The story of The Countdown began in 1998 when Tamar began writing and recording songs on her four-track. The songs were based on her rock musical entitled 'Communicator' which loosely told the futuristic story of a girl looking for her missing husband within the world of 'Communicator' ruled by computers and cyborgs. Since the rock opera frustrated the fuck out of her, she put it aside until one day when she played some of the songs for her future husband Steve. He thought the songs and the concept were cool, and wanted to try to re-record them and, if possible, try to perform some of the songs live. Thus was born The Countdown as a band.
The Countdown independently released one full length entitled "Communicator" and one EP that was self titled, both of which are out of print. But if you ask them nicely, they might burn a copy for you.
In 2004, The Countdown signed to Invisible Records and released the infamous 'Scratch N Sniff' EP in 2004. After a long wait and various difficulties within their relationship with Invisible, their 2008 LP entitled 'The Story of a Long Slow Awaited Death Of A Band' was released, shortly before the band parted happily from Invisible Records.
Now, after relocating to Portland, Oregon, and free from the confines of a label, The Countdown's newest album - 2009's 'Your Friends And Neighbors' - is their most strange and bizarre album to date. The album explores concepts of loneliness, secrets and obsessions. And asks the question, do you ever really know someone?
You decide.
SAY SOMETHING
The Countdown Lyrics
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You can't make me weak
Words I hear for centuries
Underneath my skirt, you see
You can't make me cry
You can't even try
Words that I hid carefully
Underneath the board, you see
Here we are(here we are)
A quiet evening at home(a quiet)
Here we are(here we are)
Just you, just you and I alone
Say something, Say something
You can't make me wait (wait)
You can't make me hate (hate)
I know how it feels to be
Tied up with apologies and
You can't make me break
You can't make me take
Everything I've held onto
And handed all over to you
Here we are(here we are)
A quiet evening at home(a quiet)
Here we are(here we are)
Just you, just you and I alone
Say something, say something
Say something, say something
You can't make me crawl
You can't make me fall
Back into the line of fire
I will be one step higher
You can't make me break (break)
You can't make me take
Everything I've held onto
And handed all over to you
(take, take, take, take, take, take, take, take)
Here we are(here we are)
A quiet evening at home(a quiet)
Here we are(here we are)
Just you, just you and I alone
Here we are(here we are)
Just you, just you and I alone
Say something, say something, say something, say something, say something, say something
The Countdown's "Say Something" is a bold and empowering song that speaks to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. The lyrics are a refusal to be silenced or controlled by anyone, and they celebrate the power of individuality and self-worth. The line "You can't make me speak, you can't make me weak" is a defiant statement that declares that no one can force the singer to do or say anything that she doesn't want to do. The repetition of this line throughout the song serves as a reminder of the singer's strength and independence.
The line "Words I hear for centuries underneath my skirt, you see" is a reference to the long history of oppression and mistreatment that women have endured. By acknowledging this history, the singer is able to draw strength from it and stand up for herself in the present. The line "You can't make me wait, you can't make me hate" is another example of the singer's defiance, refusing to let anyone control her emotions or reactions.
The chorus of the song is a call for action, a challenge for the listener to "say something". This can be interpreted in different ways - perhaps it is a call to speak up against injustice, or to express oneself authentically and confidently. Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt small or voiceless, reminding them that they have the strength to stand up for themselves and take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't make me speak
I won't say anything just because you want me to
You can't make me weak
I won't let you have power over me
Words I hear for centuries
I've heard the same oppressive rhetoric for generations
Underneath my skirt, you see
My femininity does not make me inferior
You can't make me cry
I won't let you see me vulnerable
Words that I hid carefully
I've had to guard myself against hurtful words
Underneath the board, you see
I've hidden my emotions to protect myself
Here we are(here we are)
In this moment
A quiet evening at home(a quiet)
We're alone together in a peaceful setting
Just you, just you and I alone
It's just the two of us here
Say something, Say something
Please communicate with me
You can't make me wait (wait)
I won't be patient just because you demand it
You can't make me hate (hate)
I won't let you manipulate me into feeling negativity
I know how it feels to be
I understand what it's like to experience
Tied up with apologies and
Feeling trapped by the need to apologize
You can't make me break
I won't let you destroy me
You can't make me take
I won't accept what you're trying to force on me
Everything I've held onto
My values and beliefs
And handed all over to you
I won't let you change who I am
(take, take, take, take, take, take, take, take)
You can't make me crawl
I won't grovel to you
You can't make me fall
I won't let you bring me down
Back into the line of fire
Into a situation where I'm vulnerable
I will be one step higher
I will rise above your attempts to bring me down
(break, break)
Here we are(here we are)
In this moment
A quiet evening at home(a quiet)
We're alone together in a peaceful setting
Just you, just you and I alone
It's just the two of us here
Here we are(here we are)
In this moment
Just you, just you and I alone
It's just the two of us here
Say something, say something, say something, say something, say something, say something
Please communicate with me
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: EDWARD KLEBAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zievchn8893
I’m just here to get the “Boy” part tbh. That shit is HARD
@freshboy99r
Waaayyyshel I learned to do it vocally, and now my friend and I harmonize it 😭😭
@dhamani
It took me 1 week to get my voice ready for this whole song. My voice was stressed but now it’s used to me doing the “boy” part
@cecilia7656
a b a b c d c d e f e f g h
@kiwithefruit2
I can do it my mom is a good singer and I’m only 10
@amibabyy
Waaayyyshel just keep repeating it the same way she does you’ll eventually get it
@li4561
Who still here in 2027 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
@brennaw2376
Liana Vidz me obviously 😂✌️
@Luke_05
Liana Vidz MEEEE
@brynnadorsey5726
I’m confused 2019