About the Song
"Say Something" is a song by American pop duo A Great Big World from their debut album, Is There Anybody Out There? (2013). Written by the duo members—Ian Axel and Chad King—alongside Mike Campbell, the song was originally recorded by Axel for his solo album This Is the New Year (2011). It was later released as a single by the duo on September 3, 2013, by Epic Records. Following its usage on American reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance, the track gained attention from singer Christina Aguilera, who wanted to collaborate with A Great Big World on the song. Soon afterwards, a re-recorded version of "Say Something" with Aguilera was released on November 4, 2013.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
Many listeners interpret "Say Something" as a poignant exploration of vulnerability and connection in relationships. The song resonates deeply with themes of longing and the heartache that comes when communication falters. It can evoke feelings of desperation and the desire for understanding, reflecting moments where one might feel emotionally distant yet yearning for closeness. The collaboration with Christina Aguilera adds a layer of emotional depth, emphasizing the struggle between wanting to be heard and the fear of being ignored. Overall, the song invites reflection on the complexities of love and the importance of opening up.
Did You Know?
- The group is best known for their single "This Is the New Year", which was performed by the cast in an episode of Glee and reached the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart in May 2013, and their worldwide hit "Say Something", particularly after recording it as a duet collaboration with Christina Aguilera.
- The duet peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Is There Anybody Out There?
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: September 3, 2013
- Track runtime: 3:53
Video Snapshot
- Video title: A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera – Say Something (Official Video)
- YouTube channel: AGreatBigWorldVEVO
- Video published: November 20, 2013
- Video runtime: 3 minutes, 52 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 771,095,118
- YouTube likes when drafted: 5,022,242
- YouTube comments when drafted: 139,415
Quick Facts
- Artist: A GREAT BIG WORLD
- Song: SAY SOMETHING FEAT. CHRISTINA AGUILERA
- Album/collection: Is There Anybody Out There?
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Say Something (A Great Big World song)
