Say it
Say it isn't so
Say it
Say it isn't so

Say it isn't so painful to tell me that you're dissatisfied
Last time I asked you I really got a lame excuse
I know that you lied
Now wicked things can happen you see 'em goin' down in war
But when you play in a quiet way that bites it even more

Say it
Tell me what you want yeah I'll do it baby I promise right now
Say it
Who propped you up when you were stopped low motivation
Had you on the ground

I know your first reaction you slide away hide away goodbye
But if there's a doubt maybe I can give out a thousand reasons why
You have to say it isn't so

(It isn't so) I say it isn't so
(It isn't so) I say it isn't so
(It isn't so) said it isn't so
(It isn't so) oh no

Say it
We like to be the strangers at the party, two rebels in a shell
Say it
You like to move with the best of them you know we move so well
Don't need someone to lean on, I know that there's an open door
But if I'm faced with being replaced I want you even more
So baby say it isn't so

(It isn't so) say it isn't so
(It isn't so) I say it isn't so
(It isn't so) said it isn't so
(It isn't so) oh no

Say it
Say it isn't so
Say it
Say it isn't so

Say it
Say it isn't so

Why you gonna go, do you have to say
Do you wanna go ooh ooh baby
Say it isn't

(Say)
Say say say it isn't so
(Say it isn't so)
(Say it isn't)
Why do you have to say it isn't
(Say it isn't)
(Say it isn't)
(Stop, say it isn't)
I know it's so hard for you
(Say it isn't)
So hard
(Say it isn't)
Don't say baby
(Stop, say it isn't)
There must be some other way
Don't have to
(Say it isn't)
Some other way
(Stop, say it isn't)
You gonna have to say
(Say it isn't)
(Say it isn't)
Don't have to say
(Stop, say it isn't)
You know I won't make you


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    As I read the lyrics, I see a woman who has grown tired of the guy. This same guy was good to her, good for her and even though he was what she asked for, he was not what she really wanted. They have gotten into a steady groove and all is very nice if not completely satisfying. Then, one day she is reminded of her reality that she has settled and wants to leave. Whether she leaves is dependent on her willingness to walk away from this comfortable existence and how much she values her personal well being.

    LaurelGon June 20, 2012   Link

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