Say What You Want
Stacy * Clark Lyrics
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From the start
Oh it's hard
I can't do this on my own
I need you to believe
In me
And these dreams
Everything will change
Why don't you say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
So you're a romantic
You gotta fight for a cause
Music is my passion
Its my own natural love
And those words you wrote
Oh they cut me like a knife
If you would have chose differently
I would not be in your life
Why don't you say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Blame it on bad timing
It's all my fault
Blame the situation
I am always wrong
Blame it on the weather
If we can't be together
Nothing lasts forever
Nothing lasts
Why don't you say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Why don't you say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Why don't you say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
Say what you want to me
Go ahead
I am not listening
The lyrics of "Say What You Want" by Stacy Clark convey the frustration of trying to pursue your dreams in the face of doubt, criticism, and rejection. The opening lines acknowledge the difficulty of following your heart, especially when you feel alone in your efforts. The singer admits that she needs someone to believe in her and her dreams, but is met with silence or disbelief.
The chorus echoes this feeling - the singer urges the person she's speaking to to "say what you want" to her, indicating that she's ready to hear their doubts or criticisms, but also suggesting that they haven't been willing to communicate before. The repetition of "I am not listening" could be interpreted as defiance or resignation - the singer may be tired of hearing negative feedback and is trying to push past it, or else has simply decided to pursue her own path regardless of what others say.
Later verses introduce the idea of blame - while the singer initially seems to be pointing a finger at others for not supporting her, she turns the blame on herself as well as external factors like "bad timing" or "the weather." This speaks to the complex emotional landscape of pursuing a dream - sometimes it's hard to know who or what to blame when things don't go the way we want them to.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to stand up for what they believe in, and to keep pursuing their dreams even when it feels like the whole world is against them. It's a message of hope and resilience that anyone can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
When following your heart
Pursuing what you really want
From the start
From the beginning
Oh it's hard
It's a difficult journey
I can't do this on my own
I need support
I need you to believe
Believe in my abilities
In me
In my potential
And these dreams
My aspirations
Everything is boring but change
Change is the only exciting thing
Everything will change
Change is inevitable
Why don't you say what you want to me
Express your thoughts freely
Go ahead
Do it now
I am not listening
But I am open to hearing you out
So you're a romantic
You have a romantic side
You gotta fight for a cause
You need to be passionate about something
Music is my passion
I am passionate about music
Its my own natural love
It comes naturally to me
And those words you wrote
Your words impacted me
Oh they cut me like a knife
They hurt me deeply
If you would have chose differently
If you made a different decision
I would not be in your life
Our paths would not cross
Blame it on bad timing
Timing was not on our side
It's all my fault
It's my responsibility
Blame the situation
Circumstances played a part
I am always wrong
I take the blame
Blame it on the weather
External factors caused a problem
If we can't be together
If we can't be united
Nothing lasts forever
Nothing is permanent
Why don't you say what you want to me
Speak your mind
Go ahead
Don't hesitate
I am not listening
But I am ready to listen
Say what you want to me
Tell me how you really feel
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN KIRKPATRICK, IAN ERIC KIRKPATRICK, STACY CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@realen.a9188
Twenty seconds on the back time
I feel you're on the run
Never lived too long to make right
I see you're doing fine
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer slide
I can no longer run
Ah no no
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer hide
For it's no longer fun
Ah no no
Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you
What I am is what you want of me
Yeah, now that I'm not there
I took the tables away from you
It's turned and I don't care
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer slide
I can no longer run
Ah no no
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer hide
For it's no longer fun
Ah no no
Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you
Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you
I've said goodnight, try to sleep tight
Ah, just dream of me
Go, close your eyes 'cause I've closed mine
The sun will shine from time to time
Oh, when you dream of me, yeah
Well, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you
Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you
Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you
@stungstung2424
Feb 5th 2024 and having a texas obsession, so many songs that I know word for word and can sing them top of my lungs, love it ❤
@phillipusmalan8841
Being a teenager in the 90's....this was some truly amazing music by a band that is timeless
@kimvora1225
Met these guys at a convert they did at my local theatre while i worked there. I helped cook and serve them food in the day and then worked the show at night. I can say with all honesty that they are some of the most genuine, lovely people i have ever met in the industry ❤
@neilmercer8023
Respect ❤
@c-side-lofi
Who’s listening in 2023!!!!!!
@GuillermoRogersDiaz
Me
@laurapinton5344
Meeee
@karinbejo3135
Me too 😍
@paolocenzato1558
Me yeah buddy
@beatriceporquet2586
Me