SAY SOMETHING
Say Something Lyrics
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there is nothing at work
the faces have become like traffic
multi-purpose conversation
i stand like a lighthouse
i have become a lighthouse
but if we met we would exhaust this place
and if you spoke then this world would short-circuit
say something
make it a direct hit
say something
make me never forget
i don't want to stand and compute
i want days and weeks to burst out of you
i am listening for dear life
i want you to talk like it's a breakthrough
repeat first chorus
In the song Say Something, the singer feels disconnected and alone in a crowded world. They describe the people around them as traffic, and their conversations as empty and meaningless. The singer compares themselves to a lighthouse, standing tall and strong, but also isolated and separate from the world around them. The singer longs for a deeper connection with another person, someone who can break through the monotony and truly speak to them. They implore their potential partner to "say something" that will make a direct impact and never be forgotten. The singer desires a breakthrough, a moment of true connection that will bring meaning to their existence.
The lyrics of Say Something capture the feeling of loneliness and isolation that many people experience in our modern world. The song speaks to a desire for real human connection in a world where superficial interactions are the norm. The metaphor of the lighthouse is particularly powerful, representing both strength and vulnerability. The singer longs for someone who can see them, truly understand them, and transform their world.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight is like space invaders
Tonight feels like an invasion of space, as if everything is out of place.
there is nothing at work
At this moment, everything at work seems dull and irrelevant.
the faces have become like traffic
The faces around are uninteresting and swarm around like cars on a busy road.
multi-purpose conversation
Conversations seem to have lost their purpose and are vague and meaningless.
i stand like a lighthouse
I stand tall and persistent, providing guidance and direction like a lighthouse.
i have become a lighthouse
I have turned into someone who guides and leads, providing hope to wandering souls like a lighthouse.
but if we met we would exhaust this place
If we met, our connection would be so intense that it would drain this entire space of all its energy.
and if you spoke then this world would short-circuit
Your words are so powerful that they can disrupt the universe and cause everything to malfunction.
say something
Please speak up; I'm begging you to say something.
make it a direct hit
Make your words hit me directly and deeply, leaving a lasting impact.
make me never forget
Make your words resonate with me forever, so that I never forget them.
i don't want to stand and compute
I don't want to just stand here and analyze everything logically; I want to feel emotions and be moved.
i want days and weeks to burst out of you
I want you to share everything with me, even the smallest details, so that I can understand you better and feel connected.
i am listening for dear life
I am listening to you with all my heart and soul, as if my life depends on it.
i want you to talk like it's a breakthrough
I want you to speak with passion and intensity, as if you've had a breakthrough, and want to share it with me.
say something
Please speak up; I'm begging you to say something.
make it a direct hit
Make your words hit me directly and deeply, leaving a lasting impact.
say something
Please speak up; I'm begging you to say something.
make me never forget
Make your words resonate with me forever, so that I never forget them.
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theharshtruthoutthere
Wordily pleasures for the ears and for the eyes: music, movies, sport.
That kind of entertainment is given by lucifer to mankind, to keep them busy doing and knowing nothing,
When human dies, he or she is surprised that he or she keeps existing.
Yet the only reason for it is, they had their lifetime on earth catching delusions and illusions. Never loved the truth, never cared for it and as some used to say:
1st comes laughter, then turning of the head, then closing of the ears, freezing of the heart, then life in struggle and then regrets and cries. The last 2 shall be there forever. = the life of a ignorant fools.
Creating “perfect” offspring who`s genetic DNA is mixed: human + animal + angel + inverting every soul + posses them with evil spirits = perfect spell casting, look at the public, they all sing and dance along not sensing reality.
The tares and the wheat – a story in the bible. 2 different offspring, growing together, shoulder next to shoulder.
The "rituals" haven`t stopped happening, these got renamed to fit the timelines: in our days, the rituals are:
music concerts
showing off the masonic hand sighs and symbols
becoming "trans"
few more.
@jusemaskatear5354
Anyone here 2024?
@CooperF
Still the best music video
@nadezdapetkovic9249
Always will be ❤
@mehtapmervet5474
Hello
@davonbolton3063
Didn’t even know Chris was in this song 😭😭
@Chaz_Nichole
Yes I just discovered this song today. I absolutely adore it
@user-ie4yd3gz1q
The fact that this was sung live and filmed in one take. These two are the epitome of professionals.
@AmeriTerry
The practice First Take is better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMkwQFlAhMA
@vinylculturemusic
Took months of practice but yes this is awesome!!❤
@Nancy-iu6ow
To the other, the stars I've already had, I'm always saying something.