Say It Right
Nelly Furtado
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In the day In the night Say it right Say it all You either got it Or you don't You either stand or you fall When your will is broken When it slips from your hand When there's no time for joking There's a hole in the plan Oh, you don't mean nothing at all to me No, you don't mean nothing at all to me But you got what it takes to set me free Oh, you could mean everything to me I can't say that, I'm not lost and at fault I can't say that, I don't love the light and the dark I can't say that, I don't know that I am alive And all of what I feel I could show You tonight you tonight Oh you don't mean nothing at all to me No you don't mean nothing at all to me But you got what it takes to set me free Oh you could mean everything to me From my hands, I could give you Something that I made From my mouth, I could sing you another brick that I laid From my body, I could show you a place God knows You should know the space is holy Do you really want to go?
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Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Nelly Kim Furtado, Timothy Z. Mosley
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Collaborative Creation"Say It Right" is a collaboration between Canadian singer-song-artist Nelly Furtado and renowned American producer Timbaland. The song was also written in collaboration with Danja, another prominent producer and songwriter in the industry.
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Album PlacementThis song is on Nelly Furtado's third studio album called "Loose." The album was released in 2006 and "Say It Right" is the album's third track.
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Chart Performance"Say It Right" proved to be a massive hit, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It was Furtado's first song to reach the top of the charts in the US.
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Genre BlendThe song utilizes elements of pop, R&B, and electro, showcasing both Furtado's vocal versatility as well as Timbaland’s talent for genre-blending production.
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Grammy Nomination"Say It Right" earned a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the atmospheric, eerie tenderness of the well-known band "Eurythmics", particularly their song "Here Comes the Rain Again". Furtado has confirmed this in several interviews.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Say It Right" was directed by Rankin & Chris, and it features Furtado performing on a lit stage. It was filmed in Los Angeles and has more than 400 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
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Global SuccessThe song was not only a hit in the United States but all over the world. It topped the charts in 15 countries, including Canada, the UK, and France.
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Platinum CertificationIn the United States, the song was certified three times platinum, proving its commercial success.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various musicians and singers throughout the years, showcasing its power to transcend genres and appeal to a wide array of artists.
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