Lyric discussion by avaegrtsn 

Cover art for Say Something lyrics by A Great Big World

I think of this song meaning in 2 different ways.

The first one could be a friend/family member who is about to pass away. You've done everything you can to keep them here, with you, and it's just gotten worse. You've lost all hope. It's been so long and such a hard battle, your starting to "give up" on them. You're to the point where you are begging them to "say something", to give them a sign that they are still here, and with you... even though you know they aren't.

Another way, could be about love. You are trying harder than you should in a relationship, and you aren't sure if you even want this. You don't have a sign wether you should actually try or just give up. You wan't them to "say something" to know if it will work out or not. You feel obligated to stay because you've tried so long and hard to fit their needs, and they just aren't satisfied (I'm sorry I couldn't get to you".

My Interpretation

I think it is about both of what you say because if you watch the offical music video of it, it has people that are in love and then also has people who are dying.

I agree. This song is so emotional. :'(

I agree here!