Say You Will
Kanye West
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Why would she make calls out the blue Now I'm awake sleep isn't new Hey, hey, hey, hey Don't say you will Unless you will Hey, hey, hey, hey Don't say you will Then play you will i pray you will Mrs. So Fly crash lands in my room Can't waste no time she might leave soon Hey, hey, hey, hey Don't say you will Hey, hey, hey, hey Don't say you will You will, you will Hey, hey, hey, hey Don't say you will If you will I pray you will Wish this song would really come true I admit I still fantasize about you, about you Hey, hey, hey, hey Don't say you will You will, you will Hey, hey, hey, hey Please say you will For real I pray you will
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Written by: Dexter Raymond Jr. Mills, Kanye Omari West, Jeffrey Bhasker, Malik Yusef El Shaba Jones, Jay W. Jenkins, Benjamin Mcildowie
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8 facts about this song
Artist and Release"Say You Will" is a song by famous American rapper and record producer Kanye West.
- The song was released on November 24, 2008, as part of Kanye West's fourth studio album, "808s & Heartbreak."
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Production DetailsAlthough Kanye West is the primary artist, "Say You Will" features additional vocals from singer-songwriter Esthero.
- Alongside co-writing the song, Kanye West also produced it himself, with added help from American recording engineer Anthony Kilhoffer.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its minimalistic sound, and features simple 808 drum machine beats.
- The song also employs the use of Auto-Tune on Kanye West's vocals, a trend that he popularized within the hip-hop genre.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its stark, emotive sound and Kanye West's exploration of his inner emotions.
- The song peaked at #41 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Significance"Say You Will" sets the tone for the rest of the album's melancholic and introspective theme.
- The song encompassed West's shift to an "emo-rap" subgenre, adding a new layer to his artistic versatility.
- The song, along with the rest of the album, marks a significant departure from Kanye West's previous rap-heavy sound. Instead, "Say You Will" sees West exploring more melodic rhythms and themes of love and heartbreak.
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Live PerformancesDuring his 2016 “Saint Pablo” tour, Kanye frequently opened shows with a freestyle version of "Say You Will."
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Album ArtworkThe album artwork for "808s & Heartbreak," which features the song "Say You Will," was designed by renowned contemporary artist KAWS. The iconic heart symbol on the cover has since become synonymous with the album.
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InspirationThe album and the song "Say You Will," was inspired by West's personal issues including the death of his mother and the breakup with his fiancée. These events led West to write and sing more introspective and personal songs during this period.
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