The Real Meaning Behind Doja Cat's Say So

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

So, what does "Say So" by Doja Cat really mean? While many tracks off Hot Pink are bops, the tropical-techno beat of "Say So" and slightly unintelligible chorus give it that extra something, don't you think? It's the kind of chorus you, well, hum. Here are the actual lyrics to it; maybe they'll clear some things up: "Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment / I'd let you had Iknownit, why don'tyou say so? / Didn't even notice, nopunches left to roll with / You got to keep me focused; you want it? Say so." 

So, as Genius explained, "Say So" is about getting out of the friend-zone. "On the upbeat R&B dance-inspired track," the outlet wrote, "Doja sings about wanting her friend to stop 'beating 'round the bush' and confess their love to her." Wow, when you break down lyrics, the song's message really is simple! 

As Genius continued to note, "because of a slight mix-up in the chorus of the song during its transcription on Genius, a small frenzy started on Twitter, with many fans thinking that Doja was singing 'I get you hot and moaning.'" Hoo boy. This hoopla was cleared up when Doja Cat tweeted out the correct lyrics herself. 

It's also worth noting that the song was written and produced by Lukasz Gottwald, a.k.a. the controversial Dr. Luke, under a pseudonym, per Variety

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