She'd Say

Album: Naïve (2019)
Play Video
  • You never got to meet your grandma did ya?
    Every night, I got you kissing on her picture
    Cuts me up that you will never listen
    To the sweet, sweet sound of her voice
    I could tell you she was quite the mixture
    Of a mama and a shaman and a fiery pistol
    Truth is, she's right there in you
    She's a part of you, you don't have a choice

    My dear, you will feel her
    In your mind, you will hear her
    And if she could use words, use words

    She'd say "You're beautiful, but don't you overplay that card"
    She'd say "You're spiritual, so don't ever forget that part"
    She'd say "You are so much stronger than you even think you are
    Let your heart, let your heart lead the way"
    That's what she'd say

    Ooh woo, ooh woo, ooh woo
    That's what she'd say
    Ooh woo, ooh woo, ooh woo hoo hoo

    She said, "Take care of your sisters, I mean their whole world
    Spend your days tryna lift them other girls
    You came with love, a purpose, and your mother's curls
    I'll be with you every step of the way, ay
    Don't live your life tryna blend in, stick out
    Trust your gut and don't you get into those doubts
    Remember God is like the sun, he always comes out
    Just when you think the dark's here to stay"

    My dear, you will feel her
    In your mind, you will hear her
    And if she could use words, use words

    She'd say "You're beautiful, but don't you overplay that card"
    She'd say "You're spiritual, so don't ever forget that part"
    She'd say "You are so much stronger than you even think you are
    Let your heart, let your heart lead the way"
    That's what she'd say

    Ooh woo, ooh woo, ooh woo
    That's what she'd say
    Ooh woo, ooh woo, ooh woo hoo hoo

    She'd say, "Listen to your daddy
    In his voice, you will hear me
    I know he will sing my song to you
    And know that I'm happy
    And you'll always have me
    I'm watching everything you do"

    She'd say "You're beautiful, but don't you overplay that card"
    She'd say "You're spiritual, so don't ever forget that part"
    She'd say "You are so much stronger than you even think you are
    Let your heart, let your heart lead the way"
    That's what she'd say

    Ooh woo, ooh woo, ooh woo
    That's what she'd say
    Ooh woo, ooh woo, ooh woo hoo hoo

    Grandma Kathy
    Grandma Kathy? Yeah Writer/s: Andrew Charles Grammer, Emily Haber, Jason Yik Nam Wu
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Moriah Murugan from Kwa-zulu Natal, South AfricaWhat an amazing song. Makes me think of what my dad will say to my kids if he was here today. I love it alot.
  • Gary Thomas from Virginia, UsaThank You for She'd Say. What a beautiful Song. My adult kids with small kids Love it!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

They Might Be Giants

They Might Be GiantsSongwriter Interviews

Who writes a song about a name they found in a phone book? That's just one of the everyday things these guys find to sing about. Anything in their field of vision or general scope of knowledge is fair game. If you cross paths with them, so are you.

Kim Thayil of Soundgarden

Kim Thayil of SoundgardenSongwriter Interviews

Their frontman (Chris Cornell) started out as their drummer, so Soundgarden takes a linear approach when it comes to songwriting. Kim explains how they do it.

Women Who Rock

Women Who RockSong Writing

Evelyn McDonnell, editor of the book Women Who Rock, on why the Supremes are just as important as Bob Dylan.

Laura Nyro

Laura NyroSongwriting Legends

Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art.

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersSongwriter Interviews

Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," Kiss

Director Paul Rachman on "Hunger Strike," "Man in the Box," KissSong Writing

After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box."