He Was Really Sayin Somethin’ Lyrics
Bananarama
Lyrics
I was walkin' down the street
When this boy started following me
Though I ignored all the things he said
He moved me in every way
With his collar unbuttoned
By my side he was struttin'
He was really sayin' somethin'
Really sayin' somethin'
(Bop bop soo-be-do-wa)
(Bop bop soo-be-do-wa)
He flirted every step of the way
I could hear every word he'd say
My resistance was gettin' low
And my feelings started to show
My heart started pumpin', blood pressure jumpin'
He was really sayin' somethin',
Really sayin' somethin'
(Bop bop soo-be-do-wa)
(Bop bop soo-be-do-wa)
He walked me to my door
I agreed to see him once more
Late night it may not be
But he moved me tremendously
Though he was bold, my heart he stole
He was really sayin' somethin',
Really sayin' somethin'
(Bop bop soo-be-do-wa)
(Bop bop soo-be-do-wa)
(repeat & fade):
(He was really sayin' somethin')
Song & Lyrics Facts
Bananarama’s “He Was Really Sayin Somethin’” was released in 1983 as part of the group's debut album, Deep Sea Skiving. The song is a cover of an original by American vocal girl group The Velvelettes and is considered one of Bananarama's signature tracks.
It was written by Motown songwriters William "Mickey" Stevenson and Norman Whitfield, and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. The band members at that time were Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward. They formed their own record label and achieved success with their distinctive brand of pop music which blended elements of new wave, punk and soul. The lyrics to "He Was Really Sayin Somethin'" tell the story of a woman who has been hurt in love but still finds it hard to move on. The catchy chorus and infectious beat make this track an enduring classic of the 80s.