Say What You Want
Texas Lyrics

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I feel you're on the run
Never lived too long to make right
I see you're doing fine

And when I get that feeling
I can no longer slide
I can no longer run, oh, no, no

And when I get that feeling
I can no longer hide
For it's no longer fun, oh, no, no

Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you

What I am is what you want of me
Yeah, now that I'm not there
I took the tables away from you
It's turned and I don't care

And when I get that feeling
I can no longer slide
I can no longer run, oh, no, no
And when I get that feeling
I can no longer hide
For it's no longer fun, oh, no, no

Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you

I've said goodnight, try to sleep tight
Oh, just dream of me
Go close your eyes, 'cause I've closed mine
The sun will shine from time to time
Oh, when you dream of me

Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons
But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you

Yeah, you can say what you want
But it won't change my mind
I feel the same about you
And you can tell me your reasons

But it won't change my feelings
I'll feel the same about you

Overall Meaning

In Texas's song "You Can Say What You Want," the lyrics reflect a feeling of defiance towards someone who is trying to change the singer's mind about their feelings towards them. The opening lines suggest a sense of regret and longing for a past relationship with the person, as the singer remarks that they never had the chance to make things right. However, they also acknowledge that the person is doing fine without them, implying that perhaps they no longer belong together.

The chorus, "Yeah, you can say what you want, but it won't change my mind, I feel the same about you," reinforces the singer's determination to believe in their own feelings and not be swayed by the other person's words. The line "What I am is what you want of me" suggests that the other person may be trying to mold the singer into someone they're not, but now that the singer has moved on, they no longer care.

The closing lines suggest that while the singer may still have feelings for the person, they've ultimately come to the decision to move on and let them go. Overall, the song is a statement of independence and self-confidence, rejecting attempts by others to change the singer's true feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Twenty seconds on the back time
Reflecting on a past moment that lasted only a short time

I feel you're on the run
Sensing that the other person is avoiding something

Never lived too long to make right
Not having enough time to correct mistakes in life

I see you're doing fine
Observing that the other person appears to be doing well

And when I get that feeling
When I start to have a particular emotion

I can no longer slide
I can no longer avoid dealing with the situation

I can no longer run, oh, no, no
I can no longer escape from the situation

And when I get that feeling
When I start to have a particular emotion

I can no longer hide
I can no longer conceal my true thoughts or feelings

For it's no longer fun, oh, no, no
The situation is no longer enjoyable or amusing

Yeah, you can say what you want
You're free to express your opinion

But it won't change my mind
But it won't alter my thoughts or beliefs

I feel the same about you
I still have the same thoughts or feelings towards you

And you can tell me your reasons
You're free to explain your stance

But it won't change my feelings
But it won't alter my emotions

I'll feel the same about you
I will still have the same emotions towards you

What I am is what you want of me
You desire me to be a certain way

Yeah, now that I'm not there
Now that I'm absent from your life

I took the tables away from you
I reversed the roles in this situation

It's turned and I don't care
The situation has changed and I'm indifferent towards it

I've said goodnight, try to sleep tight
Wishing you a good night's sleep

Oh, just dream of me
Suggesting that the other person should think about me in their dreams

Go close your eyes, 'cause I've closed mine
Encouraging the other person to go to sleep, as I have already done so

The sun will shine from time to time
The future will have its good moments