Without A Name
9.5 Lyrics

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Step in the dark and I am again without name
With paly skin upon the veins
Eyes are looking at the aim

Cold angry wind makes me go away inside
There is no place which meets me good
So long without light

Chance to forget or to choose another life
I lose myself under black sun
It is time to stop for strife

I don't have to be a soldier
I don't have to start defending
Let all shit goes cross the border
Relax and get back your name

Ignore all signs I need to go so far away
So plenty stars are in the sky
But nothing lights my way

I tried to live in the world which full of lie
But I don't want to be this part
One question - What the hell have I

I don't want to be a soldier
I don't want to start defending
But all shit goes cross the border
Relax and get back your name

Do I wanna know, I wanna feel something
Never be alone, I need to be somewhere
Somewhere in the world, I wanna feel something
Noone never knows where to start to find the way

I don't want to be a soldier
I don't want to start defending

Let all shit goes cross the border
Let all shit goes till the end and

Overall Meaning

the lyrics to 9.5's song "Without A Name" seem to convey a sense of feeling lost and disconnected from one's own identity. The opening lines suggest a state of anonymity and invisibility, as if the singer is wandering in darkness without a name. The mention of pale skin and eyes observing an aim implies a longing for purpose and direction.

The following lines depict a hostile and cold environment that pushes the singer further into isolation. There is a sense of inner turmoil and a yearning for light. The lyrics express a desire to escape and find solace. The option of forgetting the past or starting anew is presented, as the singer feels lost under the metaphorical black sun and realizes the need to end the conflict within themselves.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's resistance to conforming to societal expectations. They reject the role of a soldier and the need to defend, suggesting a desire for freedom from these burdens. The mention of "crossing the border" signifies breaking free from boundaries and reclaiming one's own identity and name.

The following verse highlights the struggle of living in a world filled with lies and deception. The singer questions their role and purpose within this corrupted reality. They express the need to find their own path and not be swayed by the darkness.

The final lines of the chorus reveal the longing for connection and a sense of belonging. The singer seeks to feel something, to escape their loneliness and find a place in the world. They acknowledge the difficulty of embarking on this journey but remain determined to start somewhere.

In summary, "Without A Name" explores themes of identity, isolation, and the desire for freedom from societal expectations. The lyrics suggest a struggle to find purpose and meaning within a deceptive world, ultimately leading the singer to seek their own path and reclaim their identity.

Line by Line Meaning

Step in the dark and I am again without name
Entering into unknown territory, feeling lost and anonymous

With paly skin upon the veins
Having pale skin, indicating a lack of vitality and life

Eyes are looking at the aim
Focusing on a specific goal or objective

Cold angry wind makes me go away inside
Feeling a deep, internal discomfort caused by a harsh and hostile environment

There is no place which meets me good
Unable to find a favorable or welcoming environment

So long without light
Having been devoid of happiness or positivity for a significant amount of time

Chance to forget or to choose another life
Opportunity to let go of the past and start anew

I lose myself under black sun
Being consumed or overwhelmed by darkness or negativity

It is time to stop for strife
Realizing the need to end conflicts or struggles

I don't have to be a soldier
Not obligated to constantly fight or defend oneself

I don't have to start defending
There is no need to always be on the defensive

Let all shit goes cross the border
Allowing negative aspects to remain outside of one's personal boundaries

Relax and get back your name
Finding peace and reclaiming one's identity

Ignore all signs I need to go so far away
Choosing to disregard any indications or warnings that suggest a need for distance and separation

So plenty stars are in the sky
Despite the abundance of opportunities and possibilities, feeling directionless

But nothing lights my way
Not finding any guidance or illumination to lead the way

I tried to live in the world which full of lie
Attempting to exist in a deceitful or dishonest society

But I don't want to be this part
No longer desiring to be a participant in such a deceptive world

One question - What the hell have I
Pondering the confusion and dissatisfaction with one's current situation

Do I wanna know, I wanna feel something
Expressing a desire for knowledge and experiencing genuine emotions

Never be alone, I need to be somewhere
Yearning for companionship and a sense of belonging

Somewhere in the world, I wanna feel something
Longing to experience emotions and a sense of purpose or meaning

No one ever knows where to start to find the way
Feeling lost and uncertain about how to find direction or purpose in life

Let all shit goes till the end
Allowing all negativity and hardships to run their course and come to an end

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Artificial idiot

28w↑3

Here I got my oc named “Brendan Charles Jr” from a project I created called “FlyBoy” is about flight powers obv

Brendan means “A Crow” or “Little Raven” which means change,

Charles on the other hand means freedom,

Jr suggest he’s not the first to get it

In the story, most people calls him Brendan as in Flyboy wether knowingly or unknowingly

his family calls him Jr

the ones that he’s closes to calls him Charlie, I like to think it’s bc people knows him more than just Flyboy

Eduardo Munhoz

28w

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🎬 Names crucial for character identity in storytelling.
01:22 🌹 "Romeo and Juliet" names' impact and symbolism.
02:32 🧪 Analyzing deliberate name choices in "Succession."
04:49 🗳️ Significance of Tom Wamsgans' last name and identity struggle in "Succession."
05:46 💼 Walter White's evolving identities through names in "Breaking Bad."
07:24 🕶️ Symbolism of Neo's name change in "The Matrix."
08:07 🦋 Personal growth shown through name changes in "Lady Bird."
08:48 🔍 Characters' identity struggles with names in "Succession."
09:58 🖋️ Emotional impact and desire for recognition tied to naming in "Succession."

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Lawrence Calablaster

28w↑220

I love that, to quote Romeo & Juliet, we go “all the way back to 1997”.

J

28w↑19

I'm sure that was put in there to increase the comments. And now I've fallen for it.

zero11010

28w↑20

It was really horrible. And he kept running with it. Dude is definitely trolling.

Lawrence Calablaster

28w

Whoops

Harrison Lane

28w↑8

@zero11010I don’t get it. Is Romeo + Juliet a knockoff of something older? It seemed pretty original to me. I like how they all talk funny

warzed

28w

@Harrison Laneever heard of Shakespeare 9r you're trolling to9

Toy Camera

28w↑89

Hannah Lee Kidder gave a really great writing tip in one of her youtube videos that when she feels she's being too unfair to a character she gives them the name of someone she knows so she's forced to be fairer. So character names can have a powerful effect on how the writer treats a character, too; not just the audience.

Laco Sinfonia

28w↑27

Lilly Wachowski admitted it wasn’t written with the allegory in mind, but she admitted that interpretation definitely works.

George Hornsby

28w↑3

Did she? There are multiple articles quoting her and she says that was the original intention.

Laco Sinfonia

28w↑27

@George Hornsby

“No, I didn’t [confirm The Matrix is a trans allegory].

Yeah, so that came from an interview I did for Disclosure. They had a bunch of Matrix questions. And the question they asked me was about Switch, who was originally written as a trans character who was male in the real world and female in the matrix. And they took that response and attached the question that everyone now references that it’s a trans allegory. And so it was slightly out of context, but I don’t sit here and put a stink up about it, because it is a trans allegory in that it was written by two closeted trans women. And so all of the things that are in it are super-duper trans. The idea of transformation, even the whole “My name is Neo, Mr. Anderson —” that idea of claiming identity, it’s undeniable.” -Lilly Wachowski, 2023

George Hornsby

28w↑8

@Laco Sinfonia Oh ok, 2023 is way more recent. The articles I read were around 2020.

TheXpender

28w↑79

Better Call Saul is also a good example, especially with James McGill. Nobody actually calls him that. It's always 'Jimmy' which is both slangy and belittling. Most of what he tries to do is become worthy of the name but fails to do so. Eventually, he gave up for numerous reasons to become who he used to be and can be: Saul Goodman.

Brian Sebor

28w↑29

Something you didn’t mention about naming in Succession is that the Roy children are all given names or nicknames that imply violence or criminality except Kendall.
Connor “Con”
Siobhan “Shiv”
Romulus (Roman’s actual name, the man who murdered his brother and founded Rome)
I really loved the reveal that Kendall’s name is Kendall Logan Roy, meaning his initials are KLR, or “killer,” the thing Logan always told him he wasn’t.

Their names all feel like reflections of their father’s expectations for them.

pop_not_broth

28w↑3

This might sound silly but I always thought Kendall sounded a bit like 'Ken doll' - controlled by a greater force, easily manipulated, a plaything, secondary to the player, a puppet of sorts.
And Roman sounds like roam, roaming. Never settled, never in one place, aimless. Also the fall of Rome, very relevant to him crumbling during the funeral scenes.

Sharon

28w↑26

Thanks for putting in both "you can't make a tomlette without breaking a few greggs" and "thank you for the chicken" 👏

Trina Q

28w↑21

A name can really speak volumes about a character, and tell you a lot about their personality, without a single word being uttered.

Alex

28w↑7

J. R. R. Tolkien famously gave a huge amount of thought to the names and languages that underpin The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. In his words, "to me a name comes first, and the story follows."

Talia Paone

28w↑13

I love how a lot of video games do this so effectively too. Especially from software games where a lot of the lore and story needs to be dissected by the player including character name/location name origins/meanings.

SezShares

28w↑16

One of Mad Men theme’s is about the power of a name - Don Draper. The kerfuffle with all partner names. Joan naming her business after her two surnames Holloway Harris (maiden and married). And I always remember the moment Peggy starts calling Don Don, instead of Mr Draper.

Pedro H. Pereira

28w↑2

It's funny to me that Don chose the name Draper. It's cementing in his identify his job of a salesman, and one that sells what people use to adorn but specially cover up.

Stray Sheep

28w↑1

@Pedro H. PereiraNo idea if you've watched the show, but Don Draper stole the identity of his commanding officer in the Korean War. The fact that the name suits his profession is a nice contrivance by the writers, but for Don it's a matter of convenience.

Pedro H. Pereira

28w

@Stray Sheep I was thinking about the writer's idea. Sorry, I don't have the best English...

Erikz Herrllo

28w↑5

Finally someone acknowledging the power of name, as a person who always get so wrapped up naming characters in my little stories I can’t even being to explain the power, the foreshadowing, theeeeeeee IMPORTANCE of simply naming a character whatever you name them. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Nate H

28w↑6

You didn't mention it, but even the name "Roy" is obviously derivative of the French "roi", which means "King"; an apt surname for a show called "Succession".

Fun fact: it is also where the surname Fitzroy comes from, as it was often used by a bastard "son of the king", especially during the reign of the Anglo-Norman kings who ruled until the 1400s after the French duke William I conquered England in 1066.

Léa Mu Biu

28w

He didn’t say it, but Romeo and Juliet wasn’t first played in 1996.
Maybe his research doesn’t go further back in time? ^^’

ZΞROΞIGHTVɅLK

28w↑21

father in german is vater or papa, not vader. vader is dutch

Liger Inuzuka

28w↑6

I fall in love with, or despise, characters in media depending on their names. Sometimes a striking name sounds "just right" and it completes the character, sometimes, just for you.

Rob Chuk

28w

There have been some neat essays on this. A lot of writers name their characters "John" or "Joe" because it is often associated with the everyman. Occasionally we'll get J variants like "James" or "Jason" especially for action movies, and subconsciously it is believed to make the protagonist more rootable. Same with bad guys having names that start with the letter V.
Personally, I always liked the naming in scheme in Reservoir Dogs (Mr. Pink, Mr Blonde etc) and the general way Tarantino names the characters in his movies, is always interesting.

Sam

28w↑17

For everything that Succession does right I will never forgive Jesse Armstrong for outright confirming it was an underline and not just leaving it up in the air

Ajith Thomas

28w

My favorite character from Harry Potter is Severus Snape and his name is so interesting. His first name is derived from Latin and his last name originates from the Norse word sneypa , do hia full name can translate to "severe/harsh, outrage/disgrace/shame" which describes a key part of his character in the books along with the outrage he produces among fans. "Harsh disgrace/putrage/shame" would also describe what was done to Snape throughout his life. It's not gard to feel bad for Snape, 1 of the 2 canonical male sexual assault victims of the series.

In a more lighter note, Snape's first name is pronounced like "Sev-Rus" which is interesting because it makes you wonder what Snape's nickname growing up was when he grow up in his impoverished working class background. Theres the commin and cliche "Sev" but I can also see "Rus/Russ" also being a common nicknmae, especially akong Muggle neighbors.

bella Aeschliman

28w↑1

May favorite name moment was in “last man on earth” when Phil Miller finds that one of the few remaining people on earth also happens to be named Phil Miller… the decision to go by his middle name “Tandy” is not just a throwaway joke but emblematic of his dramatic character transformation.

Zach Szofer

28w↑14

Absolutely love referring to R+J as a 1996 movie.

Murkas Lemwatch

28w↑1

If he really likes deliberate choices in names in media, someone's gotta introduce him to the work of Hideo Kojima. Examples include: Diehardman, Amalie, Skullface, Paz etc etc.

Jack Doyle

28w↑6

The thing people don't realise is his surname isn't Wambsgans its Quinn... He's in deep cover.

Kira Marie

28w↑3

I haven't finished Succession yet so I'll have to come back and finish this video when I do, but great video so far and fascinating topic that needs more serious discussion!

Roundtable Details

28w

as long as you just listen then there shouldn't be any spoilers

Kira Marie

28w

@Roundtable Details I already heard a spoiler about Tom, which is why I stopped watching

luke l

28w

@Kira Marie i dont remember seeing a spoiler, what was it? when he was in court?

Pizza

28w↑6

Also, Darth Vader's name could come from the word "(Space) Invader"

goldSocks

28w

I didn't expect to get a nice trans positive vibe from a video about names lol. Love your content!

entertain7us14

28w↑2

Ah yes, “what’s in a name” - that famous Baz Luhrmann quote

PogieJoe

28w↑2

I always wonder how different my life is because of the simplicity of my name being Joe

Chiky Scares You

28w

meanwhile, I just name my characters the first thing that comes to mind

Jeremy Thelen

28w↑2

To some people, names show other people that you have power, or your place in a hierarchy.
Like if you found out some has the last name: Rockefeller or Rothschild

Artificial idiot

28w↑3

Ique

28w↑3

now i want a video about the same concept but for internet usernames

Landon Goldberg

28w

Tom Wambsgan makes me think of Evan Kelmp in Dimension 20's Misfits and Magic. The whole cast loses it every time he says he full name since it's so uncomfortable to say. "It's a name you swallow."

Lane Carter

28w

Good stuff as always

Jonathan Entwisle

28w↑1

Feels really weird describing Romeo and Juliet as a movie.

Eduardo Munhoz

28w

LON009

28w↑2

A thing that always bugs me is the names of the characters in every forgettable Kevin Hart/Dwayne Johnson/Ryan Reynolds movie, especially when they are just playing themselves. They are so meaningless and uninspired, so why just not name the characters the same as the actors?

J B

28w↑4

You know a character has a perfect name when you can’t possibly imagine anyone else with the same name:

Michael Corleone
Optimus Prime
Ethan Hunt
Iron Man
Etc

Lucas Patrick Wylie

28w

i am a firm believer that the show would not have been named "succession" if that did not also name it "suck session"

ChrisJ Fox

28w

Movies that have too many names floating around, especially if they're atypical names that keep referencing characters off screen or that we've yet to even meet, tend to be on the fast track for losing my attention.

Péter Dávid Takács

28w

Thanks, I wanted to sub to Nebula for a while now and I was only waiting for one of my subs to post a Nebula sponsorship

dominic

28w↑1

And than there’s names like Evan Kelmp, those who know, know.

TheWatchernator

28w↑9

"The importance of names in storytelling goes as far back as 1996 Romeo and Juliette."
Eh.
I doubt that's true. Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's not true. Actually, I'm sure that's false.

Rasmus n.e.M

28w↑2

It's not false, it's just not maximally informative. If I have three chickens and get asked if I have two, I would lie if I just said no.
Also, now I seem like the one who didn't get the joke. Please explain to the audience how that happened.

ness

28w

it's true. it is a 1996 film directed by baz luhrmann. i think it won the oscar for best original screenplay?

Rob Chuk

28w

That made me chuckle too. Throughout the history of storytelling, we'll start.... here. I love the movie, though, so I'll allow it 😁

Comalv

28w↑2

Mentioning Romeo & Juliet as a movie reference when it's one of the most well-known plays (first and foremost) is at odds with the usual quality of your videos.

I

28w

It was done on purpose to get engagement.

nijnij

28w↑2

It's an obvious joke

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ADMIRAL JONK

28w↑2

new video from the wonderful Now You See It, you love to see it!!

Crimson03Ghost

28w↑2

The Wachowskis did not confirm that the Matrix is a trans allegory, that is common misinformation spread by trans activists who want to insert themselves into everything. They have said that fans are allowed to interpret it that way. Lilly has stated, and I attempt to quote: "If we were [writing it as a trans allegory], we were at least not doing it knowingly".

Wren

28w

I love your channel 💖

Hayeon Kim

28w↑2

Thanks for useful video ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Staniel Jeffries

28w↑1

I see Tom in the thumbnail, I click!

Kohhna Dearg

28w

It's supposed that the line "that which we call a 'Rose' by any other babe would sell as sweet" - might have been as dig at their rival theatre "The Rose" which had a bit of an indoor plumbing problem and stank of shit.

mauefw

28w

All the way back to 1996... very funny.

Peeps85

28w↑2

Hannah Montana is a good name.

gingery_hannah

28w↑7

Wonderful vid but ughhh the “Vader means father in German” thing drives me crazy cause it’s just not true. The actual word is “Vater” and the way you pronounce that sounds completely different from “[Darth] Vader”. I feel like I’m Ryan Gosling in the papyrus SNL sketch with this, hope the Pitch perfect screenwriter knows what they did to me 😂

joz€f

28w↑3

The confusion might have come from that the fact that “Father” in Dutch is “Vader”.

Meg.A. Byte

28w

Where is Heisenberg fan when you need him :D

Jedidiah Clemons-Johnson

28w

Vader is not father in German, they use a t, but dutch

Rasmus n.e.M

28w

A Now You See It by any other name would smell as sweet, but probably be taken down for content violation :)

Frank McManus

28w↑4

Succession is all about modern ROY-alty, I guess that was too obvious to mention?

Paulus The Cart

28w

Very cool!

sssdddkkksss

28w

Why is Youtube hiding your videos from the world! 😢

Isohora

28w↑2

inb4 all the shakespeare-heads run over to type that Romeo&Juliet wasn't actually a movie at first
(because subtext is for cowards)

Penny Lane

28w↑1

You forgot to put the link in the description on Nebula.

Now You See It

28w↑1

Thank you for heads up! Fixed

Penny Lane

28w

@Now You See It Thanks!

A V

28w

Roy means king

fartzinwind

28w

Thank you for the chicken

pluggthis

28w

Jane Eyre. Irritated the hell out of me when i found out.

NiceManAidan

28w↑1

Nice

Yanser

28w↑1

Trans Allegory… wow🤣🤣🤣

Yanser

28w↑1

7:07

Lawrence Calablaster

28w↑2

Not much, wambsgans with you?

educamps

28w

I just gotta comment, I absolutely LOATHE that that pitch perfect defenition of darth vader. Its so stupid and just plain false.

E M

28w

I'd put the whole Romeo and Juliet being from 1997 bit down to trolling but he sounds American so who knows

RandomU5erName

28w

Cousin Craig

ColombianThunder

28w↑5

1:17 bruh

TheWatchernator

28w

Yup, that's where it all started!

R Henry

28w↑4

unrelated, but i’m black 👍🏽

TheWatchernator

28w

I'm black and yellow.

Artificial idiot

28w↑1

I’m white

MrRazNZ

28w↑1

lolll The Matrix is a trans allegory just like Dumbledore is gay

Josiah P.

28w↑4

What a shame that something as sweet as the first Matrix movie would be stained by the narcissistic bullshit of deludes.

8Rincewind

28w↑8

Must be pretty upsetting when creators you respect, introduce ideas that require a tiny bit of thought and reflection on your part.

A T

28w↑7

The deludes who wrote and directed it?

Josiah P.

28w

@A T yeah, and others

Josiah P.

28w↑1

@8Rincewind thought and reflection are good, delusions are not

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Jack Johnson

28w↑6

Good video. Could’ve done without the trans propaganda, but still good overall.

Ten Thousand Locusts

28w↑2

Thanks for this comment, not watching the video now.

Jack Johnson

28w↑3

@Ten Thousand Locusts It’s a short part if you would like to skip it, it starts at 7:00 and ends at 7:27

8Rincewind

28w↑27

@Ten Thousand Locustsoh dear, did the scary trans people upset you?

Drake Burnett

28w↑17

It’s not propaganda if it’s true.

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mauefw

28w

All the way back to 1996... very funny.

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