"Say So" is a song by Doja Cat. It appears as the fifth track on her second studio album, Hot Pink, released on November 7, 2019. The song was later released as the albums fifth single on January 17, 2020, accompanied with a music video on February 27, 2020. Many different remixes were released, the most notingly being the "Jax Jones Midnight Snack Remix" and two Nicki Minaj remixes. Following the remixes with Minaj, "Say So" peaked at the #1 spot on the Hot 100 Chart, becoming Doja Cat's first top 10 single
Background[]
The song was first previewed on Doja's Instagram Live on June 23, 2019, playing in a car while on her way to the BET Awards. Doja stated in an MTV interview that the songs process was quite easy as everything flowed in smoothly.
"Say So" has been described as a "steamy, groovy", pop-rap, pop and disco song. The song additionally draws inspiration from 1970s funk while sampling "Good Times" by Chic from their 1979 album Risqué.
Music video[]
The music video for "Say So" was released on February 27, 2020. It is "disco-era" themed set in 1970s Los Angeles, nd filmed at the Sheats–G-ldstein Residence. In the video -,irected by Hannah Lux Davis -,oja appears in several different "shimmery" outfits and walks a tiger with a leash. The video also featured cameo appearances from TikTok stars Dontè Colley and Haley Sharpe, the latter of whicomreated the viral dance for the song. The dance itself, that made the song popular, was featured in the music video.
Chart performance[]
In the United States, "Say So" initially entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100 at number 19 on the chart issue dated January 4, 2020, where it moved up to number six the following week. After two weeks, "Say So" earned Doja Cat her third Billboard Hot 100 entry, and second from the parent album Hot Pink, debuting at number 95 on the chart dated January 18, 2020. It jumped to number 77 in its second week on the chart and gradually climbed up the chart. It subsequently started at number 33 on the Mainstream Top 40, becoming her second single to chart on pop airplay following "Juicy"; it has since risen to a peak of number three on the chart. Following the release of its music video, "Say So" ascended 18 positions to number 33 on the Hot 100 in its eighth week charting, while placing number 26 on Streaming Songs. It further reached number 5 on the Hot 100, becoming her highest charting single so far. Consequently, it marked Doja Cat's first top 40 single in the country, surpassing the number 41 peak of "Juicy". It charted at number nine on the Rolling Stone Top 100. The song also reached number 1 on both the Rhythmic and Dance/Mix Show Airplay charts, and was certified platinum in the country for moving 1 million units.
Outside of the United States, "Say So" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. It has also peaked within the top forty in countries including Greece and Slovakia.
In the United Kingdom, "Say So" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 83 on January 3, 2020 – for the week ending date January 9, 2020. It gradually ascended through the chart, cracking the top 40 at number 35 on February 7, 2020 – for the week ending date February 13, 2020. It entered the top 20 at number nineteen on February 22, 2020 – for the week ending February 28, 2020. The following week, it entered the top ten and has peaked at number 2 so far.
Live performances[]
On February 26, (the night before the song's music video released) Doja Cat performed Say So live for the first time on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. on May 4, 2020, Doja performed the song at Vevo LIFT.
She performed a metal version of Say So at the MTV EMAs, shortly after tweeting "im tired of say so too yall" in early November.
Awards[]
"Say So" has received 5 nominations and 0 wins in total. The nominations are as followed:
- Video of the Year (2020 BET Awards)
- Song of the Year (2020 MTV Video Music Awards)
- Favorite Music Video (2020 American Music Awards)
- Best Pop Solo Performance (2021 Grammy Awards)
- Record of the Year (2021 Grammy Awards)
Behind the scenes[]
Remixes[]
On April 26, it was revealed through a leaked snippet that Nicki Minaj would be featured on a remix of "Say So" to add another artist. On April 29, Doja announced she would release a Say So remix featuring Nicki Minaj. However, on April 30 the song allegedly leaked in full 12 hours before it's scheduled release. Luckily, Nicki and Doja both confirmed that the leaked version was an original demo and not the version they planned on releasing on May 1. On May 3, 2020, a dance visual video for the Nicki Minaj Remix was released. Finally, on May 8, 2020, the original version of the Nicki Minaj remix that leaked online was released on streaming platforms
Doja Cat has released five official "Say So" remixes. A Jax Jones Midnight Snack Remix on January 17, 2020 (that is featured on the Japanese edition of Hot Pink), a Friend Within Remix on January 18, 2020, a Snakehips remix released April 3, 2020, the official Nicki Minaj remix on May 1, 2020, and the original Nicki Minaj remix on May 8, 2020.
Lyrics[]
[Chorus: Doja Cat]
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it? Say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it? Say so
[Verse 1: Doja Cat]
It's been a long time since you fell in love
You ain't coming out your shell, you ain't really been yourself
Tell me, what must I do? (Do tell, my love)
'Cause luckily I'm good at reading, I wouldn't bug him, but he won't stop cheesin'
And we can dance all day around it
If you frontin', I'll be bouncing
If you want it, scream it, shout it, babe
Before I leave you dry
[Chorus: Doja Cat]
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it? Say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it? Say so
[Verse 2: Doja Cat]
Let me check my chest, my breath right quick (Ha), he ain't ever seen it in a dress like this, ahh!
He ain't ever even been impressed like this, prolly why I got him quiet on the set like zip
Like it, love it, need it, bad, take it, own it, steal it, fast
Boy, stop playing, grab my ass (Why you actin' like you shy?) Hot!
Shut it, save it, keep it pushin', why you beating 'round the bush?
Knowin' you want all this woman (Never knock it 'til you try)
Yah, yah, all of them bitches hating I have you with me, all of my n*ggas sayin' you mad committed
Realer than anybody you had, and pretty, all of the body-ody, the ass and titties
[Chorus: Doja Cat]
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it? Say so
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so?
Didn't even notice, no punches left to roll with
You got to keep me focused, you want it? Say so
[Outro: Doja Cat]
Mmhmmm, mmhm-mmhm
Ha-ah, ha-ah, ahah-ahah, ahaa-ah
Mmhmmm, mmhm-mmhm
Ha-ah, ha-ah, ahah-ahah, ahaa-ah
Videos[]
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Tracks | Cyber Sex • Won't Bite • Rules • Bottom Bitch • Say So • Like That • Talk Dirty • Addiction • Streets • Shine • Better Than Me • Juicy |
Japanese tracks |
Say So (Jax Jones Midnight Snack Remix) • MOOO! • Candy • Go To Town • Tia Tamera |
Scrapped tracks |
Love Me |
Artists | Doja Cat • Smino • Gucci Mane • Tyga • Jax Jones • Rico Nasty |
Tour | Hot Pink Tour |