Stacy has performed with artists: America, Kate Nash, Jacks Mannequin, Copeland, Tumbledown, Paper Route to name a few. Clark is touring promoting her record "Connect the Dots" released by Vanguard Records. Her records are available on iTunes and at Border's Book Stores.
You can learn more about her at:
www.facebook.com/stacyclarkmusic
www.youtube.com/stacyclarkmusic
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
In "Say What You Want," Stacy Clark sings about the difficulty of pursuing one's passion and the need for support from those around you. The song features a contemplative melody and a slow tempo to reflect the introspective nature of its lyrics.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for its message, as Clark expresses the struggle of following one's heart from the start, acknowledging that it's hard to do it alone. She then implores someone to believe in her and her dreams, suggesting that this support is crucial to her success. The chorus repeats the line "Say what you want to me, go ahead, I am not listening," suggesting that she is focused on her own goals and is not concerned with the criticisms or doubts of others.
Clark then shifts her focus to a romantic relationship, suggesting that her love of music creates a conflict with her partner's needs. She expresses vulnerability as the partner's words "cut me like a knife" and suggests that a different choice could have changed the outcome of their relationship. The verses conclude with Clark acknowledging that blame for the situation could be placed on various factors, including timing, the weather, and herself.
Overall, "Say What You Want" is a contemplative song that addresses the challenges of pursuing a passion and the importance of support from those around you. Its slow tempo and introspective lyrics highlight the vulnerability of the songwriter and her willingness to confront her own shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
When following your heart
Choosing to pursue your dreams and passions can be difficult.
From the start
Starting out on this path is tough.
Oh it's hard
It's a challenging journey.
I can't do this on my own
I need support and belief from others to succeed.
I need you to believe
I need you to have faith in me.
In me
Believe in my abilities and potential.
And these dreams
Have faith in my dreams and aspirations.
Everything is boring but change
Routine and stability can be mundane and unfulfilling.
Everything will change
Pursuing change and taking risks can lead to success and happiness.
Why don't you say what you want to me
Communicate your thoughts and feelings to me openly.
Go ahead
Don't hold back, speak your truth.
I am not listening
I am not hearing what you're saying, either because I'm not interested or because I need to focus on my own goals.
So you're a romantic
You have strong romantic ideals.
You gotta fight for a cause
You believe it's important to stand up for what you believe in.
Music is my passion
Music is the thing that I love most.
Its my own natural love
It's something that comes naturally to me, it's not forced.
And those words you wrote
Your words have affected me deeply.
Oh they cut me like a knife
Your words have hurt me deeply.
If you would have chose differently
If you had made a different decision.
I would not be in your life
We would not be connected in the way we are now.
Blame it on bad timing
Things didn't work out because the timing wasn't right.
It's all my fault
I take responsibility for the situation.
Blame the situation
External factors contributed to the situation.
I am always wrong
I feel like I'm always at fault when things go wrong.
Blame it on the weather
Blaming external factors for our situation.
If we can't be together
If we cannot be romantically involved.
Nothing lasts forever
All good things must come to an end.
Why don't you say what you want to me
I want to hear your honest opinions and feelings.
Go ahead
Speak openly, don't hold back.
I am not listening
I may be distracted or disinterested in what you're saying.
Say what you want to me
Tell me what's on your mind.
I am not listening
I may be too focused on my own journey to fully engage in this conversation.
Why don't you say what you want to me
I want to hear your true thoughts and feelings.
Go ahead
Don't hold back, be honest with me.
I am not listening
I may be preoccupied with my own goals and dreams.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN KIRKPATRICK, IAN ERIC KIRKPATRICK, STACY CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@buckheadbeauty1
OH MY GOD!!!! BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOREVER!!!! HEARD ON THE HILLS YEARS AGO!!!
@katherinepoltoratzky6068
Same.
@noyunalouu5685
Great song!! Heard it from the hills! Such an iconic show with the soundtracks of it. Iconic!
@jenniferflores2505
Binge watching The hills on prime cause of COVID and have fallen in love with this song 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
@jaclynpowerhudzietz7592
Beautiful voice and such a great song. Stacy Clark is amazing! ❤️
@Sunbum95
It's official now!!!! I have been listening to this song all night and I'm NOT over it! I'm am in love with this song! Stacy Clark could be my favorite singer EVER! <3 Seriously, her songs are beautiful!
@creativeCAabstract
I heard this song on a KROQ warp tour mixtape i got from a VANS store. I was probally 17yrs old. I lost that cd that same year and ever since ive been googling the intro "when following your heart from the start..." havent found it till now at 22 yrs old. its still an amazing song.
@Chloemichelleashby18
Know this song from The Hills series lol this song seemed catchy so thought I would look it up :)
@SyllableGOD
You had me at "following your heart"
@ndudley47
I had this song on my Myspace wall for a long time