Say It Isn't So

Daryl Hall & John Oates

About Say It Isn't So

"Say It Isn't So" is a song performed by American duo Daryl Hall & John Oates, and written by Daryl Hall. It was released by RCA Records in October 1983 as the first of two new singles from their compilation album Rock 'n Soul Part 1, released that same year (see 1983 in music). The song was remixed as a "special extended dance mix" by John "Jellybean" Benitez, which topped Billboard magazine's Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song managed to peak at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, coincidentally behind "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.  


Year:
1998
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Say it
Say it isn't so
Say it
Say it isn't so

Say it isn't so painful to tell me that you're dissatisfied
Last time I asked you I really got a lame excuse
I know that you lied
Now wicked things can happen you see 'em goin' down in war
But when you play in a quiet way that bites it even more

Say it
Tell me what you want yeah I'll do it baby I promise right now
Say it
Who propped you up when you were stopped low motivation
Had you on the ground

I know your first reaction you slide away hide away goodbye
But if there's a doubt maybe I can give out a thousand reasons why
You have to say it isn't so

(It isn't so) I say it isn't so
(It isn't so) I say it isn't so
(It isn't so) said it isn't so
(It isn't so) oh no

Say it
We like to be the strangers at the party, two rebels in a shell
Say it
You like to move with the best of them you know we move so well
Don't need someone to lean on, I know that there's an open door
But if I'm faced with being replaced I want you even more
So baby say it isn't so

(It isn't so) say it isn't so
(It isn't so) I say it isn't so
(It isn't so) said it isn't so
(It isn't so) oh no

Say it
Say it isn't so
Say it
Say it isn't so

Say it
Say it isn't so

Why you gonna go, do you have to say
Do you wanna go ooh ooh baby
Say it isn't

(Say)
Say say say it isn't so
(Say it isn't so)
(Say it isn't)
Why do you have to say it isn't
(Say it isn't)
(Say it isn't)
(Stop, say it isn't)
I know it's so hard for you
(Say it isn't)
So hard
(Say it isn't)
Don't say baby
(Stop, say it isn't)
There must be some other way
Don't have to
(Say it isn't)
Some other way
(Stop, say it isn't)
You gonna have to say
(Say it isn't)
(Say it isn't)
Don't have to say
(Stop, say it isn't)
You know I won't make you

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Daryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall and John Oates, commonly known as Hall & Oates, are an American pop rock duo formed in Philadelphia in 1970. Daryl Hall is generally the lead vocalist; John Oates primarily plays electric guitar and provides backing vocals. The two write most of the songs they perform, separately or in collaboration. They achieved their greatest fame from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s with a fusion of rock and roll, soul music, and rhythm and blues.Though they are commonly referred to as Hall & Oates, Hall has been adamant about the duo being called Daryl Hall & John Oates – its official name. They have been credited on albums as Daryl Hall & John Oates (or Daryl Hall John Oates) on all of their US releases. The duo reached the US Top 40 with 29 of their 33 singl… more »

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Written by: Daryl Hall

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9 facts about this song

Song Composition Fact
"Say It Isn't So" was composed by Daryl Hall, co-member of the duo Daryl Hall & John Oates (Daryl Hall and John Oates).
Release Date
The song was released as a single in October 1983.
Billboard Ranking
Upon its release, "Say It Isn't So" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Inclusion Fact
Despite its popularity, "Say It Isn't So" was not included in their album "Big Bam Boom" but was featured as a single only.
Music Video Fact
The music video for the song was directed by John Oates himself.
Song Duration Fact
The total running time of the song is 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
First Accolade
The song was first performed in the 1984 New Year's Rockin' Eve.
Music Style
The song is known for its mixture of pop and R&B genres, which is a typical style of Daryl Hall & John Oates.
Impact Fact
"Say It Isn't So" can be seen as an essential piece of the pair's music catalog that greatly contributed to defining their place in 80's music history.

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