<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Problems playing this file? See media help . </Td> </Tr> <P> "Say Something" was written by Ian Axel, Chad King, and Mike Campbell while production was handled by Dan Romer . Sonically, the song piano ballad is underlined by a piano and string arrangement, which was performed by Los Angeles string players Mark Robertson, Andrew Duckles, and Vanessa Freebairn - Smith . The lyrics evoke the emotion felt when choosing to leave a failed relationship even though love still remains, imploring the lover to make a statement that could potentially convince the singer to salvage the relationship instead . </P> <P> For Bill Lamb of About.com, the chorus "Say something, I'm giving up on you", "is brilliant ." Lamb also explained the song, writing that, "instead of being filled with anger and desperation, it is a song expressing a powerful combination of humility, sadness and regret ." The song was written at a time when both members were experiencing individual heartbreak . "Writing the song was part of the healing process," says Axel . "Whenever we perform it, it's like revisiting the scar . It's always a part of me, and I can always go there and feel it ." Lewis Corner of Digital Spy noted that with its "stripped - down melody and emotive lyrics", the song becomes the antithesis of the club - thumping blow - outs radio currently prefers ." </P> <P> "Say Something" received universal acclaim from music critics, with significant acclaim going towards the emotional tone . Rick Florino of Artist Direct gave the song 5 out of 5 stars, calling it "Oscar - worthy", with "a cinematic heft to the track that makes it utterly vivid and vibrant ." Florino also praised Aguilera's performance, calling it "one of her best ever, fortifying the hook and harmony masterfully ." Lewis Corner of Digital Spy praised Aguilera for "reminding us why she always sounds infinitely better when heading up a ballad", calling it "a beautifully simplistic ode to heartache that evidently connects ." </P>

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