“Whatcha Say” is an apology song about a man who cheated on his girl and now feels sorry after being caught.
In an interview with Digital Spy, Jason mentioned that the song was based on his brother – “Basically my brother called me one day and said, ‘I cheated on my girl, but I love her so much and...
[Intro: Imogen Heap, J.R. Rotem]
Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say? (J-J-J-J-J.R.)
[Chorus: Imogen Heap & Jason Derulo]
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well?
Well, of course, you did
Mm, whatcha say? (Jason Derulo)
Mm, that it's all for the best?
Of course, it is
[Verse 1: Jason Derulo]
I (I) was so wrong (Wrong) for so long (Long)
Only tryna please myself (Myself)
Girl, I (I) was caught up (Up) in her lust (Lust)
When I don't really want no one else, so no
I know I shoulda treated you better
But me and you were meant to last forever
[Pre-Chorus: Jason Derulo]
So let me in (Let me in)
Give me another chance (Another chance)
To really be your man (Oh)
'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 livin' so large
I'll do anything for you
So tell me, girl
[Chorus: Imogen Heap & Jason Derulo]
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well?
Well, of course, you did
Mm, whatcha say? (Oh, whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Mm, that it's all for the best?
Of course, it is
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well?
Well, of course, you did
Mm, whatcha say? (Oh, whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say?
[Verse 2: Jason Derulo]
How (How) could I live (Live) with myself (Self)
Knowin' that I let our love go? (Love go)
And ooh (Ooh), what I'd do (Do) with one chance (Chance)
I just gotta let you know
I know what I did wasn't clever
But me and you we're meant to be together
[Pre-Chorus: Jason Derulo]
So let me in (Let me in)
Give me another chance (Another chance)
To really be your man (Oh)
'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 livin' so large
I'll do anything for you
So tell me, girl
[Chorus: Imogen Heap & Jason Derulo]
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well?
Well, of course, you did
Mm, whatcha say? (Oh, whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Mm, that it's all for the best?
Of course, it is
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well?
Well, of course, you did
Mm, whatcha say? (Oh, whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say?
[Bridge: Jason Derulo & Imogen Heap]
Girl, tell me what you say, I (Say, I)
I don't want you to leave me, though you caught me cheatin'
Tell me, tell me what you say, I (Say, I)
I really need you in my life 'cause things ain't right, girl
Tell me, tell me what you say, I (Say, I)
I don't want you to leave me, though you caught me cheatin'
Tell me, tell me what you say, I (Say, I)
I really need you in my life 'cause things ain't right (Oh-oh-ohh)
[Pre-Chorus: Jason Derulo & Imogen Heap]
'Cause when the roof caved in and the truth came out
I just didn't know what to do (I just didn't know what to do, mm)
But when I become a star, we'll be livin' so large
I'll do anything for you
So, baby, what you say?
[Chorus: Imogen Heap & Jason Derulo]
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well?
Well, of course, you did (Well, of course, I did, baby)
Mm, whatcha say? (Oh, whatcha say? Whatcha say? Ohh)
Mm, that it's all for the best?
Of course, it is (Oh well, of course, it is)
Mm, whatcha say?
Oh, that you only meant well? (What did you say)
Well, of course, you did (Woah, oh, oh)
Mm, whatcha say? (Oh, whatcha say? Whatcha say?)
Wha-wha-wha-wha-what did she say?
[Outro]
(Beluga Heights)
Whatcha Say was written by J-Lex & Achraf Baachaoui & Sean Kingston & Leff Row & Imogen Heap & J.R. Rotem & Jason Derulo.
Whatcha Say was produced by Alexander Palmer & J.R. Rotem.
Jason Derulo released Whatcha Say on Wed Aug 05 2009.
Derulo told Digital Spy how this song came about:
Basically my brother called me one day and said, ‘I cheated on my girl, but I love her so much and I hope she’ll give me one more shot’. I found his story really compelling, so I just went into the studio and tried it out.