Probably the best remix of this song!

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This the best version.

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