Say My Name

Beyoncé, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland

About Say My Name

"Say My Name" is a song by the American girl group Destiny's Child from their second studio album The Writing's on the Wall (1999). It was written by Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland along with LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, featuring production by the latter. The song was released by Columbia Records as the album's third single on November 7, 1999, and marked the introduction of the group's second line-up with the newly-added members Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin. The single is the most successful of the four releases from the album. "Say My Name" won two Grammy Awards at the 2001 ceremony, for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song, while also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The single's music video won the 2000 MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video. It also won a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo along with a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song. Billboard named the song number seven on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. 


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Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game (sing it y'all)
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change?
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name

Any other day, I would call, you would say
"Baby, how's your day?"
But today, it ain't the same
Every other word is "uh-huh", “ok"
Could it be that you are at the crib with another lady?

Sing (I know you say that I am assuming things)
Something's going down that's the way it seems
(Shouldn't be the reason why you're acting strange)
If nobody's holding you back from me
('Cause I know how you usually do)
When you say everything to me times two
(Why can't you just tell the truth?)
If somebody's there then tell me who

Say my name, say my name (boy say my name)
If no one is around you
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game 
Say my name, say my name (same my name)
You actin' kinda shady
Ain't callin' me baby (oh yeah)
Why the sudden change? (Sing)
Say my name, say my name (say my name)
Say my, say my, say my name
Say my, say my, say my name boy, say my name
Hey, say

You better say my name
'Cause something feels strange
I'm filing a complaint
I'm just asking you to say my name

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Kelendria Rowland, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, Latavia Roberson, Letoya Luckett

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Say My Name" is a song by American R&B group Destiny's Child that features Beyoncé. The track was released by Columbia Records as the third single from the band's second studio album, titled "The Writing's on the Wall," in November 1999.
Critical Acclaim
The song received universal acclaim from music critics. It won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Song Creation
The song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland, along with production team Darkchild.
Music Video Controversy
The music video featuring two new members, Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin, sparked a controversy as it did not include original members LeToya and LaTavia. They found out they were replaced when they saw the video.
Commercial Success
"Say My Name" was a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three consecutive weeks. It became the group's third number-one single and Beyoncé's fifth.
International Success
The song reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, further creating international success for Destiny's Child.
Platinum Status
In the United States, "Say My Name" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Cover Versions
"Say My Name" has been covered by many artists, including Alessia Cara, Florence and the Machine, and DNCE, confirming its influence in pop culture.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics involve a romantic suspicion in a relationship, where the woman challenges her partner to say her name when his behavior changes, symbolizing reassurance of his loyalty.
Sound
"Say My Name" is known for its innovative production. It incorporates elements of R&B and pop, and it is also characterized by a unique harmonic structure and a repetitive chorus.
Signature Song
As well as being one of Destiny's Child's biggest hits, "Say My Name" has also become one of Beyoncé's signature songs in her solo career.

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