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That's Not My Name Lyrics
Four letter word just to get me along
It’s a difficulty and I’m biting on my tongue and I
I keep stalling, keeping me together
People around gotta find something to say now
Holding back, everyday the same
Don’t wanna be a loner
Listen to me, oh no
I never say anything at all
But with nothing to consider they forget my name
ame .. ame .. ame
They call me hell
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
They call me quiet girl
But I’m a riot
Mary, Jo, Lisa
Always the same
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
I miss the catch if they through me the ball
I’m the last kid standing up against the wall
Keep up, falling, these heels they keep me boring
Getting glammed up and sitting on the fence now
So alone all the time at night
Lock myself away
Listen to me, I’m not
Although I’m dressed up, out and all with
Everything considered they forget my name
ame .. ame .. ame
They call me hell
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
They call me quiet girl
But i’m a riot
Mary, Jo, Lisa
Always the same
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
Are you calling me darling?
Are you calling me bird?
Are you calling me darling?
Are you calling me bird?
It’s a difficulty and I’m biting on my tongue and I
I keep stalling, keeping me together
People around gotta find something to say now
Don’t wanna be a loner
Listen to me, oh no
I never say anything at all
But with nothing to consider they forget my name
ame .. ame .. ame
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
But I’m a riot
Mary, Jo, Lisa
Always the same
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
I’m the last kid standing up against the wall
Keep up, falling, these heels they keep me boring
Getting glammed up and sitting on the fence now
Lock myself away
Listen to me, I’m not
Although I’m dressed up, out and all with
Everything considered they forget my name
ame .. ame .. ame
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
But i’m a riot
Mary, Jo, Lisa
Always the same
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
Are you calling me bird?
Are you calling me darling?
Are you calling me bird?
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I thought it was about a girl who sleeps around and in the morning when theres "nothing to consider" they forget her name. The suggestion that she sleeps aroud lies in the lyrics "don't want to be a loner" and "four letter word (her name) just to get me along". She also sings that people think she's quiet but she actually goes around sleeping with people and is therefore a 'riot'. The kyrics "these heels they keep me boring Getting glammed up and sitting on the fence now" suggest that its not enough to just go out coz she feels the same as everyone else, so she'll sleep with someone to feel different... until the morning when they forget her name. She does this to prevent here from being "So alone all the time at night". It can't be about school since "bird" and "darling" are predominantly used by guys to girls if they don;t know their name and the lyrics"Are you calling me darling? Are you calling me bird?" suggest this is what she is often called
Distro, I appreciate you don't agree with my interpretation but you have failed to say what you DO agree with and what your interpretation is. How am I supposed to re-evaluate what I interpret the song to be about if you don't tell my why my is sad and ridiculous and why your interpretation would be more appropriate
Jenezzy, you rock. Your interpretation was well thought out and logical, yet from the heart. It makes no difference whether one agrees with you or not...you put your best spin on it with knowledge and understanding of how people tick, etc...But your response to Distro dated 6-15-08 was one of the most "true" statements I have ever heard or read. I don't mean "truth", I mean "true". You responded without being defensive or turning a negative directed at you back as a negative. You kept to the focus we are all on as to the meaning of this song and...
Jenezzy, you rock. Your interpretation was well thought out and logical, yet from the heart. It makes no difference whether one agrees with you or not...you put your best spin on it with knowledge and understanding of how people tick, etc...But your response to Distro dated 6-15-08 was one of the most "true" statements I have ever heard or read. I don't mean "truth", I mean "true". You responded without being defensive or turning a negative directed at you back as a negative. You kept to the focus we are all on as to the meaning of this song and personal growth and understanding of others...it's easy to judge, NOT easy to lead or be original in thought.An awesome response that should be a lesson to all of us...it was to me.
@Jenezzy haters gotta hate bud. Ignore him / her. The song to me brings back memories of a bender in Hong Kong I had in the early 2000s.
@Jenezzy haters gotta hate bud. Ignore him / her. The song to me brings back memories of a bender in Hong Kong I had in the early 2000s.
"Maybe joleisa" I believe it is "Mary-Joe, Lisa" I could be wrong, but I doubt it. ^.^
You are correct. If you watch the second video made for the song (the one filmed outside at night with blacklights), the background dancers are holding up signs of all the names. Mary, Jo, and Lisa are among them.
You are correct. If you watch the second video made for the song (the one filmed outside at night with blacklights), the background dancers are holding up signs of all the names. Mary, Jo, and Lisa are among them.
The Guardian says that this song is a "tale of music industry indifference to White's previous outfit, pop trio Dear Eskiimo."
So basically the song has exactly the same meaning as Mika's "Grace Kelly."
The TIng Tings are so shit you just want to yell at the radio.
Part of this song is about when Katie White (frontwoman) went to school with a girl called Stacy Pike (name checked in the chorus) , everyone kept calling her Stacy pike and she was like 'thats not my name, im not that forgettable am i'? Also its about how they were feeling frustrated with the record company they were with at the time.
Clearly she's annoyed that no-one can remember her name. Thats my interpretation :-)
what is the guy saying in the background? i could only figure out a few words. haha.
This song was in my head now it's in my mind call it reach it get some words and get some timing And though I realize I cannot emphasize I'll stick around but just don't promise nothing binding. And baby can't you see that you're so desperately a standing joker like a vocal one-liner Instead of sing-a-long this song is monotone I've gotta get some soul I gotta get some feeling.
This song was in my head now it's in my mind call it reach it get some words and get some timing And though I realize I cannot emphasize I'll stick around but just don't promise nothing binding. And baby can't you see that you're so desperately a standing joker like a vocal one-liner Instead of sing-a-long this song is monotone I've gotta get some soul I gotta get some feeling.
I also agree with Jenezzy. What she says is exactly what it means, and I just wrote some lyrics for a similar song inspired by this one. And, Distro if u gonna get disrespectful at least have something to back it up. And also I like the way you responded to what Distro wrote. High 5 Jenezzy :)p
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Great song! I tried to figure out what Jules was saying:
.. it's in my head, now it's in my mind Call it, reach it, get some words and get some timin' Though I realize, I cannot emphasize Sittin' round with just a promise, nothing binding Whatever, can't you see that it's so desperately Standing joker like a .. Instead I sit alone, the sound is monotone I gotta get some soul, I gotta get some feelin'
This song was in my head now it's in my mind call it reach it get some words and get some timing And though I realize I cannot emphasize I'll stick around but just don't promise nothing binding. And baby can't you see that you're so desperately a standing joker like a vocal one-liner Instead of sing-a-long this song is monotone I've gotta get some soul I gotta get some feeling.
This song was in my head now it's in my mind call it reach it get some words and get some timing And though I realize I cannot emphasize I'll stick around but just don't promise nothing binding. And baby can't you see that you're so desperately a standing joker like a vocal one-liner Instead of sing-a-long this song is monotone I've gotta get some soul I gotta get some feeling.
I concur with Jenezzy. Although at first it may seem a bit out-of-the-ordinary and quite the far reach, it makes perfect sense after a lot of evaluation. The deciding factors for me are the lines "Are you calling me darling?" and "Are you calling me bird?"
Because a record company wouldn't call her that, nor would class mates or other random people that she possible could be singing about.