Say What You Will
Scandal Lyrics


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You want to run, you want to hide
You think the truth will go away
and you won't have to decide

I want you here, I want you now
to tell me we can find a way
and we will make it somehow
Say what you will
it's only a dream
do what you want
it's only me
who just keeps turning away
when I hear what you say
'cause I don't know what I can do
to make you look at me
the way I used to be

You want my world, you want a sign
but I know your heart will never see
and I will always be blind

Say what you will
it's only a dream
do what you want
it's only me
who doesn't seem to know
and I just won't let go
of this feeling that pulls at my heart
so I'll just take it slow
if you have to go
say what you will

Say what you will
it's only a dream
do what you want
it's only me
who just keeps turning away
when I hear what you say
'cause I don't know what I can do




to make you look at me
the way I used to be

Overall Meaning

In Scandal Feat. Patty Smyth's song Say What You Will, the lyrics convey the struggle of two people in a relationship where one wants out and the other tries to hold on. The opening lines of the song, "You want to run, you want to hide, You think the truth will go away, and you won't have to decide" suggest that one person is avoiding confrontation and wants to run away from their commitment. On the other hand, the other person in the relationship wants the first person to stay and work things out, as they sing "I want you here, I want you now, to tell me we can find a way, and we will make it somehow."


The chorus emphasizes the power dynamic between the two people, with one person holding on and the other trying to break free, "Say what you will it's only a dream, do what you want it's only me, who just keeps turning away when I hear what you say, 'cause I don't know what I can do to make you look at me, the way I used to be." The song captures the heartbreak and pain of a relationship that is falling apart, with the two people having different hopes and dreams for the future.


In conclusion, Say What You Will is a powerful song that captures the emotions of a relationship on the brink of collapse. The lyrics underscore the struggles of two people in a relationship, with one trying to hold on and the other trying to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

You want to run, you want to hide
You're trying to escape from the situation and avoid confronting the truth


You think the truth will go away
You believe that if you ignore the truth, it will eventually disappear


and you won't have to decide
You hope that by avoiding the truth, you can avoid making a difficult decision


I want you here, I want you now
I want you to face the truth and deal with it immediately, without delay


to tell me we can find a way
I want you to assure me that we can overcome this obstacle together


and we will make it somehow
I believe that we can find a solution to our problem, no matter how difficult it may seem


Say what you will
Speak your truth, even if it's not what I want to hear


it's only a dream
It's not real, it's just a fantasy or a hope


do what you want
Do what you feel is right, even if it's not what I would choose


it's only me
You are not responsible for my choices or my happiness


who just keeps turning away
I am avoiding the truth or the reality of the situation


when I hear what you say
I'm having a hard time accepting or processing the information you're telling me


'cause I don't know what I can do
I feel powerless or unsure of how to handle the situation


to make you look at me
I want your attention or approval, but I'm not sure how to get it


the way I used to be
I want you to see me as the person I was before, or the image of myself that I've created


You want my world, you want a sign
You want me to make a bigger commitment or show you more clearly how I feel


but I know your heart will never see
I understand that you may not feel the same way about me, no matter what I do


and I will always be blind
I will continue to ignore the truth or the reality of the situation, even if it hurts me


who doesn't seem to know
I am uncertain or confused about what to do or how to feel


and I just won't let go
I'm holding on to the hope or the fantasy instead of facing the reality and moving on


of this feeling that pulls at my heart
I have strong emotions or attachment to the situation, even if it's not healthy or realistic


so I'll just take it slow
I'll try to handle the situation with caution and patience, even if it's difficult


if you have to go
If you need to leave or end our relationship, I will accept it




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