Say It Ain't So
Xdxix Lyrics
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It was all a lie
No man in the moon
Just a big light in the sky
I hear Disneyland
Might lose Mickey Mouse
In some giant hostile corporate shake-up
Tell me it's a nightmare
(Say it isn't so)
I found a book of matches
From someplace we've never been
How come you hang the phone up
The minute I walk in
Last night I had this dream
That I was losing you
I woke up in a cold sweat shaking
Rescue me my heart is breaking
Say it isn't so (tell me it's not true)
Say it isn't so (I believe in you)
Tell me it's a lie (I don't need no proof)
They did it all with strings Say everything's alright
(Couldn't be, not you)
Say it isn't so
Superman don't fly
They did it all with strings
They deep fried the king
Like some tacky cheesy bathing beauty
Dancing on the beach in a bad b movie
Say it isn't so (tell me it's not true)
Say it isn't so (I believe in you)
Tell me it's a lie (I don't need no proof)
Say everything's alright (couldn't be, not you)
Say it isn't so (don't give up on me)
Say it isn't so (don't give up on you)
Get me through the night (we'll make it through)
Make everything alright (couldn't be, not you)
Say it isn't so
Say it isn't so (tell me it's not true)
Say it isn't so (I believe in you)
Tell me it's a lie (I don't need no proof)
Say everything's alright (couldn't be, not you)
Say it isn't so (don't give up on me)
Say it isn't so (don't give up on you)
Get me through the night (we'll make it through)
Make everything alright (couldn't be, not you)
Say it isn't so
The song "Say It Ain't So" by Xdxix expresses the singer's disbelief and disappointment upon discovering that something they had believed in and held dear was actually a lie. The lyrics begin with a sense of disillusionment as the singer realizes that there is no man in the moon, only a big light in the sky. They then go on to describe rumors of a corporate shake-up that might result in the loss of Mickey Mouse from Disneyland, a symbol of childhood innocence and magic. The singer pleads for reassurance that this is just a bad dream and asks to be woken up.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly frantic and paranoid, discovering a book of matches from an unknown location and questioning why their partner hangs up the phone whenever they enter the room. They recount a nightmare of losing their loved one and waking up in a cold sweat, desperate for someone to rescue them from the heartbreak they are experiencing.
The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase "Say It Ain't So" as the singer insists on being told that none of these things are true. They express a need for faith and trust, believing in their partner and their right to not be lied to. The final lines of the song suggest a determination to make things right and to face any challenges together.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't believe
I am finding it hard to accept
It was all a lie
Everything we had was based on a falsehood
No man in the moon
There is no romanticized version of reality as portrayed in media
Just a big light in the sky
The moon is simply a large celestial object that produces light for the Earth
I hear Disneyland
I am aware of a situation involving a particular entertainment company
Might lose Mickey Mouse
The company may be facing potential loss of a key asset
In some giant hostile corporate shake-up
A significant reorganization of the company is suspected to be underway, and tensions are high
Tell me it's a nightmare
I am having difficulty processing this information and hope it is not real
Please wake me up
I would rather deal with reality than uncertainty
(Say it isn't so)
Please tell me this is not the truth
I found a book of matches
I found a small, insignificant item that does not belong to me and signifies something out of the ordinary
From someplace we've never been
The item suggests activities or circumstances that are outside of our normal routine
How come you hang the phone up
I am consistently experiencing a disconnect when trying to communicate
The minute I walk in
As soon as I enter a space or return to a conversation
Last night I had this dream
I had a subconscious worry or fear that was playing out in a dream
That I was losing you
I feared losing our connection or relationship
I woke up in a cold sweat shaking
The dream disturbed me to the point of physical reaction and panic
Rescue me my heart is breaking
I need help and comfort in order to cope
Tell me it's a lie (I don't need no proof)
I do not want to accept the painful truth and do not need additional evidence to prove it
They did it all with strings
Those in control manipulated the situation to their advantage
Say everything's alright
I want reassurance in the midst of uncertainty
Superman don't fly
There are no real-life superheroes who can save us from difficult situations
They deep fried the king
Icons and leaders can be easily manipulated or controlled to serve a larger agenda
Like some tacky cheesy bathing beauty
This manipulation can be done in a cheap or crass way, like a poorly made movie
Dancing on the beach in a bad b movie
The situation is absurd and unrealistic, like a plot in a low-quality movie
Say it isn't so (don't give up on me)
Please reassure me and stay committed to working through this situation
Get me through the night (we'll make it through)
I need someone to support me and help me through this difficult time
Make everything alright (couldn't be, not you)
I believe that with support and honest communication, we can overcome this obstacle
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY FALCON, JON BON JOVI
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