“Just What You Say” is a song by Mac Ayres, released on December 27, 2017. The song features the vocal talents of Raelee Nikole, and it has a distinct R&B and soulful vibe. The song explores the complexities of relationships and how communication is not always straightforward. In this article, we will delve deeper into the lyrics and the meaning behind the song.
Just What You Say Lyrics
[Verse 1: Mac Ayres]
Shoulda seen the writing on the wall
Now it’s seeming like the time to take my fall
Couldn’t say i saw you standing there
But the way you looking at me girl, it’s just not fair
[Pre-Chorus]
Cuz every time you tell me what you know i wanna hear
It’s like i always let you get the best of me
For all the times I listened to your voice under the tears
I wish that i had only been the one to see
[Chorus x2]
It’s never just what you say
Im feeling some typa way
Oh baby, it’s what you can do
[Verse 2: Raelee Nikole]
Shoulda called you on a better day
What i gotta tell you now to make you stay?
Shoulda known you in another time
I can see you waiting for me in my mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Cuz every day i wait for you
Im left here on my own, i know
I’m probably better off without ya, babe
And after all you put me through
I wish I could let go, but i
Can’t stand to ever see you walk away
[Chorus x2]
It’s never just what you say
Im feeling some typa way
Oh baby, it’s what you can do
Verse 1:
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the track. Mac Ayres sings about how he should have seen the writing on the wall, suggesting that he knew the relationship was not going to work out. He then sings about how he did not see his partner standing there, suggesting that they came into his life unexpectedly. However, he mentions that the way she is looking at him is not fair, implying that he feels manipulated or taken advantage of in some way.
Pre-Chorus:
In the pre-chorus, Mac Ayres sings about how his partner always tells him what he wants to hear. He admits that he lets her get the best of him, implying that he is not in control of the situation. He also mentions that he has listened to her voice under the tears, suggesting that she may have been emotionally manipulative in the past.
Chorus:
The chorus of the song is catchy and memorable, with the repetition of the phrase “It’s never just what you say” emphasizing the idea that communication is not always straightforward. Mac Ayres sings about feeling a certain way, but it is not just what his partner says that causes these feelings. It is also what she does that has an impact on him.
Verse 2:
In the second verse, Raelee Nikole takes over the vocals, and the focus shifts to her perspective. She sings about how she should have called her partner on a better day, implying that she may have said something she did not mean in the heat of the moment. She also mentions that she can see him waiting for her in her mind, suggesting that she may be holding onto the relationship despite its flaws.
Pre-Chorus:
Raelee Nikole’s pre-chorus echoes Mac Ayres’ sentiments in the first pre-chorus. She sings about how she waits for her partner every day, but she is left alone. She admits that she is better off without him, but she cannot stand to see him walk away.
Chorus:
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the theme of the song. It is not just what is said that matters in a relationship, but also what is done.
