Say It

Tory Lanez

About Say It

"Say It" is a song by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. The song was released on July 15, 2015 by Mad Love Records and Interscope Records. It is the first single for his debut studio album, I Told You (2016). A snippet of the song was released on July 24, 2015. The song is another release under the Fargo Friday's series. It samples the song "If You Love Me" by Brownstone.


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Just keepin' it honest
You wouldn't want a young nigga
If I wasn't whippin' this foreign
That's why I came back, top down

You gon' have to do more than just (say it)
You gon' have to do less when you (do it)
Tell mama you know I (show it)
Always want you to (prove it)
You gon' have to do more than just (say it)
You gon' have to do less when you (do it)
Tell mama you know I (show it)
See you gon' need to more than just (prove it)

And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let it go
And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let you know

I wanna know that I want you, and you want me
But I not know, you know I know
That this ain't right, 'cause you and me
'Cause I got dough, ever since you walked in
Slap my foreign, slam my door
You know I know that you been on it
But I been on it, on the low

So let a young nigga get down on it, yeah
Love when you spin round on it, yeah
Even though a young nigga want you
Shawty I promise the truth
And when I come down on it, yeah
You love when I'm down on it, yeah
F*ck around, spend time on it, yeah
That's why I came back top down

You gon' have to do more than just (say it)
You gon' have to do less when you (do it)
Tell mama you know I (show it)
Always want you to (prove it)
You gon' have to do more than just (say it)
You gon' have to do less when you (do it)
Tell mama you know I (show it)
See you gon' need to more than just (prove it)

And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let it go
And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let you know

Gots to break it down for you
To let you know you notice things you know I'm down for
Ain't goin' act like you ain't bout
My door you know ain't open girl you know I'm down for
Take your time to find you out
Won't hesitate to take the time to waste no baby
Streamin' out, the foreign out
To play you notice things that takes

So let a young nigga get down on it, yeah
Love when you spin round on it, yeah
Even though a young nigga want you
Shawty I promise the truth
And when I come down on it, yeah
You love when I'm down on it, yeah
F*ck around, spend time on it, yeah
That's why I came back top down

You gon' have to do more than just (say it)
You gon' have to do less when you (do it)
Tell mama you know I (show it)
Always want you to (prove it)
You gon' have to do more than just (say it)
You gon' have to do less when you (do it)
Tell mama you know I (show it)
See you gon' need to more than just (prove it)

And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let it go
And you know, you know
And you know, in this foreign car let you know

Say it baby, do it baby
Show it baby, prove it baby
Say it baby, do it baby
Show it baby, prove it baby
All I'm tryin' say
I just wanna see your body move in different ways
All I wanna do is, come close to you
You make me come thru, I get so close to you

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Tory Lanez

Daystar Peterson, better known by his stage name Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, director, and fashion designer from Toronto, Ontario. Peterson founded the One Umbrella imprint with his brothers in Toronto. more »

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Written by: Daystar Peterson, Andrew Wansel, Autoro Whitfield, Gordon Anthony Chambers, Nichole Lynnette Gilbert, Dave M. L. Hall, Kevin Madison, Erick S. Sermon

Lyrics © HORI PRO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Say It" is a song from the R&B and pop genres, highlighting Tory Lanez's versatility as an artist.
Sample Usage
The song uses a sample from the 1994 hit "If You Love Me" by R&B group Brownstone, showcasing Tory Lanez's appreciation for 90s R&B music.
Chart Performance
"Say It" was a commercial success, peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts, and marking Tory Lanez's first song to achieve this.
Release Dates
The song was released on July 31, 2015, as a single and later included in Lanez's debut album "I Told You" released in 2016.
Music Video
The official music video for the song, released in October 2015, has accumulated over 290 million views on YouTube as of 2022, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
Platinum Status
In 2017, "Say It" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), acknowledging sales of over one million units in the US.
Influences
"Say It" reflects the influence of contemporary R&B, with its slow tempo, melodic lines, and use of vocoder effects.
Writing & Production
The song was written by Tory Lanez, along with Andrew Wansel, Daystar Peterson, Pop Wansel, and others. It was produced by Pop Wansel and Toro.
Song Length
This song runs for 3 minutes and 57 seconds, a common length for pop and R&B tracks but slightly longer than the typical three-minute pop song.
Billboard's R&B Chart
"Say It" also performed well on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, where it made it to the number 5 position.
Recognition
The song is often recognized as Lanez's breakout hit, launching his career into mainstream success.

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