What Do You Say
Reba McEntire
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Stuck at a red light outside and adult bookstore. His son said, "Daddy, what are all the X's for". As the light turned green he changed the subject fast. He started talkin' 'bout football as the drove right past. What do you say in a moment like this. When you can't find the words oh to tell it like it is. Just bite your tongue and let your heart lead the way. Let's get out of here oh what do you say. Seventeen years old she was out with her friends. They started drinkin' at some party 'til she was three sheets to the wind. Her momma always told her she could call no matter what. She was cryin' on the front steps when her mom showed up. What do you say in a moment like this. When you can't find the words oh to tell it like it is. Just bite your tongue and let your heart lead the way. Let's get out of here oh what do you say. Sometimes you've got to listen to the silence. And give yourself a little time to think. Her every breath is weaker than the last. And lately when she sleeps she talks about the past. Her husband knows she's tired of holdin' on. She looks at him and says I want to go home. What do you say in a moment like this. When you can't find the words to tell it like it is. Just close your eyes and let your heart lead the way. Oh what do you say. Just close your eyes and let your heart lead the way. Oh what do you say. Ooo what do you say.
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Written by: MICHAEL DULANEY, NEIL THRASHER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs
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12 facts about this song
Singer Background"What Do You Say" is a song from Reba McEntire, an American country music singer, known for her identifiable songs and storytelling music style.
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Album DetailsThe song was part of Reba's 23rd studio album, “So Good Together” which was released in the year 1999.
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Chart Performance"What Do You Say" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2000, displaying its significant commercial success.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Robert Deaton and George Flanigen, won the Video of the Year award at the 2001 Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards.
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Lyricists and ComposersThe song was written by Michael Dulaney and Neil Thrasher, both of whom are notable figures in the country music songwriting scene.
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Song Theme"What Do You Say" addresses the challenge of finding words to comfort those facing tough personal trials or tragedies.
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Video ThemeThe music video depicts three intertwined storylines involving emotionally intense situations which mirror the song's lyrics.
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Digital StreamAs of 2021, the official music video for "What Do You Say" has over 10 million views on the video-sharing platform, YouTube.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics for its emotional depth and McEntire's heartfelt delivery of the lyrics.
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Reba's SuccessWith this song, Reba McEntire further cemented her status as one of the leading female performers in the country music industry.
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Song StructureThe song follows a verse-chorus structure and is known for its catchy, sing-along chorus.
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Album Success“So Good Together,” the album that "What Do You Say" appears on, is certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying over half a million copies sold.
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