 Yahoo ! Music writer Billy Johnson , Jr. found a " vibrant dance energy " in the song 's music and further hailed its message as " uplifting " . Similarly , Complex writer Zach Frydenlund echoed his statements , describing the song as " uplifting " . In a review for Fuse , Jeff Benjamin described " Say Yes " as a " gospel @-@ island hybrid " . He felt that it was interesting to hear Williams as the lead vocalist instead of Beyoncé , who had previously served as the lead vocalist of Destiny 's Child . <unk> finished his review , concluding , " It all sort of makes us want to twerk and throw our hands to heavens at the same time . " Brownie Marie of Christian Today praised Williams ' vocal performance during the song 's hook , along with the " well @-@ controlled riffs " . She also wrote that Beyoncé is " vocally subdued on the track , and truly lets Williams ' voice receive the attention " . <unk> Manders from Refinery29 felt that the song was Williams ' " turn to shine " . In a more mixed review , Vulture columnist Lindsey Weber wrote that the song is not " a total mess " and that listeners might sing the praises in the song along with it . At the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards , " Say Yes " is currently nominated in the category for Best Gospel / Inspirational Song . 
