Say My Name
Unveiling the Soul's Symphony: Say My Name by The Stone Foxes
Lyrics
I'm sweating but I'm alright,
The speaker is physically exerting themselves but is okay.
I'm been afraid for all my life,
The speaker has lived in fear throughout their entire life.
But now, right now, i can carry the weight all night,
Currently, the speaker feels capable of enduring challenges all night.
Under the moon, past the stars,
Describing a journey under the moon and past the stars.
Through the house, behind the scars,
Reflecting on experiences within a house, acknowledging emotional wounds ("scars").
Under the rainbow, over the sea,
Describing a journey over the sea and under a rainbow.
Every time you say it to me...
Expressing the impact of someone saying a specific phrase to the speaker.
Say my name, say my name,
Asking someone to say the speaker's name.
Feel like I'm bleeding but there aint no pain,
Feeling pain but suggesting it is not a significant concern.
Like a river washing out my shame,
Comparing emotions to a river washing away shame.
I know, my love,
A declaration of love or a strong connection.
You see me when you say my...
The speaker is visible or understood when their name is said.
You see me when you say my name.
Reiteration of the idea that the speaker is seen when their name is spoken.
You see me when you say my name,
Emphasizing that the speaker is noticed when their name is mentioned.
You see me when you say my name,
(Repetition of the chorus without additional meaning.)
I know, my love,
Reiteration of the idea that the speaker is seen when their name is spoken.
You see me when you say my name.
(Repetition of the chorus without additional meaning.)
I'll take the road with you to climb Mount Tam,
Expressing a willingness to face challenges together, using Mount Tam as a metaphor.
‘Cause you understand who I am,
Acknowledging that the listener understands the speaker's identity.
Nobody, nobody, keeps me safe like you can,
Highlighting the unique ability of the listener to provide safety.
Under the knife, walking the trail,
Describing experiences under difficult circumstances, possibly involving surgery ("under the knife").
Into the sun, whenever I fail,
Walking a challenging path and facing the sun, even in moments of failure.
Taking the time, fighting the tide,
Taking time and putting up a fight against adversity.
I'm strapped in and ready to ride...
Expressing readiness for a metaphorical ride, suggesting a preparedness for challenges.
You see me when you say my name.
Reiterating the idea that the speaker is noticed when their name is mentioned.
Say my name, say my name,
Requesting the repetition of the speaker's name.
Feel like I'm bleeding but there aint no pain,
Reaffirming the feeling of pain but emphasizing its lack of significance.
Like a river washing out my shame,
Comparing emotions to a river washing away shame, reiterating the metaphor.
I know you my love,
Affirming the listener's role as someone dear to the speaker.
You see me when you say my...
Reiterating the idea that the speaker is noticed when their name is mentioned.
You see me when you say my name.
Concluding with the repetition of the idea that the speaker is seen when their name is spoken.
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