SAY SOMETHING
Sergio Sylvestre Lyrics
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I'll be the one if you want me to
Anywhere I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I am feeling so small
It was over my head
I know nothing at all
I'm still learning to love
Just starting to crawl
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
Anywhere I would've followed you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
And I will swallow my pride
You're the one that I love
And I'm saying goodbye
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 (oh, oh)
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something, I'm giving up on you
Say something
Sergio Sylvestre's song "Say Something" is a poignant ballad about giving up on someone you love because they are not meeting you halfway in the relationship. The lyrics are raw and powerful, and convey the emotional turmoil the singer is feeling as they confront the reality that the person they love may never be able to give them what they need. The opening lines "Say something, I'm giving up on you / I'll be the one if you want me to" introduce the theme of the song, which is a plea for communication and a willingness to work things out. The singer has reached the end of their rope and needs the other person to take action before it’s too late.
As the song continues, the second verse reveals the singer's confusion and helplessness in the relationship. "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" show that despite their best efforts, they still feel inadequate and unsure of themselves. The chorus repeats twice, with a slight variation in the second line, which changes from "I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you" to "You're the one that I love". The final lines of the song, "Say something, I'm giving up on you / Say something" are hauntingly sad, as the singer resigns themselves to the fact that the other person may never say or do anything to save the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Say something, I'm giving up on you
I am exhausted, and I cannot keep chasing after you if you won't communicate with me.
I'll be the one if you want me to
I am willing to be there for you and love you if you permit me to do so.
Anywhere I would've followed you
I am devoted to you, and I am ready to follow you anywhere you want to go.
And I am feeling so small
I feel insignificant because I am not able to aid you in the manner I desire.
It was over my head
This situation is beyond what I can handle, and I am struggling to provide assistance.
I know nothing at all
I'm unsure how to assist you because I lack the expertise to do so.
And I will stumble and fall
I am still learning how to love you correctly, and I may make mistakes while doing so.
I'm still learning to love
I acknowledge that it takes effort to make love work and I'm trying my best to do so
Just starting to crawl
I'm trying to develop the foundation of our relationship slowly but steadily.
I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you
I regret my inability to support you when you needed me the most.
And I will swallow my pride
Even if it costs me my self-respect, I will express my love to you openly.
You're the one that I love
I love you with all my heart, and nothing in the world could change that.
And I'm saying goodbye
I must detach myself from your influence and start anew because I cannot keep this relationship alive on my own.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Chad Vaccarino, Ian Axel, Mike Campbell
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