Say What You Want

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About Say What You Want

"Say What You Want" is a song by Scottish group Texas and the first single to be taken from their fourth studio album White on Blonde. The song includes interpolations of "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye and "Love... Thy Will Be Done" by Martika. Released in January 1997, it is the band's biggest hit commercially, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. As of February 2015 the single has sold 451,000 copies in United Kingdom. The accompanying music video released to promote the single shows lead singer Sharleen Spiteri in a futuristic room. The song is featured on their 2000 album The Greatest Hits. "Say What You Want" was remixed as "Say What You Want (All Day, Every Day)" featuring Method Man and RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan and re-released as a double A-side with "Insane" in 1998 with a second music video showing Spiteri in a park. This version was also a success, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart and reaching number three in New Zealand, becoming the band's highest-charting hit in the latter country. 


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1998
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Twenty seconds on the back time
I feel you're on the run
Never lived too long to make right
I see you're doing fine

And when I get that feeling
I can no longer slide
I can no longer run
Ah no no
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer hide
For it's no longer fun
Ah no no

Well, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same
About you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same
About you

What I am is what you want of me
Yeh, now that I'm not there
I took the tables away from you
It's turned that I don't care

And when I get that feeling
I can no longer slide
I can no longer run
Ah no no
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer hide
For it's no longer fun
Ah no no

Well, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same
About you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same
About you

Well, you can say what you want
But that won't change my mind
I'll feel the same
About you
And you can tell me your reasons
But that won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same
About you

I've said goodnight
Try to sleep tight
Ah just dream of me
Go close your eyes
Cause I've closed mine
The sun will shine from time to time
Oh, when you dream of me, yeh

Well, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I'll feel the same
About you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same
About you

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Texas

Texas is the second most populous and the second-largest of the 50 states in the United States of America, and the largest state in the 48 contiguous United States. Located in the South Central United States, Texas shares an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas to the south, and borders the US states of New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2), and a growing population of 25.7 million residents. more »

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Written by: John McElhone, Sharleen Spiteri

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15 facts about this song

Release Date Fact
"Say What You Want" by Texas was released on 6th January 1997 as the first single from their fourth album "White on Blonde."
Chart Performance Fact
This song was a huge commercial success, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the Scottish Singles Chart.
Album Success Fact
It largely contributed to the success of the "White on Blonde" album which became a multi-platinum selling album in the UK.
Song Theme Fact
The song talks about emotions, personal freedom, and the necessity to express oneself openly without fear of judgment or rejection.
Band's Breakthrough Fact
"Say What You Want" is often credited as the song that brought Texas back into the limelight after several years of lower-profile activity
Consecutive Weeks Fact
The song stayed in the UK Singles Chart for 12 consecutive weeks, marking its long-lasting popularity.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "Say What You Want" was directed by Vaughn Arnell and features lead singer Sharleen Spiteri in various locations in Paris, France.
Musical Style Fact
Despite the band's alternative rock origins, "Say What You Want" has a more pop-oriented sound, demonstrating the band's versatility.
Live Performance Fact
This song is a regular part of Texas' live performances and is often met with strong audience enthusiasm.
Re-Recording Fact
Six years after its release, "Say What You Want" was re-recorded with rappers Method Man and RZA from Wu-Tang Clan under the title "Say What You Want (All Day, Every Day)" and was also a hit.
Recognition Fact
In 2014, The Guardian included the album "White on Blonde", which includes the track "Say What You Want", in their list of 1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die.
Airplay Fact
As of 2021, "Say What You Want" remains one of Texas' most played songs on British radio stations.
Collaboration Fact
For the 30th Anniversary of Texas in 2020, the song was reworked with the Wu-Tang Clan, combining rock and rap, and was included in the album "Hi".
Lyric Inspiration Fact
Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Texas, said that the lyrics of "Say What You Want" came from a time when she felt the band wasn't receiving the recognition they deserved.
Endurance Fact
More than 20 years after its release, the song continues to be one of Texas' most popular, reflecting its enduring appeal to fans.

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