Say Something by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera was inspired by the real-life experiences of the songwriters, particularly a difficult breakup experienced by Ian Axel. The lyrics discuss themes of giving up and letting go, reflecting feelings of pain and hope in situations of troubled relationships.
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Introduction:
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Say something, I'm giving up on you.
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I'll be the one, if you want me to.
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Anywhere, I would've followed you.
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Say something, I'm giving up on you.
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And I am feeling so small.
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It was over my head
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I know nothing at all.
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And I will stumble and fall.
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I'm still learning to love
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Just starting to crawl.
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Say something, I'm giving up on you.
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I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.
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Anywhere, I would've followed you.
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Say something, I'm giving up on you.
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And I will swallow my pride.
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You're the one that I love
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And I'm saying goodbye.
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Say something, I'm giving up on you.
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And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you.
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And anywhere, I would've followed you-ou, ohhhh-ohhhh