Say My Name
Ólafur Arnalds & Arnór Dan Lyrics
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Any other day
I would call, you would say,
"Baby, how's your day?"
But today, it ain't the same
Every other word is "Uh huh", "Yeah, okay"
Could it be that you are at the crib withanother lady
If you took it there
I am not the one to sit around and beplayed
So prove yourself to me
I'm the girl that you claim
Why don't you say the things
That you said to me yesterday
Say my name, say my name
Say my name, say my name
When no one is around you,
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady,
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change?
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you,
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady,
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name
The song "Say My Name" is a plea to a lover to be honest and true. The song is a conversation between two people in a relationship, with one person suspicious of the other's actions. The singer of the song is trying to clarify the relationship between them and is asking their partner to prove their love for them. The chorus "Say my name, say my name" emphasizes the importance of addressing each other honestly and directly. The verses recount a relationship where one partner is not always truthful, leading to broken trust.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses frustration caused by their partner’s lack of communication and honesty. The lines "Every other word is 'Uh huh', ‘Yeah, okay’" highlights how the partner is not engaging in the conversation which exacerbates the singer's feelings of mistrust. The singer expresses a willingness to move forward but cannot do so until their relationship is built on mutual trust and honesty. The song’s lyrics suggest that the singer wants their partner to respect them enough to say their name and to prove their devotion.
Overall, the song is about the need for open communication and honesty in a loving relationship. The song's message is that love without trust and communication is not enough to keep a relationship sustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Say my name, say my name
I need you to acknowledge and address me by my name.
Any other day
On any normal day.
I would call, you would say, 'Baby, how's your day?'
In the past, I would call you and you would ask how my day was.
But today, it ain't the same
Today, things are different.
Every other word is 'Uh huh', 'Yeah, okay'
You are not really listening or engaging properly in conversation.
Could it be that you are at the crib with another lady
I suspect you may be cheating on me and spending time with another woman.
If you took it there, first of all let me say
If my suspicions are true, I want to make it clear that I am not okay with that.
I am not the one to sit around and be played
I am not someone who will tolerate being disrespected or manipulated.
So prove yourself to me
I need you to demonstrate your commitment and loyalty to me.
I'm the girl that you claim
I am the woman you say you love and are committed to.
Why don't you say the things that you said to me yesterday
Why are you not treating me with the same love and respect that you showed me before?
When no one is around you, say baby I love you
When you are alone, express your love for me.
If you ain't runnin' game
If you are not trying to deceive me.
You actin' kinda shady, ain't callin' me baby
You are being suspicious and not affectionate towards me.
Why the sudden change?
I do not understand why you have suddenly changed how you are treating me.
Better say my name
You need to address me and show me love and respect.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheNini489
Say my name, say my name
Any other day
I would call, you would say,
"Baby, how's your day?"
But today, it ain't the same
Every other word is "Uh huh", "Yeah, okay"
Could it be that you are at the crib withanother lady
If you took it there
First of all let me say
I am not the one to sit around and beplayed
So prove yourself to me
I'm the girl that you claim
Why don't you say the things
That you said to me yesterday
Say my name, say my name
Say my name, say my name
When no one is around you,
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady,
Ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change?
Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you,
Say baby I love you
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady,
Ain't callin' me baby
Better say my name
@ProximaCentauri88
Iceland is such a tiny country with a small population but it is exploding with talents from Björk to Sigur Ros and Olafur Arnalds!
@GalopaWXY
Not to forgoet Arnor Dan, and Of Monsters and Men
@kreativabanjavrujici
Also don't forget and Gus Gus from Reykjavik ❤️
@zoltarofzanzibar
And cellist/composer Hildur Gudnadottir, who won the Best Soundtrack Grammy for "Chernobyl" and the Academy Award for Best Original Score for "Joker".
Also check out Snorri Halgrimmson. Very similar to Olafur's side project Kiasmos.
@kyriakosgvarnava
@Jo Hattori check out Kaleo and Low Roar ! They are amazing
@vexcel6958
MUM
@estrangedstar
I am very grateful because Zankyou no Terror has given me the opportunity to experience the incredible voice of Arnór Dan and unquestionable talent of Olafur Arnalds !!!! Success!!!!
@ketsukozapdos
same
@ZurielVeraBAACTyM
+estrangedstar They made part of the soundtrack?
@estrangedstar
Yes Zuriel, Arnor Dan is the singer of Von and other 2 musics (Birden; Bless). If you remember, Von is the music that Nine listened in the headphone Is a song of a distant and cold land, and the singer is Irish.