Powerless (Say What You Want)

Nelly Furtado · The Best of Nelly Furtado [2010]

Paint my face in your magazines

Make it look whiter than it seems

Paint me over with your dreams

Shove away my ethnicity

Burn every notion that I may have a flame inside to fight

And say just what is on my mind

Without offending your might



Chorus

Cuz this life is too short to live it just for you

But when you feel so powerless what are you gonna do?

So say what you want

Say what you want



I saw her face outside today

Weatherworn, looking all the rage

They took her passion and her gaze and made a poster

Now it's moccasins we sport

We take the culture and contort

Perhaps only to distort what we are hiding



Chorus

Cuz this life is too short to live it just for you

But when you feel so powerless what are you gonna do?

But say what you want

So say what you want

say sayeeeh



Hey you, the one outside, are you ever gonna get in, get in

Hey you, the one that don't fit in, how ya, how ya gonna get in

Hey you, the one outside, are you ever gonna get in with your

Broken teeth, broken jaw, broken mojo



Yeah, this life is too short to live it just for you

But when you feel so powerless, what are you gonna do?



x3

Cuz this life is too short to live it just for you

But when you feel so powerless, what are you gonna do?

So say what you want, say what you want, say what you want

x2

Cuz this life is too short to live it just for you (Say what you want)

Feel so powerless, what are you gonna do (Say what you want)

So say what you want, say what you want, say what you



Life is to short just for you

Feel powerless

Gonna do

Powerless (Say What You Want)

Nelly Furtado's "Powerless (Say What You Want)" serves as a dynamic track from her 2010 greatest hits compilation, showcasing her signature blend of pop sensibilities and electronic production. The song features her distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a mix of melodic singing and rhythmic spoken-word elements that define her artistic identity during this era. As part of her broader discography, the recording reflects her continued evolution as an artist who seamlessly integrates dance-pop rhythms with introspective lyrical themes. The track stands as a testament to her ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a mature sound that appeals to a wide audience, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in contemporary pop music.