Girl
Say Okay Lyrics

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She's a breakdown she's a lier
But she always sets me on fire
Man I hate her I can't deny it
And though she's my only desire

I can't get away from her
(No matter how hard try it)
I will let her go I swear

(I just need a little more time right now)

Ohhh – beautiful, beautiful, beautiful you are girl
Ohhh – I'll offer you the world

Ohhh – I can't believe what you do to me girl
Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl
Ohhh – I can't believe that this is the truth girl
Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl

I'm addicted to a nightmare
But I don't wanna wake up no I don't care
I'm a victim I'm the offender
But I will not ever surrender

I can't get away from her
(No matter how hard try it)
I will let her go I swear
(I just need a little more time right now)

Ohhh – beautiful, beautiful, beautiful you are girl
Ohhh – I'll offer you the world

Ohhh – I can't believe what you do to me girl
Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl
Ohhh – I can't believe that this is the truth girl
Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl

I'll let you down
Before I break

Ohhh – I can't believe what you do to me girl
Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl

Ohhh – I can't believe that this is the truth girl
Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Say Okay's "Girl" describe a tumultuous relationship. The singer acknowledges that the woman he's with is a "breakdown" and a "liar," but he still finds her irresistible. He hates her but can't deny that she always sets him on fire. The singer is addicted to this "nightmare" relationship, and he admits to being both the victim and the offender. Despite all this, he knows he needs to let her go, but he's struggling to do so. He sees the beauty in her, and he's willing to offer her the world, but he's also aware of the harm she's causing him.

The singer is torn between his desire for this woman and his need for self-preservation. He admits that he's addicted to the relationship and that he's hesitant to let her go. He knows that he's going to let her down eventually, but he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep her in his life for a little longer. The lyrics are a reflection of the complex emotions that come with being in a toxic relationship. Even though the singer knows he should leave, he's not ready to do so yet.

This song captures the raw emotions of a toxic relationship, and it's an honest portrayal of the complexities that come with trying to move on from someone you love. The repetition of the "ohh" sounds in the chorus creates a sense of urgency and desperation that underscores the singer's emotions. Overall, the lyrics describe the turbulent emotions and difficult decisions that come with being in a toxic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

She's a breakdown she's a lier
Even though she may not be perfect, flawed and untruthful, I still have feelings for her.

But she always sets me on fire
Despite her imperfections, her presence ignites a spark in me that I can't ignore.

Man I hate her I can't deny it
Though I may have negative emotions towards her, I can't deny that I am deeply attracted to her.

And though she's my only desire
Despite my internal conflict, I cannot deny that she is the only person that I truly desire.

I can't get away from her
No matter how much I try, I cannot distance myself from her.

(No matter how hard try it)
I have attempted to break free from her hold, but to no avail.

I will let her go I swear
While I recognize that I should move on from this toxic relationship, it is difficult and I need more time to do so.

(I just need a little more time right now)
It's not that I don't want to leave her, but I am not yet ready to let go completely.

Ohhh – beautiful, beautiful, beautiful you are girl
Despite her flaws, I see her as beautiful and captivating.

Ohhh – I'll offer you the world
I am willing to offer her everything that I have, including my heart, for the sake of being with her.

Ohhh – I can't believe what you do to me girl
She has a hold over me that I cannot explain or deny, and it is both exhilarating and terrifying.

Ohhh – it feels so good to be next to you girl
Being in her presence brings me a sense of comfort and pleasure, despite the turmoil within the relationship.

I'm addicted to a nightmare
This relationship is a source of pain and chaos, but yet I cannot resist it.

But I don't wanna wake up no I don't care
Despite the pain, I am not willing to let go of the connection that we share.

I'm a victim I'm the offender
Both of us are at fault in this relationship, and we are equally responsible for the pain and joy that we share.

But I will not ever surrender
Despite the challenges, I am determined to make this relationship work and will not give up on it.

I'll let you down
I recognize that I will disappoint her at times, but my love for her is unwavering.

Before I break
Rather than breaking down completely, I will end the relationship to save us both the pain of a destructive end.

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