Say My Name
Odesza Feat. Madelyn Grant 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 the song "Say My Name" by ODESZA ft. Zyra describe a situation where the singer wants to get the attention of someone they are interested in. They are waiting for a sign or signal to know if that person cares about them. The singer falls for the confident and charming personality of this individual and the compliments they receive. However, others may perceive the singer as insignificant, like the "girl in the corner with the scarlet letter." Despite this, the singer believes they know the person better than anyone else.


The chorus of the song expresses the desire to dance with this person, and the willingness to take a chance on them. The singer is hoping to get closer to this person, to break free of the hands that are tying them down, and they want to know if this person cares enough about them to reciprocate their feelings.


Overall, the song is about vulnerability and the desire for human connection. It is an expression of the frustration and the longing that comes with unrequited love.


Line by Line Meaning

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


When you gonna let me know
When are you going to give me an answer


If you give a damn about me
If you care about me at all


'Cause you got my hands tied
You have restricted my actions


In my defense I always fall for confidence
I am easily attracted to confidence but I have an excuse for it


And your compliments look good on me
Your flattering words make me feel good about myself


'Cause nobody knows it better
Because no one knows you better


Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
Than the girl who is an outcast, labeled with shame


And while you're watching
While you are observing


You may think that she doesn't matter
You might believe that she is insignificant


But no one knows you better, oh yeah
But you are truly understood by no one else


I need a sign or a signal
I require a sign or a message


I've overthought everything I can think of into symbol
I have analyzed everything I can think of to find meaning in it


I need the coat and your jacket
I request your coat and jacket


And the remnants of your cigarette packet
And the remains of your cigarette box


I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
I want to dance with you


So take a chance, take a chance, oh yeah
So take a risk, take a risk


I wanna dance, I wanna dance, I wanna dance with you
I want to dance with you


Oh yeah
Oh yeah




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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@MrSuicideSheep

ODESZA needs more exposure! Good on you my friend :)

@jatindersinghbhatti4308

I like that u guyz check each others Sh*t, nice ;)

@Parsian7

karan singh gotta keep competition in check

@Ramonvert

My two favorite channels together!! :D

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@lambosuperl

hahaha, all we need now is Majestic Casual, then the trio is complete <3

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@Ads_Snaps

the nostalgia I get from listening to this is immeasurable, goose bumps from old memories

@Ozborne

Same bro

@ernestosp3138

Hace siete años que llevo escúchando está canción.... Hace siete años yo iba en la preparatoria 😔😢

@Queenofclouds42

Oh my God same love and light to you darling ✨💕

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