Say My Name

Destiny's Child

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 
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 
Why the sudden change 

Any other day 
I would call and you would say 
Baby how's your day 
But today, it ain't the same 
Every other word 
Is "uh-huh" yeah "ok" 
Could it be that you 
Are at the crib with another lady 
If you took it there 
First of all, let me say 
I am not the one 
To sit around, and be played 
So prove yourself to me 
I am the girl that you claim 
Why don't you say the thangs 
That you said to me yesterday 

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 
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 
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 
Why the sudden change 

What is up with this 
Tell the truth,who you with 
How would you like it if 
I came over with my clique 
Don't try to change it now 
See you gotta bounce 
When two seconds ago 
You said you just got in the house 
It's hard to believe that you 
Are at home, by yourself 
When I just heard the voice 
Heard the voice of someone else 
Just this question why 
Do you feel you gotta lie 
Gettin' caught up in your game 
When you can not say my name 

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 
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 
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 
Why the sudden change 

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 
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 
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 
Why the sudden change

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Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up consisted of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. After years of limited success, they were signed to Columbia Records as Destiny's Child. 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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