Call Me By a Different Name
Exploring Identity Shifts and Self-Blame in "Call Me By a Different Name
Lyrics
I'm used to holding your hand, but there's things I lack
I'm accustomed to holding your hand, but there are aspects I lack.
I'm used to ending up drunk on the floor with a knife in my back
I'm used to getting so intoxicated that I end up on the floor with a metaphorical knife in my back.
Oh, let me be
Expressing a desire to be left alone.
Gonna fuck around and find a different me
Playfully suggesting a willingness to change or transform into a different person.
No surprise, anytime
No matter when, it's not surprising.
No surprise, my demise
Reiterating that the speaker's downfall or failure is expected and not surprising.
Call me by a different name
Suggesting a desire to be referred to by a different name, possibly indicating a desire for a fresh start.
Make sure I'm the one to blame
Accepting responsibility and being willing to be blamed for situations.
We'll forget this yesterday
We will move on from the troubles of yesterday.
Oh
Expressing a general exclamation.
My baby
Referring to a significant other or someone special.
You
Addressing the person the lyrics are directed to.
Tired of tying shoes
Feeling tired of dealing with routine or mundane tasks.
Gonna slip on something new
Planning to embrace something new or different.
Step outside myself
Stepping outside of one's own perspective to understand the other person's point of view.
Just to see your point of view
Exploring the viewpoint of the person being addressed.
Wanna be different
Expressing a desire to be unique or different.
Gotta be something
Feeling the need to become something significant.
Gonna make sure that I'm not nothing
Determined not to be insignificant or unnoticed.
Don't wanna be famous
Rejecting the desire for fame.
Gonna be lazy
Expressing a willingness to be lazy or unconventional.
Gotta make sure that I'm not crazy
Ensuring one's mental stability or sanity.
No surprise, anytime
Repetition of the theme that surprises are expected at any time.
No surprise, my demise
Reiterating the expectation of a downfall or failure.
Call me by a different name
Repeating the desire to be called by a different name.
Make sure I'm the one to blame
Embracing blame and responsibility for actions.
We'll forget this yesterday
Reaffirming the intent to move on from the past.
Oh
General exclamation, similar to line 10.
My baby
Referring again to the significant other or someone special.
You
Repeating the address to the person the lyrics are directed to.
Call me by a different name
Reiterating the desire to be called by a different name.
Make sure I'm the one to blame
Continuing to accept blame and responsibility.
We'll forget this yesterday
Repeating the intent to move on from the past.
Oh
General exclamation, similar to lines 10 and 28.
My baby
Referring once again to the significant other or someone special.
You
Repeating the address to the person the lyrics are directed to.
Ooh
Exclamation, possibly expressing frustration or surprise.
Was never good at staying away from things that blew up in my face
Acknowledging a difficulty in avoiding situations that lead to negative consequences.
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