Say Something Loving
The xx Lyrics


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Before it slips away

Say something loving
I just don't remember the thrill of affection
I just don't remember
Say something loving
I need a reminder, the feeling's escaped me
I went looking for it
Could have been anyone's kiss
Throwing my arms at no one
When I gave up, I found love

The thought flows through my mind
And it's growing all the time
I do myself a disservice
To feel this weak, to be this nervous

You say something loving
It's so overwhelming, the thrill of affection
Feels so unfamiliar
You say something loving
Without hesitation it hits me, hits me
It feels so unfamiliar

Before it slips away

Your touch stays on my skin
I feel it start sinking in
Here come my insecurities
I almost expect you to leave

Were you really looking for me?
Try your best to reassure me
I wasn't patient to meet you
Am I too needy, am I too eager?

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know what this is, but it doesn't feel wrong
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know what this is, but it doesn't feel wrong

Did you hear me say it?
Say it
Did you hear me say?

I say something loving
I can't hold it inside, the thrill of affection
Is only getting stronger
I say something loving
All my hesitations are fading, fading
I feel it taking over

Before it slips away
Don't let it slip away




Before it slips away
Don't let it slip away

Overall Meaning

The xx's song "Say Something Loving" talks about the need to feel loved and the fear of losing that love. The song is a conversation between two individuals who are afraid to express their feelings and need reassurance. The singer confesses that they cannot remember the thrill of affection, and they need a reminder. They have been searching for it everywhere, but all they found was emptiness. They are nervous and insecure, unsure if they are being too needy or too eager. The other person reassures them that the feeling is mutual, and they also need to be loved. Together, they let their guards down and declare their love for each other before it slips away.


The song's slow tempo and stripped-down arrangement creates a dreamlike atmosphere. It evokes the feeling of being lost in thought, trying to make sense of emotions, and searching for answers. The lyrics explore the complexities of love, insecurity, and vulnerability. It highlights how people struggle to express their feelings and the fear of rejection. The harmonizing vocals of Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft convey the emotions of the two people, making the conversation more intimate and heartfelt.


Line by Line Meaning

Before it slips away
Let's not lose this moment of love and affection, let's hold on to it.


Say something loving
Please express your love for me, show me that you care.


I just don't remember the thrill of affection
I haven't felt loved in so long that I don't even remember what it feels like.


I need a reminder, the feeling's escaped me
I need you to remind me of what it feels like to be loved, I've forgotten how it feels.


I went looking for it
I searched for love.


Could have been anyone's kiss
I was desperate for love that I would have taken it from anyone.


Throwing my arms at no one
I was reaching out for love from anyone, even if it wasn't real.


When I gave up, I found love
When I stopped trying to find love, it found me.


The thought flows through my mind
I can't stop thinking about love.


And it's growing all the time
My desire for love is increasing every day.


I do myself a disservice
I'm not doing myself any favors by denying my need for love.


To feel this weak, to be this nervous
My desire for love is making me vulnerable and anxious.


You say something loving
When you express your love for me, it's overwhelming.


It's so overwhelming, the thrill of affection
The feeling of being loved is so intense that I can barely handle it.


Feels so unfamiliar
I haven't felt loved in so long that it's unfamiliar to me.


Without hesitation it hits me, hits me
Your expression of love for me is so sincere and genuine that it immediately affects me.


Your touch stays on my skin
I can feel your love even when you're not physically with me.


Here come my insecurities
My fears and doubts about being loved are starting to surface.


I almost expect you to leave
I'm scared that you'll lose interest in me and leave.


Were you really looking for me?
I'm wondering if you truly wanted me or if it was just a passing interest.


Try your best to reassure me
Please help me feel secure in your love for me.


I wasn't patient to meet you
I was so eager to find love that I may have rushed into a relationship with you.


Am I too needy, am I too eager?
I'm worried that I'm coming on too strong and making you uncomfortable.


I don't know what this is, but it doesn't feel wrong
I'm not sure what our relationship is, but I know that it feels good and I want to pursue it.


I can't hold it inside, the thrill of affection
I can't keep my feelings of love for you bottled up, I need to express them.


Is only getting stronger
My love for you is growing stronger every day.


All my hesitations are fading, fading
All of my doubts and fears about being loved are disappearing.


I feel it taking over
My love for you is becoming all-consuming and I can't resist it.


Don't let it slip away
Please, let's hold on to this love and not let it fade away.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Romy Anna Madley Croft, Oliver David Sim, James Thomas Smith, Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi

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@manuelgpgarcia9059

Before it slips away...
Say something loving
I just don't remember the thrill of affection
I just don't remember
Say something loving
I need a reminder, the feeling's escaped me
I went looking for it
Could have been anyone's kiss
Throwing my arms at no one
When I gave up, I found love
The thought flows through my mind
And it's growing all the time
I do myself a disservice
To feel this weak, to be this nervous
You say something loving
It's so overwhelming, the thrill of affection
Feels so unfamiliar
You say something loving
Without hesitation it hits me, hits me
It feels so unfamiliar
Before it slips away
Your touch stays on my skin
I feel it start sinking in
Here come my insecurities
I almost expect you to leave
Were you really looking for me?
Try your best to reassure me
I wasn't patient to meet you
Am I too needy, am I too eager?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know what this is but it doesn't feel wrong
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know what this is but it doesn't feel wrong
Did you hear me say it?
Say it
Did you hear me say?
I say something loving
I can't hold it inside, the thrill of affection
Is only getting stronger
I say something loving
All my hesitations are fading, fading
I feel it taking over
Before it slips away
Don't let it slip away
Before it slips away
Don't let it slip away



@fachriyanm9519

Before it slips away

Say something loving
I just don't remember the thrill of affection
I just don't remember
Say something loving
I need a reminder, the feeling's escaped me

I went looking for it
Could have been anyone's kiss
Throwing my arms at no one
When I gave up, I found love

The thought flows through my mind
And it's growing all the time
I do myself a disservice
To feel this weak, to be this nervous

You say something loving
It's so overwhelming, the thrill of affection
Feels so unfamiliar
You say something loving
Without hesitation it hits me, hits me
It feels so unfamiliar

Before it slips away

Your touch stays on my skin
I feel it start sinking in
Here come my insecurities
I almost expect you to leave

Were you really looking for me?
Try your best to reassure me
I wasn't patient to meet you
Am I too needy, am I too eager?

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know what this is, but it doesn't feel wrong
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know what this is, but it doesn't feel wrong

Did you hear me say it?
Say it
Did you hear me say?

I say something loving
I can't hold it inside, the thrill of affection
Is only getting stronger
I say something loving
All my hesitations are fading, fading
I feel it taking over

Before it slips away
Don't let it slip away



All comments from YouTube:

@Barbara4020

Oliver's smile is everything 2:55

@saskiat.3526

It's kinda weird to see him smile tho :'D

@MiruEmmaWatson

Bárbara Miranda What about 3:21

@katheryn3138

Bárbara Miranda he has a damned cute smile :'D

@doug1756

Bárbara Miranda BR?

@sabrinam2806

I fall in love with oliver, is so atracttive and cute, and...cute, and his voice is amazing.

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Candice Swanepoel wow..so true!!!

@karlapaiz4030

That’s crazy. I was thinking about that when I first listened to this song. Now I know it ain’t just me. 😅😂

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