I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Say it, say it
Say it, say it
Alone, you support, then embrace
Another reason to see
Success we unfold, clutching firm
That in me panics for sure
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
The lie, want to know, has it met
Expectations so far
Now run, make amends, feeling torn
Boy you better be sure
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
Still running
Never waking up, say it
Still running
Never waking up, say it
Still running
Never waking up, say it
Still running, still running, still running, still running
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it
Alone, you support, then embrace
Another reason to see
Success we unfold, clutching firm
That in me panics for sure
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
The lie, want to know, has it met
Expectations so far
Now run, make amends, feeling torn
Boy you better be sure
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it, need it done
Still running
Never waking up, say it
Still running
Never waking up, say it
Still running
Never waking up, say it
Still running, still running, still running, still running
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
Say it, say it that it's done
I want, want it need it done
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not sure what this song means but every time i put it on girlfriend gets horny.... i mean REALLY HORNY i mean ........................... its on and poppin'.............................. i mean it go time ........................... i mean bah-ta-bing-bah-boom
Haha lucky man!
Kinda funny that a song gets your girlfriend horny. Always thought that was the guy's job, but whatevs.<br /> <br /> XD Jk man jk.
It looks like I have a different point of view from every posted comment here.
This is my first time listening to the song (it's a really good one).
In the beginning "DISCLAIMER," Pete says how we should have HOPE for a day where what we say are things that cause change to occur.
So.. "SAY IT," to me, means to say what's on your mind, instead of "STILL RUNNING" away from your problems (aka holding your tongue)
What do you people think? I realize its been a few years since the last comment tho lol.
This song is about never giving up, also this song to be on Chevelle's new album that will be released this fall, they are re-recording it, the existing bridge will be the chorus and they will add a new bridge.
The new version is really awesome.
I am an intern at a radio station and have heard the new cd already. It will blow you away. People don't download the new cd.....JUST GO BUY IT! Support the band. They are worth it!!!!
I'm going to have to concur with the post above...I was a semi-fan of "Wonder What's Next", and as a music critic I got an advanced copy of the new CD to review, and it blew me away.
I'd discard the crappy acoustic song at the end, but other than that it's unreal.
Id say he wants our leader to end this war...but thats just me.
whats he say at the beginning when hes screaming really fast?
its about not giving up...i dunno what Pete's screaming
That's not Pete screaming- that's a comedian, Sam Kinison :)
you're a jackass, the acoustic song at the end is NOT crappy.
found it! "DISCLAIMER: We should all have hope and look towards the day where man realizes that the sounds exiting his mouth are mostly complaints and a change occurs."