I Dare You
Savoy featuring Bright Lights Lyrics


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I, my, my, my, my
Oh I,
Can turn the gray sky blue, I
You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
(I can't get next to you, babe )
(I can't get next to you)
I've trying a long time
(I can't get next to you, babe)
(I can't get next you)
I don't know what to do

I,
Oh I,
I, oh Lord
I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl
'Cause girl your the key cause
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)

Let me tell that
I can turn back the hands of time,
You better believe I can, oh I
You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah

Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
'Cause girl, you see, I
(Can't get next to you babe)
I've been trying a long time
(I can't get next to you)
Oh somebody oughta help me
(I can't get next to you, babe)
Let me, let me go
(I can't get next to you)
Let me

I, Lord I've been working on it, baby
I've been thinking about it
Oh I
But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful




You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
And I, I don't just know what to say about it

Overall Meaning

"I Dare You" by Savoy featuring Bright Lights is a song about the power of love and the lengths one will go to be with their beloved. The song starts with the singer boasting about their exceptional abilities to turn the grey sky blue and make it rain when they want it to. They claim to have the power to build a castle from a single grain of sand and make a ship sail on dry land. However, despite all their powers, they admit that they are unhappy and the key to their happiness lies with their beloved. They express their frustration and longing as they cannot seem to get close to their love interest, no matter what they do.


Throughout the song, the singer continues to list all the things they can do with their abilities - they can fly like a bird, buy anything they desire, turn a river into a raging fire, and even turn back the hands of time. They can change anything from old to new, except for the one thing that they desire - to be with their beloved. Despite their impressive abilities, they admit that these things are unimportant compared to being with their love.


The song ends with the singer expressing their desperation to be with their love interest. They have been thinking about them all day, trying to call them but not having their number. The final lines express their uncertainty and helplessness; they don't know what to say or do about the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I, my, my, my, my
I am in possession of great power and ability that I will showcase in this song


Oh I,
I am emphasizing my power and ability


Can turn the gray sky blue, I
I have the ability to make things better and bring joy to those around me


You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
My powers are so great that I can even manipulate the weather


I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
I am capable of creating something impressive from almost nothing


You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
My powers are so impressive that I can defy the laws of physics


I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Despite my abilities, I am still not content with my life


Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
The one thing that would make me happy is being with this girl


(I can't get next to you, babe )
I am struggling to connect with this girl


(I can't get next to you)
I am unable to get close to this girl


I've trying a long time
I have been attempting to connect with this girl for an extended period of time


(I can't get next to you, babe)
Despite my efforts, I am still unable to connect with this girl


(I can't get next you)
I am struggling to form a relationship with this girl


I don't know what to do
I am unsure of how to proceed in forming a connection with this girl


I,
I am still emphasizing my power and ability


Oh I,
I am still emphasizing my power and ability


I, oh Lord
I am invoking a higher power to emphasize my abilities


I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
My powers are so great that I can defy gravity and fly


And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
My powers extend even to my financial abilities


Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
My powers are so great that I can manipulate the elements


And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
My powers are so great that I am practically immortal


I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl
Despite my immense abilities, the one thing that would make me happy is this girl


'Cause girl your the key cause
This girl is the key to my happiness


(I can't get next to you babe)
I am still struggling to connect with this girl


(I can't get next to you)
I am still unable to get close to this girl


(I can't get next to you babe)
Despite my continued efforts, I am still unable to form a relationship with this girl


Let me tell that
Let me explain further


I can turn back the hands of time,
My powers include the ability to manipulate time


You better believe I can, oh I
My powers are so great that disbelief is not an option


You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I have the ability to instantly change the season with a simple wave of my hand


I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
My powers extend even to the ability to reverse or refresh anything


All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah
Despite all of my abilities, there are still things that are beyond my power


Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
All of my impressive abilities pale in comparison to my desire for this girl


'Cause girl, you see, I
This girl is the most important thing in my life


(Can't get next to you babe)
I am still unable to connect with this girl


I've been trying a long time
I have been striving to connect with this girl for a long time


(I can't get next to you)
Despite my continued efforts, I have been unable to form a relationship with this girl


Oh somebody oughta help me
I need help to form a relationship with this girl


(I can't get next to you, babe)
Despite my continued efforts and desire, I have been unable to connect with this girl


Let me, let me go
I am ready to move on from this unrequited love


(I can't get next to you)
I am still unable to connect with this girl


I, Lord I've been working on it, baby
Despite my struggles, I have been putting in effort to form a relationship with this girl


I've been thinking about it
My desire for this girl is always on my mind


Oh I
I am still emphasizing my power and ability, but it pales in comparison to my desire for this girl


But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
I have been persistently trying to connect with this girl


But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
Despite my efforts, I have been unable to even get this girl's phone number


I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful
My desire for this girl consumes me


You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
My desire for this girl is so great that I am almost in physical pain


And I, I don't just know what to say about it
Despite my strong feelings, I am unable to express them in a way that can connect me to this girl




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD

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Comments from YouTube:

@Elizadeath

Please add it to Spotify! <3

@jeroenbuitenhuis

Still an amazing track.

@MegaTURBO6

that cover NEEDS to be a shirt!

@marcomeza9986

Could you imagine the LAZERS to this song!!!

@RodrigoRenzo

SAVOY brought me here.

@rschneider12

this tune is huge! Musically you can tell that savoy really has gotten their shit together compared to their boulder days, im really excited for what these guys have going on!

@KrzyKatherine

I'm sad that this song was removed from iTunes. I still have it on my playlist if it ever comes back. :'(

@chrispitcher91

amazing vocals

@SuperRoj

Lemme be the first in 2021 :))

@hollidayrain

unbelievable track, and probably the best thing you guys have ever released. congrats!

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