- Val Astaire
Say You Will
Val Astaire Lyrics
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Like a fool I play the part
You're passionate and adamant
And I admit that for you I fell too hard
I give and I give and I give
Till you take all I have
And you say that want more
Just to get you to say that
You got what you paid for
I'd be lying if I said I didn't need your love
I don't mind it if you hold it over me
Keep calling
You can reach for me
You're gonna need all of the help
And I hope you don't forget
To keep calling
You can reach for me
...at least please say you will
I'm seeing rage from your cage
You're displayed and you're begging on your knees
It isn't fair, the cross you bare
Starts to wear and it's seeping underneath
I give and I give and I give
Till you take all I have
And you say that want more
I don't know what it'll take
Just to get you to say that
You got what you paid for
I'd be lying if I said I didn't need your love
Cause your love is all I need
Keep calling
You can reach for me
You're gonna need all of the help
And I hope you don't forget
To keep calling
You can reach for me
...at least please say you will
I'd be lying if I said I didn't need your love
I don't mind it if you hold it over me
I'd be lying if I said I didn't need your love
Cause your love is all I need
Keep calling
You can reach for me
You're gonna need all of the help
And I hope you don't forget
To keep calling
You can reach for me
...at least please say you will
(Keep calling)
I hope you don't forget
(Keep calling)
I hope you don't forget
(Keep calling)
I hope you don't forget
(Keep calling)
At least please say you will
In "Say You Will," Val Astaire talks about being in a relationship where their partner takes advantage of their love and effort. The power dynamic in this relationship is heavily skewed, with Astaire feeling like a "fool" who gives and gives until they have nothing left. Their partner demands more, and it seems as though nothing Astaire does will ever be enough.
Despite feeling used and unappreciated, Astaire admits that they still need their partner's love. They're willing to be there for them and offer help whenever they need it, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being. The repeated plea to "keep calling" and to "say you will" shows that they want their partner to reach out and rely on them, but they also want some reassurance that their love and effort are valued.
The lyrics suggest a complex and potentially toxic relationship, where one person holds all the power and the other is left feeling drained and desperate for any scrap of affection. Astaire's emotional honesty and vulnerability make "Say You Will" a powerful and relatable song for anyone who has struggled with unrequited love or feeling taken advantage of by a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
It's holy writ from the script a copy ripped
You're following a set of instructions that were copied but hold weight like religious text
Like a fool I play the part
You act the way you think you should, despite not wanting to
You're passionate and adamant
You have strong feelings and are unwilling to change your mind
And I admit that for you I fell too hard
You confess that you fell deeply in love with this person
I give and I give and I give
You consistently give everything you have
Till you take all I have
This person takes all of your effort and resources
And you say that want more
This person is not satisfied, and wants more from you
I don't know what it'll take
You don't know what else you can do to make them happy
Just to get you to say that you got what you paid for
You want this person to feel like they've received what they deserve
I'd be lying if I said I didn't need your love
You admit that you need this person's love
I don't mind it if you hold it over me
You're okay with this person having power over you
Keep calling
You can reach for me
You're there for them whenever they need you
You're gonna need all of the help
This person is going to need all the help they can get
And I hope you don't forget
You hope they don't forget about your willingness to help
...at least please say you will
You want them to acknowledge that they won't forget and will ask for your help
I'm seeing rage from your cage
This person is feeling angry and trapped
You're displayed and you're begging on your knees
Despite their anger, they're still pleading for your assistance
It isn't fair, the cross you bare
This person feels like they're suffering through an unfair situation
Starts to wear and it's seeping underneath
The burden is becoming too much and is affecting them slowly
Cause your love is all I need
You only need this person's love to be happy
(Keep calling) I hope you don't forget
You're reiterating your hope that they don't forget to ask for your help
(Keep calling) At least please say you will
You want them to agree to ask you for help when needed
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Brian Anthony Joyce, Christopher Curran, Kyle Blamy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dan Kennedy
Such a great song with a powerful and important message. Can’t wait to hear the rest!
Al Mej
Underrated song.
Promote it more.
manuelblnt
👍👏😍great job as always!
Renee Guevara
Beautiful song, you make me feel so good and think!
dktaher
Tssss no mams que buena rola
Anthonys Melodies
It's so gooooood!!!!!!!!!😫
Aleesathekid
Yay! Brilliant🖤
Brianna Budner
💛💛💛
Kidd Lich
<3
Zeynab Broumand
at the last they go to finish theire unfinished job☠