Say Nothing

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About Say Nothing

"Say Nothing" is a song by British singer Example, from his fourth studio album The Evolution of Man. It was released as the album's lead single on 16 September 2012 in the United Kingdom. The song was written by Example, Johnny McDaid, and Dirty South, and it was produced by Dirty South with additional production by Moám. The song features guitar work by Graham Coxon."Say Nothing" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 2, being kept off the top spot by The Script's "Hall of Fame", which spent a second week at number one.  


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2012
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With you by my side
I felt like I'd arrived
I was lost and found
I feel kinda selfish
And selfish is helpless
I dragged you down

We somehow delayed it
I played it so basic we fooled our crowd
So nice on the surface
But somehow we burnt it
Now words don't mean a thing

You don't have to say nothing
Say nothing
'Cause your eyes do the talking
You don't have to say nothing
Say nothing
'Cause your eyes do the talking

I get home at half five
We fight til the sunrise
We won't back down
The subjects worth hiding
It's high stakes we're riding
It all falls down

Twice strikes the lightning
The night had me high under its dark spell
Now I fight back, you fight back
Won't wave your white flag
Our words don't mean a thing

Don't speak
Don't speak no more
'Cause your eyes do the talking
Don't speak
Don't speak no more
'Cause your eyes do the talking

You don't have to say nothing
Say nothing
'Cause your eyes do the talking
You don't have to say nothing
Say nothing
'Cause your eyes do the talking

(Let's talk)
We used to have our eggs sunny side up
But the fun dried up
And now I feel like our time's up
I can see you wanna talk but your tongues tied up
Gotta wise up
Cant keep hiding, cant keep sliding
Down that one way road to oblivion
I've told you a million times where my heads at
But it's all arguments and who's winning em
Sometimes the right words don't surface
Shut up pretend it's all perfect
Brain short circuits so
I look into your eyes and I don't feel worthless
What I said you know I never meant it
Like somebody keeps finishing my sentence
No more tears, no more lies
I know what you want when you say it with your eyes

Don't speak
Don't speak no more
'Cause your eyes do the talking
Don't speak
Don't speak no more
'Cause your eyes do the talking

You don't have to say nothing
Say nothing
'Cause your eyes do the talking
You don't have to say nothing
Say nothing
'Cause your eyes do the talking

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Example

Elliot John Gleave (born 20 June 1982), better known by his stage name Example, is an English singer and rapper signed to Data Records. His name arose due to his initials being E.G., which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase exempli gratia ("for example"). more »

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Written by: ELLIOT JOHN GLEAVE, DRAGAN ROGANOVIC, JOHNNY MCDAID

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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16 facts about this song

Artist Overview
"Say Nothing" was released by Elliot John Gleave, better known by his stage name "Example", an English musician, singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Release Information
The song was released on 16 September 2012 as the lead single from Example's fourth studio album, "The Evolution of Man".
Producer Background
It was produced by Dirty South, an Australian record producer, DJ, and remixer.
Song Request History
"Say Nothing" was premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record in the World' on 30 July 2012.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release.
Music Video
The music video for "Say Nothing" was directed by Rankin and premiered on YouTube in August 2012.
Tour History
The track was performed live during Example's Arena Tour in 2013.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genres of Electro House and Dance-Pop.
Lyric Theme
Lyrically, "Say Nothing" is about a relationship where no words are necessary because the connection is so intimate and strong.
Remix Versions
Multiple remix versions of "Say Nothing" were released. Notable remixes were done by Hardwell and TC.
Album Success
The album "The Evolution of Man", which features "Say Nothing", peaked at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Example's vocals and Dirty South's production.
Song Length
The original version of "Say Nothing" is 3 minutes and 45 seconds long.
Career Impact
"Say Nothing" played a significant role in establishing Example's presence in the UK music scene, and is one of his most popular songs to date.
Social Impact
The song's commercial success and popularity contributed to the continued rise of dance-pop and electro house music in the UK during the early 2010s.
Award History
Although "Say Nothing" didn't win any music awards, Example's album "The Evolution of Man" was nominated for several, including the World Music Award for World's Best Album.

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