Say It Right

Nelly Furtado

About Say It Right

"Say It Right" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album Loose (2006). Written by Furtado, Tim "Timbaland" Mosley and Nate "Danja" Hills, Furtado credited The Eurythmics song "Here Comes the Rain Again" as her inspiration. The song released as the album's third single in North America and Australia (see 2006 in music). The song served as the album's fourth single in certain European and Asian countries. It was released digitally in the United Kingdom in March 2007. It was the album's fifth single in Latin America. "Say It Right" attained worldwide success, topping the charts in more than seven countries, including the United States, France, New Zealand and many European countries. The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Rankin & Chris, portrays Furtado singing in various costumes and in various locations. The song has been performed on a number of live appearances by Furtado, including her third headlining Get Loose Tour. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards but lost to Amy Winehouse's "Rehab". 


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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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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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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.
Album Placement
This 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.
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.
Genre Blend
The 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.
Grammy Nomination
"Say It Right" earned a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
Inspiration
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Global Success
The 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.
Platinum Certification
In the United States, the song was certified three times platinum, proving its commercial success.
Cover Versions
The 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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