Ready to form another band after a five-year hiatus from music, Hailey went to see Grey perform with Mellowdrone. "I had been waiting to meet someone who had her talent and drive," Hailey says. "After hanging out a couple of times, it was obvious we were a great match." For her part, Grey says she was ready to leave behind session work and focus on a creative collaboration. "I've wanted to write and produce my own music, but was too busy touring as a background performer."
The result of their efforts was the EP I See Red, which was recorded over several months in a bedroom at Grey's Los Angeles home. ("Vocals were done in the bathroom," Hailey says, "it was very sexy.") Produced by Grey and mixed by Al Clay (who has worked with the Pixies, Frank Black, and Blur), I See Red, with its laser-sharp melodies, ethereal harmonies, lush string arrangements, and muscular drums, is a great introduction to the duo.
Less than a year after the release of I See Red, Uh Huh Her will unveil their full-length debut, the accessibly melodic Common Reaction, on August 19th. Produced by Al Clay … it was recorded in January at Clay’s L.A. studio, a world away from Grey’s bathroom …. The effort is an extension of the band’s previous musical foundation, as evidenced by focused tracks like "Not a Love Song," "Wait Another Day" and "Explode."
"We wrote a lot of it before we went in the studio, but we wound up re-cutting everything," Grey says of the 11-track album. "We wanted to make a commercially appealing record. The songs aren't specifically poppy but appeal to a wide variety of people."
"Sometimes the song just calls for it and you can't fight the pop," Hailey laughs. "I like that it's eclectic and not just one thing. That bores me in a record. We never wanted this band to be small."
Common Reaction is now available.
Say So
Uh Huh Her Lyrics
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I just want to fix you
Tell me what to do,
Baby I will listen
Days that go unwritten
All the things you're missing
Tell me what to do and
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Still I believe you
I just wanna save you
Tell me what to do,
Maybe I will listen
Run, run if you want to
And you'll find what you're after
Tell me what to do,
I'll find all the answers
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Don't know how long
I've wasted my time, yeah
I only want to lie with you here
I never thought that you'd be so blind, yeah
Stay if you want and we'll disappear
We'll disappear
Hollar if you want to, come on just
Say what you want to,
You're always disappearing
Hollar if you want to, come on just
Say what you want to,
You're always disappearing
Hollowed out
You're hollowed out
Hollar if you want to
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
The song "Say So" by Uh Huh Her is a powerful expression of the desire to save someone who is struggling, and the need for them to communicate their needs and wants clearly. The opening lines set the tone, with the singer acknowledging that the person they care about is "broken". Despite this, the singer expresses a deep desire to help, to "fix" them, if they will only tell her how. The chorus echoes this sentiment, with the repeated refrain of "Say so, you want to, hollow, you want to, happy as one".
Throughout the verses, the singer encourages the other person to open up and share what they are missing or needing, promising to listen and to try to find a solution. The bridge, with its repeated "Hollar if you want to, come on just say what you want to" emphasizes the importance of clear communication in any relationship. The final lines of the song include a hint of desperation, with the singer begging the other person to stay and disappear with her.
Overall, "Say So" is an emotionally charged song about the struggle to save someone you love when they are hurting. It highlights the importance of communication and the willingness to listen and work together as partners in tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you're broken
You're expressing that you're emotionally damaged
I just want to fix you
I desire to help you overcome the trauma you're burdened with
Tell me what to do,
Instruct me on how to assist you
Baby I will listen
I promise to listen and understand
Days that go unwritten
Unrecorded experiences
All the things you're missing
How you long to gain those experiences
Tell me what to do and
Communicate how I can help and support you
Maybe I can fix it
I have a strong belief that I can help resolve the issue
Say so, you want to
Express your emotional needs and wants
Hollow, you want to
You feel empty inside and seek to fill that void
Happy as one
In spite of hardships, you aspire for joy and completeness
Still I believe you
Despite everything, I have faith in your potential
I just wanna save you
I desire to rescue you from your distress
Run, run if you want to
You have the freedom to escape your troubles
And you'll find what you're after
You'll eventually seek and gain what you desire
Tell me what to do,
Advise me on how to support and encourage you
I'll find all the answers
I am optimistic that I can help you solve your problems
Don't know how long
I'm uncertain about how much time has passed
I've wasted my time, yeah
I've potentially lost valuable time on the wrong things
I only want to lie with you here
I want to stay beside you and comfort you
I never thought that you'd be so blind, yeah
I didn't expect you to struggle as much as you have
Stay if you want and we'll disappear
We can escape our problems together, if you so choose
Hollar if you want to, come on just
If you need help, express yourself and inform me
Say what you want to,
Articulate your personal desires
You're always disappearing
You tend to retreat from help and guidance
Hollowed out
A state of emptiness and desolation
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An expression of anticipation or eagerness
Say so, you want to
Reiterate your willingness to ask for help and express your desires
Hollow, you want to
You remain empty and lost at this time
Happy as one
Strive for internal joy and contentment
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Camila Cristinna Gutierrez, Leisha G Hailey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chatise's Corner
Lyrics
You say that you're broken
I just want to fix you
Tell me what to do,
Baby I will listen
Days that go unwritten
All the things you're missing
Tell me what to do and
Maybe I can fix it
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Still I believe you
I just wanna save you
Tell me what to do,
Maybe I will listen
Run, run if you want to
And you'll find what you're after
Tell me what to do,
I'll find all the answers
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Don't know how long
I've wasted my time, yeah
I only want to lie with you here
I never thought that you'd be so blind, yeah
Stay if you want and we'll disappear
We'll disappear
Hollar if you want to, come on just
Say what you want to,
You're always disappearing
Hollar if you want to, come on just
Say what you want to,
You're always disappearing
Hollowed out
You're hollowed out
Hollar if you want to
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Chatise's Corner
Lyrics
You say that you're broken
I just want to fix you
Tell me what to do,
Baby I will listen
Days that go unwritten
All the things you're missing
Tell me what to do and
Maybe I can fix it
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Still I believe you
I just wanna save you
Tell me what to do,
Maybe I will listen
Run, run if you want to
And you'll find what you're after
Tell me what to do,
I'll find all the answers
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Don't know how long
I've wasted my time, yeah
I only want to lie with you here
I never thought that you'd be so blind, yeah
Stay if you want and we'll disappear
We'll disappear
Hollar if you want to, come on just
Say what you want to,
You're always disappearing
Hollar if you want to, come on just
Say what you want to,
You're always disappearing
Hollowed out
You're hollowed out
Hollar if you want to
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Say so, you want to
Say so, you want to
Hollow, you want to
Happy as one
Sarah Leathers
i love this song i can't get enough of it!!! never going to get sick of this song so amazing!!! and the girls are so amazingly beautiful as well.
Reena Black
2020? Still love this song 🥰
Audham EnTha
I've been listening that song over and over... Im totally addicted to it! the voice is great!! I love them☆
Nak awue
amazing! estas chicas tienen talento saludos desde mexico :D
crypla7
damn...this song just sent me in a totally different zone...this is some real good music here...
JaesinJei
This song helps me when I’m really down. It’s my therapy in song.
juvebaba11
C'est du Uh Huh Her quoi ! Putain j'ai des frissons en les écoutant :o
malin a
omg i never get sick of this song .. it's sooo good^^ and cam is so cute
bebita3011
I like the song. Leisha is just Wonderful.