The Rigs immediately gained the attention of major television networks with the release of their first songs. They have since been featured on shows like The Walking Dead, True Blood, Sons of Anarchy, Parenthood, American Horror Story and many more.
Say What You Want
The Rigs Lyrics
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Never been the down and out one,
Good to know you think that I'm done,
So say what you want, say what you want, son.
I've been called the good and the bad
The ugly only those that wish that they had,
Built from mud so sling what you have,
I'll be the witch that you need for the hunt,
Grab a fork, light a torch, let 'em come,
I've got demons of my own that should run,
So say what you want, say what you want, son.
Strings, strings, strings are pulling you,
So speak as puppets do,
But silence holds the truth, oh, oh,
Wooden words and plated shoes,
You dance but you don't move,
Just live through hands that do, oh, oh.
Not gonna be the devil you need,
Not moved by the beg and the plead,
You claim the saint but it's sinners you need,
So say what you want, say what you want, son.
Never been the angel you pray,
Never been the devil you claim,
You can try but this soul don't need saved,
So say what you want, say what you want, son.
Strings, strings, strings are pulling you,
So speak as puppets do,
But silence holds the truth, oh, oh,
Wooden words and plated shoes,
You dance but you don't move,
Just live through hands that do, oh, oh.
I'll be here when the crying is done,
Wondering where all the noises came from,
The eagle never pays mind to the dove,
Say what you want, say what you want, son
Strings, strings, strings are pulling you,
So speak as puppets do,
But silence holds the truth, (Say what you want, say what you want, son) oh, oh,
Wooden words and plated shoes,
You dance but you don't move,
Just live through hands that do (Say what you want, say what you want, son) oh, oh,
Strings, strings, strings are pulling you,
So speak as puppets do,
But silence holds the truth, (Say what you want, say what you want, son) oh, oh,
Wooden words and plated shoes,
You dance but you don't move,
Just live through hands that do oh, oh.
The Rigs' song 'Say What You Want' talks about the singer's experiences of being judged and misunderstood by others who do not know their struggles. The lyrics showcase a sense of defiance and strength, as the singer refuses to be bogged down by others' opinions about them. The song highlights the idea of people being controlled by societal expectations and behaving like puppets without truly being authentic to themselves. The line 'But silence holds the truth' emphasizes that the lies and false impressions people create about themselves are futile because their true self will be revealed in the end.
The opening lyrics 'Never been a fortunate son, Never been the down and out one' suggest that the singer has struggled to fit into any particular category and has faced criticism for it. The lines 'I've been called the good and the bad, The ugly only those that wish that they had' indicate that people judge them based on their outward appearance and do not see past it. The lyrics 'I've got demons of my own that should run' imply that the singer has dealt with personal demons and has lived through tough times. It's interesting to note that the singer declares, 'I'll be the witch that you need for the hunt, Grab a fork, light a torch, let 'em come' - this can be interpreted as the singer's way of facing and addressing false accusations and rumors about themself.
Line by Line Meaning
Never been a fortunate son
I have never been privileged or lucky in any way.
Never been the down and out one
Although I may have faced challenges, I have never truly hit rock bottom.
Good to know you think that I'm done
It's interesting to hear that you believe I am incapable of succeeding.
So say what you want, say what you want, son.
Regardless of your opinions about me, I am not going to let them bring me down.
I've been called the good and the bad
People have labeled me in various ways, both positively and negatively.
The ugly only those that wish that they had
Those who are jealous of what I have or who I am are the ones who call me ugly.
Built from mud so sling what you have
I have been through much adversity and come out stronger, so throw your worst insults at me if you feel like it.
I'll be the witch that you need for the hunt
If you are looking for a target to blame for your problems, I will be that person for you.
Grab a fork, light a torch, let 'em come
Incite others to join your campaign of blame against me.
I've got demons of my own that should run
Just remember that I have struggles of my own, and you should focus on your own issues instead of blaming me for everything.
Strings, strings, strings are pulling you
External forces and factors are influencing your actions and opinions.
So speak as puppets do
You are merely echoing or following the opinions of others.
But silence holds the truth, oh, oh
Sometimes, the lack of words or action speaks louder than anything else.
Wooden words and plated shoes
Your words may be hollow or insincere, and your outward appearance may be deceiving.
You dance but you don't move
You may seem active or involved in something, but you are actually not making any real progress or changes.
Just live through hands that do, oh, oh
You are letting others control you and dictate your actions and beliefs.
Not gonna be the devil you need
I am not going to play the role of the bad guy to satisfy someone else's needs or desires.
Not moved by the beg and the plead
Don't bother trying to convince me through desperate measures or pleas - I won't be swayed that easily.
You claim the saint but it's sinners you need
You may profess to want or need positive influences in your life, but you actually derive more satisfaction from negative ones.
Never been the angel you pray
I am not a perfect or flawless individual, and never claimed to be one.
Never been the devil you claim
I am also not the embodiment of all evil, despite some people's attempts to paint me that way.
You can try but this soul don't need saved
Don't waste your efforts trying to 'save' me or fix me, because I don't need it.
I'll be here when the crying is done
Once you've exhausted all your energy raging against me, I'll still be standing.
Wondering where all the noises came from
I may be observing you and the chaos you caused, but I won't be commenting or reacting to it.
The eagle never pays mind to the dove
I am above petty conflicts and drama, and won't stoop down to participate.
Contributed by Isaac Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ariana Metaj
Ii am sooo in love with your music!!! It's pure perfection!!!! Keep up the good work!
The Rigs
+Ariana Metaj Thanks, Ariana! We definitely will :-)
Isis Santacruz
Esta canción se volvió mi favorita ❤😍
The Rigs
+Isis Santacruz ¡Increíble gracias!
Nohara Cejas
you are so good guys really. you deserve way more fame!! im loving you already
Jessie
simply incredible! I just discovered your guys music, and I must say I'm amazed by it. Keep going! xxx
The Rigs
Awesome, thanks!
Knock Em Dead Darling
I'm obsessed with your music right now, after hearing one of your songs on the new Walking Dead advertisement.
I have to say this is my favourite though. Your voices work extremely nicely together, it's beautiful.
//Plus your music is inspiring my art /a lot/ so a massive thank you for that/ xx
Knock Em Dead Darling
No problem! x
The Rigs
+Knock Em Dead Darling That's awesome! Thanks! :-)