McEntire, Reba - What Do You Say Lyrics






Stuck at a red light outside an adult bookstore
His son said Daddy what are all those X's for
As the light turned green he changed the subject fast
Started talking about football as they drove right past

So what do you say in a moment like this
When you can't find the words to tell it like it is
Just bite your tongue and let your heart lead the way
Let's get out of here
Oh what do you say

Seventeen years old
She was out with her friends
They started drinking at some party
Till she was three sheets to the wind
Her momma always told her she could call no matter what
She was crying on the front steps
When her mom showed up

So what do you say in a moment like this
When you can't find the words to tell it like it is
Just bite your tongue and let your heart lead the way
Let's get out of here
Oh what do you say

Sometimes you gotta listen to the silence
And give yourself a little time to think

Her every breath is weaker than the last
And lately when she sleeps she talks about the past
Her husband knows she's tired of holding on
She looks at him and says I wanna go home

What do you say in a moment like this
When you can't find the words to tell it like it is
Just close your eyes and let your heart lead the way
Oh what do you say

Just close your eyes and let your heart lead the way
Oh what do you say
Ooo, what do you say





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  1. B.... E....

    I love this song

  2. J.... D....

    Beautiful song from beautiful souled woman. This is gods definition of good music.

  3. r.... ....

    On Feburary 21st 2008 my mom passed away from a heart attack at the age of 49, I was only 10 years at the time. I still remember it as if it happen yesterday, I miss her everyday. I turned 22, and now my dad passed on November 9th, 2019 from cancer, he was 72 years old, he passed away a few hours after my younger sister's 21st birthday, my dad's youngest child out of 13 kids. With my dad's health condition we knew that kemo and radiation was not an option(it would have killed him sooner), so we knew he wouldn't have much longer. We were told worse case scenario he had 6 months best case 2 years, we thought we would have more time but we got less then 3 month with him. My dad's wishes was that if he were to pass away he would rather do it at home, and that is exactly where he was. I know my mom and dad, after 11 years apart, are finally back together and my dad isn't in pain anymore. I love you and miss you both mom and dad. 💕 R.I.P. My Guardian Angels

  4. G.... W....

    Great song with a great meaning.

  5. J.... E....

    Good song girl

  6. e.... ....

    This is such a powerful song. My dad passed away more than a few years ago from cancer. He has gotten it from asbestos poisoning and at the end, I was helping him a lot to get around the house. It really hurt so much seeing him so weak. But, I did with no complaints. All my life, my dad was always threatening to kick me out of the house but I always stuck around to look after my mom. It wasn't until the last year of his life that he told me how grateful he was that I stayed around and kept an eye on my mom and that he never realized it before. My dad passed away about eight years ago.

    Three years ago, my mom had finally passed away, from a leaky heart valve. It's a touchy subject with me but I think my mom was just tired because my parents grew up in the same neighborhood and they were born almost two months apart. I was always there for my mom. I was the oldest and always told my dad he would never have to worry about my mom.

    We had a small daschund that my sister had brought home and we had her for 15 years. She was always overprotective of my mom and protected her. She was the same way with me, especially after my mom had passed away. But, sadly, she also passed away a few months ago. It still hurts because she would never leave my side. If it hadn't been for Madison, I don't know what I would have done. She helped me deal with my depression over my mom's death and I'm still depressed a lot over the loss of my mom and Madison. She was always my mom's baby and she was special to our family.

    I'm just thankful that we such talented artists like Reba who create so[ngs that help us remember that we're not alone in the world.

  7. b.... h....

    very sad but I loved it

  8. J.... K....

    This video came out over 20 years ago and to this day, this video still kills me. Reba always made amazing songs and had amazing videos to go with them.

  9. A.... M....

    I just lost my grandma to cancer day after Christmas and buried her New Year's Day let's pray for a cure for all kinds of cancer 🙏 my prayers are with everyone who's suffering, fighting, and losing this battle

  10. S.... C....

    This song say EverythinG

  11. i.... k....

    Great song ever

  12. R.... G....

    Can any one give me the name of the actor who plays the dad/husband in this video. I know I have seen him in stuff before. Just can't remember what.

  13. S.... D....

    Makes me smile

  14. b.... j....

    This video along with reba singing really hit me cannot watch this with no tears in my eyes

  15. J.... W....

    The most beautiful and timeless country singer ever! Love Reba!

  16. K.... T....

    Saw this video as a kid, never forgot how precious life is. Amazing piece of work...

  17. C.... S....

    Love all her song

  18. G.... M....

    who is this woman? she's crazy beautiful and talented....hadn't ever heard of her before. Just wow great music.

    G.... M....

    The singer or actor??

    G.... M....

    @John Scott the singer....she's gorgeous.

    G.... M....

    @Gamuchirai Manunure it's Reba McEntire. She's been a huge country artist for about 30 years. I grew up listening to her. She my mom's favorite singer. She has some great songs. You should listen to more of her stuff if you haven't already. Btw shes the woman sitting on the couch with the kids when the dad and his kids leave the hospital at the end. Just in case ya didn't know

  19. H.... F....

    Rebeca Is an amazing singer😮🤗🤭😲🙀😸👍🏻

  20. D.... L....

    What do I think I think I've made mistakes and if voicing an opinion would make a difference I would have

  21. A.... C....

    This song reminds me of my mom who passed in August due to blood cancer and my grandmother who passed in December in the same year due to breast cancer. I miss them both so much already. But glad they aren’t in any more pain and are reunited again. This song makes me think of both of them and makes me cry pretty much every time. I’m only 11 and these things are already happening and tbh idk what to rlly do anymore but this song helps me a lot.

  22. T.... H....

    Really good song

  23. K.... B....

    This song is the reason I told each of my kids they could always call, no matter what or why.

  24. D.... B....

    Love this video,but I made me cry,because it made me think of my mother who's been dead,over 30 something yrs

    D.... B....

    I'm sorry to hear that. I know I'm sorry doesn't cut it but it's still good to hear/read

  25. R.... V....

    5 years ago today ;) i miss u mama love u always

  26. f.... ....

    The actor reminds me of a younger Keith Urban.

  27. H.... G....

    XXX means extreme extreme extreme

  28. u.... ....

    God damn, watching this video is like reliving the past year of my life. My wife was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in January and passed away in early October at age 42. Seeing her fade away and watching our 3 young boys suffer the pain of watching their mother die was almost unbearable. My kids will never understand how much strength they have given me just to even get out of bed in the morning and to carry on for them.

    u.... ....

    Holy F. So sorry for your loss. Its so unfair and I wish I had words of comfort that would be helpful.

    u.... ....

    All of my love goes out to you and your boys ❤️ you guys stay strong. She will always be right by your side.

  29. A.... P....

    This was. About out the time my mom was passing. It really is a great song and video. Lots of love.

  30. B.... K....

    What gets me mad Jennifer koch you carrying the heavy load by your shelf i reather be working for my moneyand helping you even thorough i would get a kick in the ass for it.

  31. J.... H....

    My mom died Cancer 6 mouth ago on may 21 this year ever time I heard this song reminds me of her 😢💔💔💔😢😢😢

  32. B.... D....

    Lol this story went tragic real quick. Not a morning song. Thanks Reba!

  33. J.... B....

    I love this song

  34. A.... E....

    Love this song makes me think of my boyfriend he has colon cancer and going for chemotherapy

  35. B.... F....

    if you dont cry to this you dont have any feelings

  36. J.... L....

    When she's dying you tell her I love you.

  37. D.... A....

    I love it!

  38. G.... L....

    Reba is such angle

  39. A.... S....

    God the way his wife held him, and kissed him when he walked thru the door...........its all I ever wanted....

  40. C.... R....

    Did anyone realize that the (daughter) is one of the aunts off of Sabrina The teenage witch?

  41. R.... S....

    Okay, I seriously wasn't ready for 1:58.

    Now my eyes are misty.

  42. K.... H....

    I live on for my Grannie.

  43. M.... C....

    I sang this song at my dad's funeral. I had no words for when he died and when people ask me what do I say ?! I said nothing , there is nothing to say. There are never any words to describe what you're feeling when you lose your father. Rest easy daddy and thank you for this song Reba ! Your are a queen 💕

  44. W.... W....

    How does Reba not have a trillion subscribers 🤷🏻‍♀️😭❤️

  45. J.... C....

    never ever will this get old, always brings a smile to my face.

  46. J.... ....

    Ok Reba, you can't make videos as sad as this one any more, or put a warning that extreme tears may ensue

  47. r.... ....

    💚💚💚💚💚

  48. C.... S....

    I was diagnosed with cancer in 1994; diabetes blackouts blood clots I have fallen several times. I retired USN after 20 years Active Duty. I have not seen my sons since August 6 1999. I retired in 2007.

  49. N.... L....

    Love This song

  50. S.... P....

    Love this song

  51. L.... R....

    this is for sure a teary song.........but somehow makes us also proud about how each one of us stood beside a dying parent, one time of another, and always of big favorite of mine for sure......I've loved Reba long before internet..lol....She is the Queen of Country for sure. Again thanks Reba!!!

  52. J.... M....

    what do all the XXX's mean? please tell me im only 13 idk

  53. P.... R....

    Damn that's beautiful.

  54. B.... P....

    Awwww Reba I just love all of ypur songs your so beautiful and one day hope to meet you love ya girl xoxo

  55. Q.... j....

    Wish I could talk to my mom again but she's been gone many years but I still miss her and still cry this song really got my eyes watering 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. Like a cry baby now. First time I heard this song that I remember. I lost my mom to cancer. That they can't get a cure for they have it but it's a money making business for then now and they don't want to stop that cash cow they have.

  56. A.... E....

    Reba is the best☺ i happen to grow up with respect dignity and honestly

  57. A.... D....

    What is the name of the actress who is playing the mom in the song?

  58. T.... S....

    CRIED LIKE A BABY...HEART LEAD THE WAY

  59. B.... C....

    god damn i miss my mom so much.

  60. C.... D....

    😍love the song allot 🎶✌🏾✌🏼👍👌🌞👍

  61. B.... G....

    What is the name of the actor playing the husband in this video?

  62. D.... K....

    No matter how many times i watch this it makes me cry

  63. B.... J....

    I’m singing 🎤 this everyday and morning and the shower 🧼

  64. H.... i....

    Tell your mothers that you love them.🥺❤️

  65. A.... l....

    What a sad sad sad song

  66. J.... K....

    When my kids were in their teens, I would go and get them. No discussion. Only needed to come home. Still there if they need me, even though they are out on their own now.

  67. O.... S....

    i’m sobbing, it was not a good idea to watch this in a crowded library

  68. J.... W....

    We've all been there. How did you or your parents deal with it

  69. C.... T....

    same to

  70. b.... a....

    What an AMAZING Song!!!.............. Truly I'm lost for words..... Just touches the Heart...... Thank you Reba McEntire...........

  71. r.... D....

    RIP Papa. My Family & I Love You & Miss You Everyday. I Wish I Had The Delorean Time Machine To Go Back In Time & Make Up The Lost Time I Had With You. I Wish You Were Still Around For A While Longer, But God Called You Home. You Would Be Proud Of Me For Making One Step Forward In My Life. I Will Be Thinking Of You When I Travel To Pennsylvania For Thanksgiving, I Know You Will Be With Me & My Team As We Get Ready For The Drag Race Thanksgiving Week. I Bet You Will Be Smiling Down On This Week's Drag Race Coming Up Wednesday.
    You Were My Inspiration To Start rb26 Motorsports, Both Everest, The Kids & I Miss You Everyday. Your Great Grandkids Are Growing Up, Your Oldest Great Grandson Won His First Championship Last Year. RIP Alfred Gene Snyder II
    03.25.1948-03.16.2018

  72. C.... J....

    I love Reba! But god I'm crying. My mom was beaten by her bf so badly that she was flown to the hospital for brain surgery & 3 months later died as a result of her injuries. I was only 20 years old then & I think I lost my mind for a while because I can't remember a lot that occurred during that time period. If you have ANY FAMILY,..hold onto those you love when nobody knows when you're time is OVER.

    C.... J....

    Florida Georgia line holy

  73. J.... H....

    I just lose my mom Cancer so I know the feeling 😢😥😭😭

  74. I.... S....

    Very moving

  75. H.... F....

    Sure brings such a lot of memories. I Love this beautiful song. One of my favorites. Good times. 😍👍😄

  76. T.... W....

    I love this song

  77. g.... j....

    THE CANCER MAY HAVE TAKEN OVER HER BODY MAY SHE FLY WITH ANGLES BLESSED BY GOD DOWN ON EARTH SHE WATCHES OVER HER LEGACY 2 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND A HUSBAND WHO REFUSED TO LEAVE SIDE

  78. L.... R....

    such a beautiful song for many different reasons!! she is the Queen of Country!!!

  79. B.... D....

    I want to go home at least home won’t ever kick me out if it

  80. t.... b....

    Who is the man who plays the husband??? I know that I know him.

  81. V.... E....

    what is the movie?

    V.... E....

    No movie, just a very good video😞💕

  82. M.... ....

    Still makes me cry when I watch this.

  83. C.... M....

    My family played this song at my moms funeral it still gets me everytime I hear it and it's been almost 20 years crazy time flys

  84. M.... H....

    This was my favorite artist besides Shania Twain in high school

    M.... H....

    Two good ones

  85. B.... B....

    Let me leave now as your friend instead of later as your enemy. 💖🌻

  86. K.... M....

    No matter how much pain you feel because of love for another. On there death bed what do you say to tell them there heart led the way what do you say!!!

  87. W.... M....

    I love Reba so much... Such a powerful Artist. Just love her to pieces.

  88. A.... M....

    2019 anyone?

    A.... M....

    Yeah. 5 years ago, that could have been my wife lying in that hospital bed. RIP, honey; we'll see you on the other side. Beautiful song from a woman who knows tragedy all too well.

    A.... M....

    Oh yeah!

    A.... M....

    My daughter just sent me this about her teenage years. Tears. I had never heard it before

  89. m.... t....

    MUSIC VIDEO BY REBA MC ENTIRE PERFOMING WHAT YOU SAY 1999 MCA NASHIVLLE<
    MEAGAN

  90. R.... M....

    what a beautiful song

  91. D.... L....

    Just say, "I'll be here for you."

  92. E.... H....

    I have seen Reba in concert twice. She does such an amazing job. I have had a crush on her since I was a little kid. Thanks Reba for making music I can relate to

  93. L.... D....

    I got a tatoo for you, Joseph Blair Wooten. You are unforgettable.

  94. L.... D....

    You can't shut the person that loves you for the rest of your life, Joseph Blair Wooten.

  95. M.... a....

    😥😭