Say What You Want
Texas
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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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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."
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Chart Performance FactThis song was a huge commercial success, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the Scottish Singles Chart.
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Album Success FactIt largely contributed to the success of the "White on Blonde" album which became a multi-platinum selling album in the UK.
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Song Theme FactThe song talks about emotions, personal freedom, and the necessity to express oneself openly without fear of judgment or rejection.
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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
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Consecutive Weeks FactThe song stayed in the UK Singles Chart for 12 consecutive weeks, marking its long-lasting popularity.
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Music Video FactThe music video for "Say What You Want" was directed by Vaughn Arnell and features lead singer Sharleen Spiteri in various locations in Paris, France.
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Musical Style FactDespite the band's alternative rock origins, "Say What You Want" has a more pop-oriented sound, demonstrating the band's versatility.
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Live Performance FactThis song is a regular part of Texas' live performances and is often met with strong audience enthusiasm.
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Re-Recording FactSix 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.
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Recognition FactIn 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.
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Airplay FactAs of 2021, "Say What You Want" remains one of Texas' most played songs on British radio stations.
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Collaboration FactFor 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".
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Lyric Inspiration FactSharleen 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.
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Endurance FactMore 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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