Say My Name
Destiny's Child
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Say my name Say my name If nobody's around you say baby I love you If you ain't runnin game [Chorus] Say my name Say my name You acting kind of 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 kind of shady Ain't callin me baby Betta say my name Any other day I would call you would say Baby how's your day But today it ain't the same Every other word is a huh, yeah okay Could it be that you are at the crib wit another lady If you took there first of all let me say I am not the one to sit around and be played So prove yourself to me and the other girl you playin Why don't you say the things you said to me yesterday I know you sayin I'm assuming things (Somethings goin down that's the way it seems) Shouldn't be a reason why your acting strange (No ones holding you back from me) 'Cause I know how you usually do (When you sayin everything to me times 2) Why can't you just tell the truth (If someones there tell me who) [Chorus] Say my name Say my name You acting kind of shady Ain't callin me baby Why the sudden change What is up wit this tell the truth who you wit How would you like it if I came over wit my clique Don't try to change it now see you got to bounce When two seconds ago you said you just got in the house It's so hard to believe you were home by yourself When I just heard the voice the voice of someone else Just this question why do you feel you got to lie You caught in your game you cannot even say my name I know you sayin I'm assuming things (Somethings goin down that's the way it seems) Shouldn't be a reason why your acting strange (No ones holding you back from me) Cause I know how you usually do (When you sayin everything to me times 2) Why can't you just tell the truth (If someones there tell me who) [Chorus] Say my name Say my name You acting kind of shady Ain't callin me baby Why the sudden change Yay yay yay yay yay yeay yay yay yay yayayay oooh oooh oh I know you sayin I'm assuming things (Somethings goin down that's the way it seems) Shouldn't be a reason why your acting strange (No ones holding you back from me) 'Cause I know how you usually do (When you sayin everything to me times 2) Why can't you just tell the truth (If someones there tell me who) [Chorus] Say my name Say my name You acting kind of shady Ain't callin me baby Why the sudden change
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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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