Say That Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You’re so selfish and you get jealous
Want nobody else to, to come close to me
If it’s yours, say it’s yours, yeah
Don’t be insecure, put your name on it
[Pre-Chorus]
I won’t say I love you
‘Til you say you love me
I know that you love me
I could tell you do because of the way you protect me when you touch me
No, it ain’t for nothing
What’s the point in fronting?
[Chorus]
If you want my heart, you gotta do it, say
Ooh, say that shit
Ooh, say that shit
[Verse 2]
Give me your heart and I will keep it safe, mm
I’m a shelter (Shelter), I ain’t the storm now
I’ll keep you warm, you’ll never feel the rain
You can leave your ego at the door if you want more
Let the train leave the station, stop insinuating
Now, baby, say it
There’s one rule I’m never breaking, no, I
[Pre-Chorus]
I won’t say I love you (I won’t say I love you)
‘Til you say you love me (‘Til you say you love me)
I know that you love me
I could tell you do because of the way you protect me when you touch me (You touch me, yeah)
No, it ain’t for nothing (For nothing, yeah)
What’s the point in fronting?
[Chorus]
If you want my heart, you gotta do it, say (Say)
Ooh, say that shit
Ooh, say that shit (Say, say)
Give me your heart and I will keep it safe
[Outro]
The doors of the church are open (Yeah)
The doors of the church are open
The doors of the church are open (Hallelujah)
The doors of the church are open (Said the doors of the church are open)
The doors of the church are open (Doors of the church are open)
The doors of the church are open (Doors of the church are open)
The doors of the church are open (Said the doors of the church are open)
The doors of the church are open (Doors of my heart)
Would you come on in? Yeah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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Say That Lyrics by Keri Hilson, explores the dynamics of love, emotional vulnerability, and the desire for mutual commitment in a relationship. It portrays a artist who is cautious yet deeply invested, expressing a need for reassurance and genuine affection before offering their full heart. The opening verse addresses a partner’s jealousy and possessiveness, calling for honesty and security rather than insecurity and control. The lyrics suggest that love should be openly claimed and not masked by pride or fear.
In the pre-chorus, the artist sets a boundary, refusing to say “I love you” until it’s first expressed by the partner. Despite this, they recognize the partner’s unspoken love through protective and caring gestures. This emotional tension highlights the importance of verbal affirmation and emotional safety.
The chorus reinforces the theme of emotional clarity, with a repeated plea to “say that shit,” demanding the partner to verbally acknowledge their feelings. The artist wants more than silent affection—they crave a clear, committed declaration.
The second verse emphasizes the artist’s readiness to provide a safe, loving space, contrasting themselves with chaos and pain. They offer warmth, comfort, and shelter, but insist the partner let go of ego and indecision if they truly want a deep connection.
The outro adds a spiritual, almost gospel-like layer, symbolically opening “the doors of the church”—a metaphor for the narrator’s heart—inviting the partner to step into something sacred and profound. The repeated “hallelujahs” evoke a sense of emotional release and celebration, implying that true love, once fully embraced, can be a transcendent experience.
Overall, the song is a passionate call for sincerity, emotional maturity, and mutual vulnerability in love, highlighting the power of words and actions in building a meaningful connection.
WE NEED TO TALK: LOVE (Tracklist)
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1. Grateful (Intro)
2. Naked (Love)
3. Searchin
4. Somethin (Bout U)
5. Bae
6. Scream
7. Whatever
8. Weigh Me Down
9. Say That
Say That (MV)
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Audio Credits & Details
Artist : Keri Hilson
Album : WE NEED TO TALK: LOVE
Lyricist : Keri Hilson, Modesty Lycan
Musicians : Andre Harris
Label : Audible Art Records, Create Music Group
Genre: R&B
Date: April 18, 2025
