They say I’m changing ’cause they’re all doing the same thing
I bet you think that I’ll fly away from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Now they’re saying I’m crazy ’cause I wanna do it my way
I bet you think that I’ll fly away from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start
This reminds you, that you can’t go wrong for knowing
But they’re talking like they don’t know and all of ’em sound the same
They’re so quick to judge someone, but they thought of me different before
Guess I’m absolved from now, guess what they say
They say I’m changing ’cause they’re all doing the same thing
I bet you think that I’ll fly away from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Now they’re saying I’m crazy ’cause I wanna do it my way
I bet you think that I’ll fly away from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start
So does this define you? Do you really believe what they say?
I didn’t think so, but they’re talking like you acting strange
They’re so quick to judge someone and it’s really, really getting old
Plus I’m so numb now, but they say
They say I’m changing ’cause they’re all doing the same thing
I bet you think that I’ll fly away from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Now they’re saying I’m crazy ’cause I wanna do it my way
I bet you think that I’ll fly away from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start
Do, oh-oh-oh
If you do, oh-oh-oh
If you do, oh-oh-oh
Yes, you do, oh-oh-oh
That you do, oh-oh-oh
That you do, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
That you do, oh whoa, oh, whoa
They say I’m changing (Now) ’cause they’re all doing the same thing
I bet you think that I’ll fly away (Now) from you, but I wouldn’t do that
Now they’re saying I’m crazy (Hey) ’cause I wanna do it my way (Hey)
I bet you think that I’ll fly away (Hey) from you, but I wouldn’t do that (Hey)
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start, oh-oh
Let’s take it back to the start (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Exploring the Message: Standing Out Against the Crowd
“They Say” by Chris Brown delves into the struggle of staying true to oneself amid criticism and conformity. The lyrics highlight the tension that arises when others accuse the artist of changing, even as they follow trends themselves. Brown reflects on the judgment he faces for pursuing his own path, emphasizing his loyalty and refusal to “fly away” from those he cares about. The recurring plea to “take it back to the start” suggests a longing for authenticity and a simpler, more genuine connection before outside opinions complicated things. Through these lines, Brown questions societal pressures and encourages listeners to prioritize self-knowledge over external validation.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
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