Say
John Mayer
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Take all of your wasted honor Every little past frustration Take all of your so-called problems, Better put 'em in quotations Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Walking like a one man army Fighting with the shadows in your head Living out the same old moment Knowing you'd be better off instead, If you could only Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Say what you need to say Have no fear for giving in Have no fear for giving over You'd better know that in the end Its better to say too much Then never say what you need to say again Even if your hands are shaking And your faith is broken Even as the eyes are closing Do it with a heart wide open Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say Say what you need to say, say what you need to say
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Say" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Mayer. The song was initially released on the soundtrack for the 2007 film "The Bucket List" before featuring on Mayer's 2008 EP "Say".
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Award Recognition"Say" won a Grammy award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2009, marking Mayer’s fourth win in the category.
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Commercial SuccessThe song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it Mayer's highest-charting single of his career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Say" was directed by music video director Vem. It features Mayer walking through an empty city while playing his guitar.
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CompositionLike many of Mayer's songs, "Say" is primarily an acoustic piece with Mayer's soulful vocals at the forefront. The lyrics are a plea for honest communication.
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Inspirational MeaningThe song is about the power of truth and how important it is to say what you need to say, even when it's difficult. It was used in the movie "The Bucket List" to underscore the film's central theme of embracing life and speaking your truth.
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Critical ResponseCritics were generally positive about the song, noting its heartfelt and encouraging message as well as Mayer's effective vocal delivery.
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Global Success"Say" also reached top ten positions in several other countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, further cementing its international success.
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RIAA CertificationThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million copies sold in the United States.
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Release DateThe soundtrack for "The Bucket List," which includes "Say," was released on December 18, 2007. The song was then subsequently released as a single the following year.
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