"Say No" by Eric Bellinger is a song about the struggles of staying faithful in a relationship. The lyrics portray the narrator's temptation and constant battle with his desires despite his love for his partner. The song tells the story of someone who is often approached by other women and finds it difficult to resist their advances. In the first verse, the narrator expresses his curiosity about a new person in town and suggests a physical encounter with them. He acknowledges that the person may have a partner but implies that it won't stop him from pursuing them. The hook emphasizes the narrator's attempts to resist these temptations and his frustration with constantly being propositioned by other women. He wishes he had never met the person who keeps tempting him away from his commitment. In the second verse, another character called Problem enters the narrative and discusses how women are attracted to him due to his money. He enjoys the attention and engages in casual encounters without much thought or emotion. In the third verse, the narrator confesses his struggle to stay faithful and how he often yields to temptation when he is on the road. He receives calls from other women and admits that it's challenging to resist their advances. The song's overall meaning is about the difficulties of staying loyal in a relationship when faced with constant temptation. The narrator struggles with his desires and the attention he receives from others, but ultimately expresses a desire to be faithful to his partner.
