Say My Name
leoparden/destinys child Lyrics


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Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

Any other day
I would call and you would say
Baby how's your day
But today, it ain't the same
Every other word
Is "uh-huh" yeah "okay"
Could it be that you
Are at the crib with another lady
If you took it there
First of all, let me say
I am not the one
To sit around, and be played
So prove yourself to me
I am the girl that you claim
Why don't you say the thangs
That you said to me yesterday

I know you say that I am assuming things
Something's going down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
If nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you say everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

What is up with this
Tell the truth,who you with
How would you like it if
I came over with my clique
Don't try to change it now
See you gotta bounce
When two seconds ago
You said you just got in the house
It's hard to believe that you
Are at home, by yourself
When I just heard the voice
Heard the voice of someone else
Just this question why
Do you feel you gotta lie
Gettin' caught up in your game
When you can not say my name

I know you say that I am assuming things
Something's going down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
If nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you say everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

I know you say that I am assuming things
Something's going down that's the way it seems
Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
If nobody's holding you back from me
'Cause I know how you usually do
When you say everything to me times two
Why can't you just tell the truth
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby

Baby say my name, say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady




Ain't callin' me baby
Baby say my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, also known as "Say My Name (feat. Leoparden)", speaks about a woman's suspicion that her partner is cheating on her with another woman. The lyrics follow the woman's growing concern that her partner is acting strange and confirms her suspicion that he is being unfaithful. The chorus of the song consists of the woman demanding her partner say her name, proving that he is not hiding anything and that he is loyal to her.


The lyrics show a strong sense of insecurity on the part of the female protagonist. She is questioning her partner's loyalty and is feeling vulnerable and hurt. The lyrics show that women have a strong intuition and can sense when something is not right in the relationship. This song can be empowering for women who are in a similar situation and can help them stand up for themselves and demand respect and honesty from their partners.


Line by Line Meaning

Say my name, say my name
Address me by my name and acknowledge my presence


If no one is around you
In case you are alone


Say baby I love you
Express your love for me


If you ain't runnin' game
If you are not playing me


You actin' kinda shady
Your behavior is suspicious


Ain't callin' me baby
You are not addressing me with affectionate terms


Why the sudden change
What led to this change in your behavior


Better say my name
You need to address me by my name


Any other day
On any other day


I would call and you would say
I would call you and you would answer


Baby how's your day
You would ask me about my day


But today, it ain't the same
Today things are different


Every other word
Every other thing


Is "uh-huh" yeah "okay"
You are not really engaging in the conversation


Could it be that you
Is it possible that you


Are at the crib with another lady
You are at home with another woman


If you took it there
If you went there


First of all, let me say
Firstly, I want to say


I am not the one
I am not someone who tolerates being played


To sit around, and be played
To be passive about being played


So prove yourself to me
Demonstrate your trustworthiness to me


I am the girl that you claim
I am the woman you say you are with


Why don't you say the thangs
Why don't you say the things


That you said to me yesterday
The things you said to me previously


I know you say that I am assuming things
I know you accuse me of assuming things


Something's going down that's the way it seems
It appears as if something is happening


Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange
It shouldn't be the cause of your odd behavior


If nobody's holding you back from me
If there is nobody keeping you from me


'Cause I know how you usually do
Because I know your usual behavior


When you say everything to me times two
When you repeat everything you say to me


Why can't you just tell the truth
Why can't you be honest


If somebody's there then tell me who
If someone is with you, then tell me who


What is up with this
What is happening here


Tell the truth,who you with
Tell me the truth, who are you with


How would you like it if
How would you feel if


I came over with my clique
I came with my friends


Don't try to change it now
Don't attempt to alter the situation now


See you gotta bounce
You need to leave


When two seconds ago
Only a few seconds ago


You said you just got in the house
You said you just arrived at home


It's hard to believe that you
It is difficult to trust that you


Are at home, by yourself
Are home alone


When I just heard the voice
When I just heard a voice


Heard the voice of someone else
Heard someone else's voice


Just this question why
I only have this question


Do you feel you gotta lie
Why do you feel the need to lie


Gettin' caught up in your game
Getting involved in your scheme


When you can not say my name
Even though you cannot address me by my name


Baby say my name, say my name, say my name
Address me by my name repeatedly




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Kelendria Rowland, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, Latavia Roberson, Letoya Luckett

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David

I hope you remembered to pick up the eggs, like I asked. 😋

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