Say Somethin' – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg
• Album: The Emancipation of Mimi

Lyrics & Translation

Want to learn English through a song that’s both smooth and playful? "Say Somethin'" by Mariah Carey featuring Snoop Dogg is an R&B and hip-hop gem with a catchy beat and direct, flirtatious lyrics. You can pick up casual conversational phrases and expressions related to attraction and desire, all while enjoying the iconic vocal stylings of Mariah and Snoop. Its laid-back vibe and clear lyrical back-and-forth make it an engaging way to experience modern English in a musical context.

[English]

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ YEAH, SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' OHH ♪

♪ SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ OOH, OHH, YEAH ♪

♪ SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ I AM OVER HERE, LOOKING AT YOU ♪

♪ YOU ARE OVER THERE, WATCHING ME TOO ♪

♪ BOTH PAINTING PICTURES OF, OF HOW WE'LL KISS AND HUG ♪

♪ SO WHAT WE GON' DO? ♪

♪ SO WHAT YOU GON' DO, WHAT YOU GON' DO? ♪

♪ TELL ME WHY WE'RE STANDING HERE ♪

♪ THE MOMENT'S FRESH AND SO SINCERE ♪

♪ YOU'VE GOT MY MIND BLOWN AND BABY, I'M READY TO GO ♪

♪ HEY ♪

- BUT, UM-

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, DO SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ LET'S MAKE IT ♪

♪ HOT AS YOU CAN STAND IT, SOMETHIN' LIKE VOLCANIC ♪

♪ YOU AND ME SEEMS ORGANIC, JUST LIKE THE STARS AND PLANETS ♪

♪ YEAH, WE ARE, SO WHAT YOU GON' DO? ♪

♪ SO WHAT YOU GON' DO, WHAT YOU GON' DO? ♪

♪ TELL ME WHY WE'RE STILL IN HERE? ♪

♪ THERE'S NOTHING FOR US TO FEAR ♪

♪ I COULD TELL WITH MY EYES CLOSED ♪

♪ NOW, BABY, I'M READY TO GO ♪

♪ THAT'S RIGHT ♪

♪ HEY ♪

♪ BUT, UM- ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, DO SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME, BABY ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, DO SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ EVERY TIME I FALL THOUGH ♪

♪ WANT ME TO SPEAK ON THE WORD OR TWO ♪

♪ IT'S THE D-O, DOUBLE-G, AND I DO IT SO LOVELY ♪

♪ DIGGING THIS TRACK BY THE NEPTUNE'S ♪

♪ BABY GIRL FOLLOW ME TO THE RESTROOM ♪

♪ NOW GET BUCK WILD, SHH, DON'T MAKE A SOUND ♪

♪ I'LL TAKE YOU, LAY YOU DOWN ♪

♪ MAKE YOUR BODY GO ROUND AND ROUND ♪

♪ DO YOU WANT ME TO, DON'T SAY YOU WON'T, I KNOW YOU DO ♪

♪ MOST GIRLS PLAY SHY, IT WON'T HURT UNTIL YOU GIVE IT A TRY ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU LIKE MY SMILE ♪

♪ DIG MY STYLE, BIG BOW WOW ♪

- BUT, UM-

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, DO SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN', SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ SAY SOMETHIN' BABY ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY ♪

♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, DO SOMETHIN' GOOD TO ME ♪

(MARIAH SCATTING)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to utter words in order to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or a command.
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration.
want /wɑːnt/ A1	verb - to feel a need or desire for something
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
do /duː/ A1	verb - perform an action, task, or function.
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child; infant.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - feel deep affection for. noun - an intense feeling of deep affection.
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - a facial expression indicating pleasure or amusement, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the teeth visible. verb - form one's face into a smile; express pleasure, amusement, or friendliness by a smile.
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - come into or be in contact with (someone or something) noun - the action or an instance of touching someone or something.
moment /ˈməʊmənt/ B1	noun - a very brief period of time.
style /staɪl/ B1	noun - a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed.
ready /ˈredi/ A2	adjective - prepared or available for service or action.

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I AM OVER HERE, LOOKING AT YOU ♪

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I AM OVER HERE, LOOKING AT YOU' uses the present continuous tense with 'am' and 'looking' to describe an action happening now.

• ♪ SO WHAT YOU GON' DO, WHAT YOU GON' DO? ♪

  ➔ Contraction and Repetition

  ➔ The phrase 'YOU GON' DO' is a contraction of 'you going to do', and the repetition emphasizes the question.

• ♪ IF IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE, SAY SOMETHIN' ♪

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ The phrase uses a conditional sentence with 'if' to express a possible outcome based on a condition.

• ♪ YOU AND ME SEEMS ORGANIC, JUST LIKE THE STARS AND PLANETS ♪

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement (Error for emphasis)

  ➔ 'You and me' is the subject, but 'seems' is singular. This is a grammatical error used for emphasis in lyrics.

• ♪ DO YOU WANT ME TO, DON'T SAY YOU WON'T, I KNOW YOU DO ♪

  ➔ Tag Question and Contraction

  ➔ The phrase uses a tag question 'Do you want me to?' and contractions like 'don't' and 'won't' for a conversational tone.