Say My Name
Destiny's Child
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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 "okay" 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 Baby say my name, 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 Baby say my name
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Written by: Fred Jerkins Iii, Kelendria Rowland, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Beyonce Knowles, Latavia Roberson, Letoya Luckett
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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.
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Critical AcclaimThe 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.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland, along with production team Darkchild.
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Music Video ControversyThe 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.
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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.
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International SuccessThe song reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, further creating international success for Destiny's Child.
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Platinum StatusIn the United States, "Say My Name" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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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.
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LyricsThe 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.
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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.
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Signature SongAs 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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