In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Our Names Aren't Mentioned
Asleep at the Wheel Lyrics
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When I stopped seeing you
And my friends all thought so bad for me
When I told them we were through
No, our names aren′t mentioned together anymore
And I guess no one thinks that we mind
But I sit home alone and I cried just for you
No one sees us walking along
Just the way that we used to do
And when I talk to a friend to help my heart mend
They used to try to suggest someone new
No, our names aren′t mentioned together anymore
And I guess no one thinks that we mind
But I sit home alone and I cried just for you
And I've gone out of my mind
No, our names aren't mentioned together anymore
And now we′re going out of our minds
The lyrics of "Our Names Aren't Mentioned" by Asleep at the Wheel depict the lingering pain and longing after a breakup. The singer reveals that after they stopped seeing their partner, it was assumed by others that they had broken up. Although their names are no longer mentioned together and people might assume they have moved on, the singer confesses that they still harbor deep feelings for their ex-lover.
The first stanza portrays the misconception that the relationship ended when they stopped seeing each other. The singer conveys that their friends felt sorry for them upon hearing the news of the supposed breakup. However, in the second stanza, the singer reveals the true extent of their heartache. They express that they sit at home alone, crying and feeling like they have lost their sanity.
In the third stanza, the lyrics highlight the absence of public recognition of their relationship. The singer states that nobody sees them walking together as they used to. Additionally, the singer seeks solace from their friends but finds that their friends are now suggesting finding someone new to replace their ex-lover.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the ongoing pain and frustration experienced by the singer. Despite their names no longer being mentioned together and the assumption that they have moved on, the singer declares that they are still grieving for their lost relationship.
Overall, "Our Names Aren't Mentioned" delves into the emotional aftermath of a breakup, revealing a struggle to move on and come to terms with the changes that have occurred.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess it was thought that we broke up
It seems like people assumed we ended our relationship
When I stopped seeing you
When we stopped spending time together
And my friends all thought so bad for me
My friends felt sorry for me
When I told them we were through
When I informed them that we had ended things
No, our names aren't mentioned together anymore
People don't talk about us as a couple anymore
And I guess no one thinks that we mind
It seems like nobody believes we are affected by it
But I sit home alone and I cried just for you
Yet, I sit alone at home and cry because of my feelings for you
And I've gone out of my mind
I feel like I'm losing my sanity
No one sees us walking along
No one witnesses us walking together
Just the way that we used to do
Like we did in the past
And when I talk to a friend to help my heart mend
When I confide in a friend to heal my broken heart
They used to try to suggest someone new
They used to recommend finding a new romantic interest
No, our names aren't mentioned together anymore
People don't refer to us as a couple anymore
And I guess no one thinks that we mind
Perhaps no one believes we are bothered by it
But I sit home alone and I cried just for you
Yet, I remain alone at home and cry solely because of you
And I've gone out of my mind
I feel like I'm losing my sanity
No, our names aren't mentioned together anymore
Nobody talks about us as a couple anymore
And now we're going out of our minds
And now we are losing our sanity
Writer(s): L. Preston
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