Say My Name
C-Trox Lyrics
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So what'd you say
When you gonna let me know
If you give a damn about me
'Cause you got my hands tied
In my defense
I always fall for confidence
Cause nobody knows it better
Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
And while you're watching you may think that she doesn't matter
But no one knows you better
Oh yeah
I wanna dance
I wanna dance
I wanna dance with you
So take a chance
Take a chance
Oh yeah
I need a sign or a signal
I've overthought everything I can think of
Into symbol
I need the coat and your jacket
And the remnants of your cigarette packet
I wanna go
So what'd you say
When you gonna let me know
If you give a damn about me
'Cause you got my hands tied
In my defense
I always fall for confidence
And your compliments look good on me
Cause nobody knows it better
Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
And while you're watching you may think that she doesn't matter
But no one knows you better
I wanna dance
I wanna dance
I wanna dance with you
So take a chance
Take a chance
Oh yeah
The lyrics to C-Trox's song "Say My Name" explore the themes of insecurity, yearning, and the desire for connection. The singer of the song is clearly drawn to someone who they feel they cannot reach. They repeatedly ask for a sign or signal from the other person, and express frustration at their inability to read the other's intentions. They are aware of their own tendency to fall for confidence and compliments, even if they suspect they are not genuine. The repeated refrain of "nobody knows it better" highlights the sense of alienation and loneliness that the singer feels, despite being surrounded by others.
The singer positions themselves as an outsider, using the metaphor of the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter, a reference to the Nathaniel Hawthorne novel about an adulterous woman shamed by her community. The singer seems to identify with this character, suggesting that they too feel marked out by some kind of stigma, whether real or imagined. At the same time, they also suggest that their perspective on the person they desire is more insightful than anyone else's. This could be read as a form of self-validation or self-deception.
Overall, the lyrics of "Say My Name" convey a complex mix of emotions, including desire, frustration, and self-doubt. The song suggests that the search for connection and understanding can be painful and fraught with uncertainty, but also that it is an essential part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna go
I want to leave
So what'd you say
What is your response
When you gonna let me know
When will you inform me of your decision or feelings
If you give a damn about me
If you truly care about or are interested in me
'Cause you got my hands tied
You are holding me back or preventing me from taking action
In my defense
To justify myself
I always fall for confidence
I am attracted to people who are self-assured
And your compliments look good on me
I appreciate and enjoy receiving your compliments
Cause nobody knows it better
No one understands the situation more clearly
Than the girl in the corner with the scarlet letter
The person who is viewed as an outsider or outcast
And while you're watching you may think that she doesn't matter
Observing from a distance may lead to the perception that the individual is insignificant
But no one knows you better
Despite appearances, no one truly understands your thoughts and emotions as well as I do
I need a sign or a signal
I require clear indication or communication from you
I've overthought everything I can think of
I have excessively analyzed and considered all possibilities
Into symbol
Reducing complex concepts into simplified insignias
I need the coat and your jacket
I desire your clothing as a means of proximity or intimacy
And the remnants of your cigarette packet
Even the discarded or unfinished parts of you have value to me
I wanna dance
I want to engage in a carefree and joyful activity
So take a chance
Be brave and try something new with me
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.