Say You Do – English Lyrics

• By: Sigala, Imani Williams, DJ Fresh
• Album: Brighter Days

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of English dance music with Sigala, Imani Williams, and DJ Fresh's "Say You Do"! This catchy track, with its infectious tropical house beats and relatable lyrics, offers a fantastic way to engage with everyday English phrases related to relationships and emotions. Its clear vocals and memorable chorus will help you pick up common expressions and understand how feelings are conveyed in contemporary English pop music.

[English]

When you say you love me to me, don't leave me, na-na-na

Now I got that feeling you without me won't break my heart (na-na-na)

'Cause the sunlight's in my eyes when you're out of sight

You could've seen me shine, I'll tell you one more time, oh

If you love me, love me like you say you do

Then you need to

do what you say you do

If you love me, love me like you say you do

Then you need to love me like you say you do

...

Do you love me? Love me like you say you do?

...

Then you need to love me like you say you do, oh-oh-oh

Love me like you say you do, oh-oh-oh

Now you got that feeling that I'm slipping far away from you (na-na-na)

And you're doing all the things that I said that you should do (na-na-na)

But it only lasts so long like the setting sun (sun)

So under these blue skies, I'll tell you one more time

If you love me, love me like you say you do

Then you need to do what you say you'll do

If you love me, love me like you say you do

Then you need to love me like you say you'll do

Love me like you say you'll do

You gotta love me like you say you'll do

Say you do, say you do

Holla, holla, tell you what I want, yeah

Gotta, gotta love me like you should, yeah

Holla, holla, tell you what I need, yeah

Gotta love me like you say you'll do

If you love me, love me like you say you do

Then you need to do what you say you'll do

If you love me, love me like you say you do

Then you need to love me like you say you'll do

...

Do you love me? Love me like you say you do?

...

Then you need to love me like you say you'll do

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone noun - deep affection or a strong feeling of attachment
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to express something in words
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform an action or activity noun - an action or deed
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or important
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; also the centre of emotions
sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ B1	noun - light that comes from the sun
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit or reflect light brightly
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period measured or measured by a clock
slipping /ˈslɪpɪŋ/ B2	verb - to slide unintentionally, often losing grip
setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ B2	noun - the time of day when the sun goes down; also the surrounding environment
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star at the centre of our solar system
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of the colour between green and violet in the spectrum
skies /skaɪz/ A2	noun - the expanse of atmosphere above the earth
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
holla /ˈhɒlə/ C1	verb - to shout out or call loudly, often informally
far /fɑːr/ A1	adjective - at a great distance

Key Grammar Structures

• When you say you love me to me, don't leave me, na‑na‑na

  ➔ Zero conditional (present simple in both clauses) + imperative negative

  ➔ The word "When" introduces a condition that is always possible. "don't" is the contracted form of "do not", which makes the second clause an imperative negative.

• If you love me, love me like you say you do

  ➔ First conditional (present simple + imperative) – expresses a real possibility

  ➔ "If" introduces a condition that may happen. The main clause uses the imperative "love me" to give a direct request.

• Then you need to do what you say you do

  ➔ Modal + infinitive (need to do) + object clause with a relative pronoun "what"

  ➔ "need" is a modal that expresses necessity, followed by the infinitive "to do". The clause "what you say you do" functions as the object of "need to do".

• Now you got that feeling that I'm slipping far away from you

  ➔ Present simple "got" for possession + noun clause "that I'm slipping…" as complement

  ➔ "got" is the informal present simple form of "have" meaning "possess". The clause "that I'm slipping…" explains *what* feeling is being referred to.

• But it only lasts so long like the setting sun

  ➔ Simple present for a habitual action + comparative phrase using "like"

  ➔ "lasts" is in the simple present to show a regular or timeless truth. "like the setting sun" compares the duration to a natural, predictable event.

• Say you do, say you do

  ➔ Imperative mood – giving a direct command or request

  ➔ The verb "Say" is used without a subject, which is typical for the imperative. The repetition emphasizes urgency.

• Holla, holla, tell you what I want, yeah

  ➔ Imperative verb "tell" + object clause "what I want"; use of informal interjection "holla"

  ➔ "tell" is an imperative asking someone to give information. The clause "what I want" functions as the object of "tell".

• You gotta love me like you should, yeah

  ➔ Modal "gotta" (colloquial "have to") + infinitive; comparative clause with "like"

  ➔ "gotta" is the informal contraction of "have got to" meaning "must". "like you should" compares the required love to the appropriate way.