Say Something
Timbaland and Drake Lyrics
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You and me, only
I did it all for you
Still, you were lonely
We can work it out
Uhh, But I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved
You just stuck standin' there
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Say say something, baby, say something, baby, say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Yeah, it really sucks whenever since I’ve been long gone
I traded in my senorita for a microphone
I hate the way you fell apart girl, its sad to see
Your life is good but me and you we're a catastrophe
If I was unsuccessful would you be satisfied
I need a paramedic girl, I’m feeling paralyzed
If I could choose, you will always be a friend to me
The more money I made you acting like my enemy
It's crazy, I can’t help it if you're really ashamed
All the pressure would turn you into my diamond babe
How can something so familiar be so strange
Closest friends get estranged when the status change
Ah, is it my mistake, think that where I am and where you at
And my homeboy Larry Live is the only one that had my back
You were the perfect girl, now it seems we don’t match
Is it the money, want me to give it back?
This shit was all I knew
You and me, only
I did it all for you
Still, you were lonely
We can work it out
Uhh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved
That person has it all
You just stuck standin' there
But I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Say say something, baby, say something, baby, say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I am the topic of conversation
This is celebration
Let's toast to the fact that I've moved out my mama's basement
To a condo downtown, 'cause it's 'all about location'
I'm sitting, drink wine and watch Californication of life
You should have been here to kick it with me
We could have split this whole thing up, fifty fifty
But now I'm at the forty forty getting bitches tipsy
Killing shit, the ever so talented Mr. Ripley
How I go from being the man that you argue with
To me and Dwayne Carter putting out the hardest shit
I should want to go back to the one I started with
But I'm addicted to this life, it's gonna be hard to quit
Yeah, just ask me how things are coming along
You could tell me that you've never heard none of my songs
As long as you end up saying one day you plan to listen
'Cause what's a star when it's most important fan is missing?
This shit was all I knew
You and me, only
I did it all for you
Still, you were lonely
We can work it out
Uhh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved
That person has it all
You just stuck standin' there
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
Say say something, baby, say something, baby, say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
The song "Say Something" is a powerful and emotional reflection on the strain that success can put on relationships. The lyrics describe the struggles of two former lovers who have grown apart due to one's rise to fame and fortune. The singer acknowledges that they did everything for their partner but ultimately were unable to prevent them from feeling lonely. The chorus consists of an impassioned plea for the ex-lover to communicate, to say something, as communication is the only way to repair what has been broken.
Through his verses, Drake acknowledges the impact of his success on his relationships, both intimately and professionally. He laments the fact that his former love is no longer by his side in his newfound lavish lifestyle, but also acknowledges that success has put a strain on his relationships with his friends. Overall, the song is a relatable and heartfelt reflection on the power dynamics that success can create.
Line by Line Meaning
This shit was all I knew
My previous lifestyle and relationship with you was all that I was familiar with
You and me, only
We used to be each other's only focus and priority
I did it all for you
I worked hard in my career and life for the sake of our relationship
Still, you were lonely
Despite my efforts, you still felt empty and disconnected from me
We can work it out
I believe that we can overcome our problems and reconcile
Uhh, but I guess things change
Unfortunately, circumstances and people can cause things to alter or fall apart
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
Ironically, another person's achievements or prosperity can cause others to feel hurt or envious
When you're no longer involved
Once you are no longer a part of someone's life or goals
That person has it all
It may appear that person has everything in their life together
You just stuck standin' there
You may feel trapped or helpless in the situation
I'm gonna need you to say something, baby
I need you to communicate with me and express your thoughts and feelings
Yeah, it really sucks whenever since I’ve been long gone
It's unfortunate that things have not improved since the time we last interacted
I traded in my senorita for a microphone
I gave up a personal relationship for my career and passion in music
If I was unsuccessful would you be satisfied
If I did not achieve success or fame, would you be content with our past relationship?
I need a paramedic girl, I’m feeling paralyzed
I require help getting out of my current emotional state, which has rendered me emotionally incapacitated
You were the perfect girl, now it seems we don’t match
You were once ideal for me, but now it doesn't feel like we're compatible
Is it the money, want me to give it back?
Are you upset with me due to the changes in my financial situation or do you want me to return the money I earned?
I am the topic of conversation
I am the subject of discussion among many people
This is celebration
The current circumstances and my achievements are worthy of commemoration
Let's toast to the fact that I've moved out my mama's basement
Let's raise a glass to the fact that I have made strides in my living situation and progress
What's a star when it's most important fan is missing?
What good is being successful or famous when the most important person in my life is no longer supportive?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, OLE MM, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JEROME HARMON, JOHN MAULTSBY, TIMOTHY CLAYTON, AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus: Drake]
This shit was all I knew, you and me only
I did it all for you, still you were lonely
We could've worked it out, uh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved, that person has it all
And you just stuck standin' there but
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby
Say-say something, baby
Say something, babe, say something
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby, oh-whoa
[Verse 1: Timbaland]
Yeah, it really sucks, but ever since I’ve been long gone
I traded in my señorita for a microphone
I hate the way you fell apart, girl, it's sad to see
Your life is good, but me and you, we a catastrophe
If I was unsuccessful, would you be satisfied?
I need a paramedic girl, I’m feeling paralyzed
If I could choose, you will always be a friend to me
The more money I made you acting like my enemy, it's crazy
I can’t help it if you feel ashamed
Thought the pressure would turn you into my diamond babe
How can something so familiar be so strange
Closest friends get estranged when the status change, ah
Is it my mistake, thinking that where I am and where you at?
And my homeboy Larry Live is the only one that had my back
You were the perfect pair and now it seems that we don’t match
Is it the money, want me to give it back?
[Chorus: Drake]
This shit was all I knew, you and me only
I did it all for you, still you were lonely
We could've worked it out, uh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved, that person has it all
And you just stuck standin' there but
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby
Say-say something, baby
Say something, babe, say something
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby, oh-whoa
[Verse 2: Drake]
Uh, I am the topic of conversation, this is celebration
Let's toast to the fact that I've moved out my mama's basement
To a condo downtown, 'cause it's all about location
I sit and drink wine and watch Californication, to life
You shoulda been here to kick it with me
We could have split this whole thing up 50/50
But now I'm at the 40/40 getting bitches tipsy
Killing shit, the ever-so talented Mr. Ripley
How I go from being the man that you argue with
To me and Dwayne Carter putting out the hardest shit
I should wanna go back to the one I started with
But I'm addicted to this life, it's gon' be hard to quit
Yeah, just ask me how things are coming along
You could tell me that you've never heard none of my songs
Long as you end up saying one day you plan to listen
'Cause what's a star when it's most important fan is missing?
[Chorus: Drake]
This shit was all I knew, you and me only
I did it all for you, still you were lonely
We could've worked it out, uh, but I guess things change
It's funny how someone else's success brings pain
When you're no longer involved, that person has it all
And you just stuck standin' there but
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby
Say-say something, baby
Say something, babe, say something
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby
I'm gon' need you to say something, baby, oh-whoa
@Mike-kn5jc
Damn back when days were simpler, easier, and calmer 😞
@bunnywitvh2
YESSS can we please go back
@dreamchaserforlife3667
Facts life moves so much faster and gets so much harder music now sucks
@jordynbryant5357
Fr😭😭
@shakirjones5843
I want the old drake back
@DubBeats
In high school was fun too...
@problematiccartoons
It's crazy when you finally relate to a song you loved as a child.
@YouFoundMeSomehow
That is what is happening to me right now. I now understand the lyrics so much
@Skacymaecatchu777
Or hated. 😂
@quinceymattox2505
@@Skacymaecatchu777I hated Drake voice when I was younger now I fw with his music