Say Something
Ola Strand Rønning Lyrics


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Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'll be the one - if you want me to
And I -
Am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
And I -
Will stumble and fall
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I'm sorry
That I couldn't get to you
And anywhere I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you




Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ola Strand Rønning's song, "Say Something," are a heartbreaking plea to a loved one who seems to have given up on the relationship. The singer is feeling helpless and small, admitting that they don't understand what went wrong and acknowledging their own shortcomings in learning to love. Despite their struggles, they still want to be there for their partner, willing to be the one who sticks it out if that's what the other person wants. But ultimately, they realize that they can't keep going alone, and they're left with no choice but to give up and move on.


The song captures the pain and frustration of a failing relationship in a way that is both poignant and relatable. It's easy to empathize with the singer's sense of inadequacy and their desperate desire to make things right, while also feeling the weight of the futility of their efforts. The repeated refrain of "Say something" underscores the singer's sense of isolation and disconnection, and makes their final decision to give up all the more wrenching.


Overall, "Say Something" is a heart-rending exploration of the complexities of love and loss, delivered with raw emotion and honesty.


Line by Line Meaning

Say something, I'm giving up on you
I need you to speak up or else I'll have to move on.


I'll be the one - if you want me to
I'm willing to do anything for you, if that's what you want.


And I -
I have something more to say.


Am feeling so small
I'm overwhelmed and powerless.


It was over my head
I couldn't handle it.


I know nothing at all
I don't have the answers.


And I -
I still have more to say.


Will stumble and fall
I'm still trying and I'm not perfect.


I'm still learning to love
I'm figuring out what it means to truly care for someone.


Just starting to crawl
I'm just beginning to understand how to be in a relationship.


And I'm sorry
I apologize for my shortcomings.


That I couldn't get to you
I wasn't able to reach you or make you understand.


And anywhere I would've followed you
I would have gone to great lengths to be with you.


Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm at my limit and need to know where we stand.


Say something
I need a response or some indication of how you feel.




Writer(s): Michael J Campbell, Ian Axel, Chad Vaccarino

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