Singer: A Great Big World

    featuring Christina Aguilera

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    I’ll be the one, if you want me to

    Anywhere, I would’ve followed you

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    And I am feeling so small

    It was over my head

    I know nothing at all

    And I will stumble and fall

    I’m still learning to love

    Just starting to crawl

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    I’m sorry that I couldn’t get to you

    Anywhere, I would’ve followed you

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    And I will swallow my pride

    You’re the one that I love

    And I’m saying goodbye

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    And I’m sorry that I couldn’t get to you

    And anywhere, I would’ve followed you

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    Say something, I’m giving up on you

    Say something

    Background

    A Great Big World’s “Say Something” is a breakup song with a twist. Instead of being filled with anger and desperation, it is a song expressing a powerful combination of humility, sadness and regret. It is underlined by a piano and string arrangement that adds to the emotion without sounding maudlin.

    This song from A Great Big World was featured on the TV competition show “So You Think You Can Dance” in its original recorded version. When Christina Aguilera heard the song, she was touched and was included in a re-recorded version. She joined the duo on stage to sing “Say Something” live on “The Voice.” It seems as if she is the ghost of the lover to whom the song is addressed as she traces the steps of the lead vocal. Wisely, Aguilera keeps the power of her voice in check and instead sings delicately with a breathy tone of loss.