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Edit Lyrics Wha-wha-what did she sayMmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course you didMmm, whatcha say (Jason DeRulo)Mmm, that it's all for the best?Of course it isI was so wrong for so longOnly tryin' to please myself (myself)Girl, I was caught up in her lustWhen I don't really want no one elseSo, no, I know I should have treated you betterBut me and you were meant to last foreverSo let me in (let me in) Give me another chance (another chance)To really be your man'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came outI just didn't know what to doBut when I become a star, we'll be living so largeI'll do anything for youSo tell me, girlMmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course you didMmm, whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say)Mmm, that it's all for the best?Of course it isMmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course you didMmm, whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say?How could I live with myselfKnowing that I let our love go (love go)And ooh, when I do with one chanceI just gotta let you knowI know what I did wasn't cleverBut me and you were meant to be togetherSo let me in (let me in) Give me another chance (another chance)To really be your man'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came outI just didn't know what to doBut when I become a star, we'll be living so largeI'll do anything for youSo tell me, girlMmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course you didMmm, whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say)Mmm, that it's all for the best?Of course it isMmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course you didMmm, whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say?Girl, tell me whatcha said (said)I don't want you to leave meThough you caught me cheatin'Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)I really need you in my life'Cause things ain't right, girlTell me, tell me whatcha said (said)I don't want you to leave meThough you caught me cheatin'Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)I really need you in my life'Cause things ain't right'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came outI just didn't know what to doBut when I become a star. we'll be living so largeI'll do anything for youSo baby, whatcha say?Mmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course I didMmm, whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say)Mmm, that it's all for the best?Of course it isMmm, whatcha sayMmm, that you only meant well?Well, of course you didMmm, whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say? New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Submitted by bleedorbreathe On Aug 26, 2009 More Jason Derulo Ridin' Solo In My Head Savage Love It Girl What If Wha-wha-what did she say Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say (Jason DeRulo) Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is I was so wrong for so long Only tryin' to please myself (myself) Girl, I was caught up in her lust When I don't really want no one else So, no, I know I should have treated you better But me and you were meant to last forever So let me in (let me in) Give me another chance (another chance) To really be your man 'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out I just didn't know what to do But when I become a star, we'll be living so large I'll do anything for you So tell me, girl Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say) Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say) Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say? How could I live with myself Knowing that I let our love go (love go) And ooh, when I do with one chance I just gotta let you know I know what I did wasn't clever But me and you were meant to be together So let me in (let me in) Give me another chance (another chance) To really be your man 'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out I just didn't know what to do But when I become a star, we'll be living so large I'll do anything for you So tell me, girl Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say) Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say) Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say? Girl, tell me whatcha said (said) I don't want you to leave me Though you caught me cheatin' Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) I really need you in my life 'Cause things ain't right, girl Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) I don't want you to leave me Though you caught me cheatin' Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) I really need you in my life 'Cause things ain't right 'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out I just didn't know what to do But when I become a star. we'll be living so large I'll do anything for you So baby, whatcha say? Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course I did Mmm, whatcha say (whatcha say, whatcha say) Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say) Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say? 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kinda desecrates imogen heap, but catchy nonetheless.

kinda desecrates imogen heap, but catchy nonetheless. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +6 Users: Reply · 0 Share by mmm1212 17y ago

"Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is"

When I hear that all I can think of is that it's sarcasm. That she really doesn't believe that he meant well when he cheated on her. Just my thought.

Love that clip of Hide and Seek anyways. Totally makes the song.

"Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, whatcha say Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is" When I hear that all I can think of is that it's sarcasm. That she really doesn't believe that he meant well when he cheated on her. Just my thought. Love that clip of Hide and Seek anyways. Totally makes the song. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +6 Users: Reply · 1 Share by Freyja 16y ago

I agree so much. It's not about a couple making up after he cheated on her, he's trying to make things right with stupid excuses but she's not buying into it.

I agree so much. It's not about a couple making up after he cheated on her, he's trying to make things right with stupid excuses but she's not buying into it.

I agree so much. It's not about a couple making up after he cheated on her, he's trying to make things right with stupid excuses but she's not buying into it. Reason: Edit Cancel by RedefineBeauty 17y ago

I just wish that on iTunes it would say "ft. Imogen Heap". Which it doesn't. So all these ignorant people are like "OH MY GOSH HE'S SO GOOD." when it's like, no hunny, Imogen Heap is what makes this song.

I just wish that on iTunes it would say "ft. Imogen Heap". Which it doesn't. So all these ignorant people are like "OH MY GOSH HE'S SO GOOD." when it's like, no hunny, Imogen Heap is what makes this song. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +5 Users: Reply · 5 Share by bft792 17y ago

So, so true.

So, so true.

So, so true. Reason: Edit Cancel by burnyourdreamsx 17y ago

FINALLY someone who agrees with me! love love love Imogen. Jason Derulo, not so much. Get some originality.

FINALLY someone who agrees with me! love love love Imogen. Jason Derulo, not so much. Get some originality.

FINALLY someone who agrees with me! love love love Imogen. Jason Derulo, not so much. Get some originality. Reason: Edit Cancel by carlyyyyyy 16y ago

I definitely agree. It makes me so angry when people sing this song and I ask them about Hide and Seek and they've never heard it.

I definitely agree. It makes me so angry when people sing this song and I ask them about Hide and Seek and they've never heard it.

Another pet peeve of mine is when you hear a good song and then all of a sudden you hear someone start rapping in it.

Another pet peeve of mine is when you hear a good song and then all of a sudden you hear someone start rapping in it.

I definitely agree. It makes me so angry when people sing this song and I ask them about Hide and Seek and they've never heard it. Another pet peeve of mine is when you hear a good song and then all of a sudden you hear someone start rapping in it. Reason: Edit Cancel by SpunkySkunk 16y ago

Welcome to the world of "sampling" in mainstream/top 40 music, my friend. It's a world where talentless artists mooch off of talented ones, and take all the credit. Imogen Heap probably makes 0.5% of all the profits from "Whatcha Say", even though her part makes the entire song.

Welcome to the world of "sampling" in mainstream/top 40 music, my friend. It's a world where talentless artists mooch off of talented ones, and take all the credit. Imogen Heap probably makes 0.5% of all the profits from "Whatcha Say", even though her part makes the entire song.

Of course, people like you and me hate this; but Jason DeRulo and his record label don't care at all, since they're making bajillions off of Imogen Heap, and because we're a minority

Of course, people like you and me hate this; but Jason DeRulo and his record label don't care at all, since they're making bajillions off of Imogen Heap, and because we're a minority

Welcome to the world of "sampling" in mainstream/top 40 music, my friend. It's a world where talentless artists mooch off of talented ones, and take all the credit. Imogen Heap probably makes 0.5% of all the profits from "Whatcha Say", even though her part makes the entire song. Of course, people like you and me hate this; but Jason DeRulo and his record label don't care at all, since they're making bajillions off of Imogen Heap, and because we're a minority Reason: Edit Cancel by dinkot 16y ago

totally agree with what SpunkySkunk said.

totally agree with what SpunkySkunk said.

totally agree with what SpunkySkunk said. Reason: Edit Cancel Show More Replies by stikkinote 17y ago

This song is quite stupid, honestly. He's saying he cheated on her, but he'll be "living so large" that she should forgive him? So just because he's going to be famous, it's okay to cheat on her?

That is a stupid reason, honestly. Nothing makes cheating right.

This song is quite stupid, honestly. He's saying he cheated on her, but he'll be "living so large" that she should forgive him? So just because he's going to be famous, it's okay to cheat on her? That is a stupid reason, honestly. Nothing makes cheating right. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +4 Users: Reply · 1 Share by SpunkySkunk 16y ago

I tend to think that the lyrics in pop music these days is a bunch of uninspired, meaningless garbage sprinkled with a little sugar. This song is a prime example.

I tend to think that the lyrics in pop music these days is a bunch of uninspired, meaningless garbage sprinkled with a little sugar. This song is a prime example.

In the original song, the "Mhm, whatcha say?..." parts are actually spiteful ands sarcastic. Imogen speaks with contempt towards someone who hurt her when she speaks those lines. However, in this, apparently the speaker is trying to get a girl to come back to him. Completely opposite meanings...

In the original song, the "Mhm, whatcha say?..." parts are actually spiteful ands sarcastic. Imogen speaks with contempt towards someone who hurt her when she speaks those lines. However, in this, apparently the speaker is trying to get a girl to come back to him. Completely opposite meanings...

I tend to think that the lyrics in pop music these days is a bunch of uninspired, meaningless garbage sprinkled with a little sugar. This song is a prime example. In the original song, the "Mhm, whatcha say?..." parts are actually spiteful ands sarcastic. Imogen speaks with contempt towards someone who hurt her when she speaks those lines. However, in this, apparently the speaker is trying to get a girl to come back to him. Completely opposite meanings... Reason: Edit Cancel by MaDySeNx 16y ago

Totally ruined Imogen Heap's song. Took a completely beautiful song about the tragedy of the Holocaust and turned it into this rap, cheating bullshit. Unbelievable.

Totally ruined Imogen Heap's song. Took a completely beautiful song about the tragedy of the Holocaust and turned it into this rap, cheating bullshit. Unbelievable. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Highland 16y ago

Hilarious lyrics. So let me get this straight, you cheated on her and now you want her back because some day you will be a star? Lol. Insanely bad, and just another tune that adds to the deconstruction of Hip Hop, thank you Jason Derulo.

Hilarious lyrics. So let me get this straight, you cheated on her and now you want her back because some day you will be a star? Lol. Insanely bad, and just another tune that adds to the deconstruction of Hip Hop, thank you Jason Derulo. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by tinafratelli 16y ago

Are you serious! Well, I'm one to talk..let me re-explain this..

"So, no I know I should've treated you better But me and you were meant to last forever" -so according to jason he DID know that she deserves beter but BECAUSE we were suppose to last forever it's fine to cheat. seems sensible ya?

"So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance) To really be your man Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out I just didn't know what to do But when I become a star we'll be living so large I'll do anything for you (for you) So tell me girl"

• so its fine to cheat because he's gonna be a star and THEN he will do anything for her. (but not now)

watcha say watch say watcha say...ya i dont understand either..

"How, could I live with myself Knowing that I let our love go (love go) And ooh, when I do with one chance I just gotta let you know I know what I did wasn't clever But me and you were meant to be together" -And back to not being clever but we need to be together.

"Girl, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I don't want you to leave me Though you caught me cheatin' Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I really need you in my life Cause things ain't right, girl Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I don't want you to leave me Though you caught me cheatin' Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I really need you in my life Cause things ain't right" -I think things aren't right BECAUSE of what he did, and from that im just gonnna forgive him because i pity that things aren't as swell as they were because he was cheating on me.

in conclusion -highland- was 100% correct here

Are you serious! Well, I'm one to talk..let me re-explain this.. "So, no I know I should've treated you better But me and you were meant to last forever" -so according to jason he DID know that she deserves beter but BECAUSE we were suppose to last forever it's fine to cheat. seems sensible ya? "So let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance) To really be your man Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out I just didn't know what to do But when I become a star we'll be living so large I'll do anything for you (for you) So tell me girl" - so its fine to cheat because he's gonna be a star and THEN he will do anything for her. (but not now) watcha say watch say watcha say...ya i dont understand either.. "How, could I live with myself Knowing that I let our love go (love go) And ooh, when I do with one chance I just gotta let you know I know what I did wasn't clever But me and you were meant to be together" -And back to not being clever but we need to be together. "Girl, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I don't want you to leave me Though you caught me cheatin' Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I really need you in my life Cause things ain't right, girl Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I don't want you to leave me Though you caught me cheatin' Tell me, tell me whatcha said (said) (said) I really need you in my life Cause things ain't right" -I think things aren't right BECAUSE of what he did, and from that im just gonnna forgive him because i pity that things aren't as swell as they were because he was cheating on me. in conclusion -highland- was 100% correct here Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by OnlyOnceChance 16y ago

No girl should have to let a guy back in her life after he's cheated on her, especially 'when he only meant well'.

This song reminds me of me and my ex boyfriend (yet another story)

I'd been with my ex for over a year, and I ended up catching him cheating on me, like walking in on, and they'd been together for apparently nearly 2 weeks. This would have normally ended with me leaving him, being angry for ages, and not talking to him again but I was 4 months pregnant with his child when this happened.

For me, I felt like my heart had been broken, my baby's father had been seeing another girl. Like no girl deserves to feel like that.

Not only that, this girl was really shocked to see me, like she had no idea why me, a pregnant girl was getting angry at my ex, turns out he never told this girl he was in a relationship, and that his partner was also pregnant. She's not seeing him anymore either, I could even see by her face she was horrified at him.

His reason for cheating, he was thinking about himself, and what he wanted, I was pregnant and sex wasn't a priority to me.

He then tried to get back with me, saying it was for the best, he wouldn't do it again, I was the only one for him, he just needed it.

Needless to say I am no longer with him, I didn't deserve to go through what I did, and no one else does.

I'm now 8 months along, and am looking forward to seeing my baby daughter for the first time, she is the only thing I don't regret from that relationship.

Memory No girl should have to let a guy back in her life after he's cheated on her, especially 'when he only meant well'. This song reminds me of me and my ex boyfriend (yet another story) I'd been with my ex for over a year, and I ended up catching him cheating on me, like walking in on, and they'd been together for apparently nearly 2 weeks. This would have normally ended with me leaving him, being angry for ages, and not talking to him again but I was 4 months pregnant with his child when this happened. For me, I felt like my heart had been broken, my baby's father had been seeing another girl. Like no girl deserves to feel like that. Not only that, this girl was really shocked to see me, like she had no idea why me, a pregnant girl was getting angry at my ex, turns out he never told this girl he was in a relationship, and that his partner was also pregnant. She's not seeing him anymore either, I could even see by her face she was horrified at him. His reason for cheating, he was thinking about himself, and what he wanted, I was pregnant and sex wasn't a priority to me. He then tried to get back with me, saying it was for the best, he wouldn't do it again, I was the only one for him, he just needed it. Needless to say I am no longer with him, I didn't deserve to go through what I did, and no one else does. I'm now 8 months along, and am looking forward to seeing my baby daughter for the first time, she is the only thing I don't regret from that relationship. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 2 Share by L0v3 12y ago

Wow, I'm really impressed! Don't give up! Never!

Wow, I'm really impressed! Don't give up! Never!

Wow, I'm really impressed! Don't give up! Never! Reason: Edit Cancel by Counterclockwerk 8y ago

Bulshit you cheated to you sneaker creeper yeah I know exsacly who you are so why don't you come to my room ay we can talk face to face !!!!

Bulshit you cheated to you sneaker creeper yeah I know exsacly who you are so why don't you come to my room ay we can talk face to face !!!!

Bulshit you cheated to you sneaker creeper yeah I know exsacly who you are so why don't you come to my room ay we can talk face to face !!!! Reason: Edit Cancel by Highland 16y ago

Hilarious lyrics. So let me get this straight, you cheated on her and now you want her back because some day you will be a star? Lol. Insanely bad, and just another tune that adds to the deconstruction of Hip Hop, thank you Jason Derulo.

Hilarious lyrics. So let me get this straight, you cheated on her and now you want her back because some day you will be a star? Lol. Insanely bad, and just another tune that adds to the deconstruction of Hip Hop, thank you Jason Derulo. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 2 Share by kdub013 16y ago

i totally agree with you on this. the lyrics make no sense what so eveer

i totally agree with you on this. the lyrics make no sense what so eveer

i totally agree with you on this. the lyrics make no sense what so eveer Reason: Edit Cancel by cherrytree908 14y ago

if you don't like jason derulo, what the heck are you doing looking up his lyrics?

if you don't like jason derulo, what the heck are you doing looking up his lyrics?

if you don't like jason derulo, what the heck are you doing looking up his lyrics? Reason: Edit Cancel by JonnyPustrai 16y ago

It is one of the best songs i ever heard

It is one of the best songs i ever heard Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by altamber8 8y ago

@JonnyPustrai and you should thank Imogen Heap for that, not Jason Derulo.

@JonnyPustrai and you should thank Imogen Heap for that, not Jason Derulo.

@[JonnyPustrai:27306] and you should thank Imogen Heap for that, not Jason Derulo. Reason: Edit Cancel 123Next »

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