First known as The Sonics. Reformed around 1969 as Chicory Tip. Signed with… Read Full Bio ↴First known as The Sonics. Reformed around 1969 as Chicory Tip. Signed with CBS Records. Band members: Peter Hewson (vocals), Rick Foster (guitar/moog), Barry Mayger (bass), Brian Shearer (drums), Rod Cloutt (guitar). The first few singles didn't do very well but their 1971 release "Excuse Me Baby" got them their first appearance on UK, BBC Top Of The Pops. In February 1972, studio manager, Roger Easterby secured their first hit song, "Son Of My Father", written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. One of the first recordings to feature the moog synthesizer. The song made number one on the UK charts for 3 weeks and stayed in the charts for another 13 weeks. Two other hit singles followed, "What's Your Name" and "Good Grief Christina". Their fourth release "Cigarettes, Women and Wine" was a hit in Europe but failed to make the UK charts because of a BBC Radio 1 ban on the reference to smoking. They disbanded in 1975, but later reformed to play on the 1970's nostalgia revival circuit. They still perform in Kent, UK.

What's Your Name
Chicory Tip Lyrics

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See her every morning
And I give myself a warning
That it's time to speak
But when she passes by
I just cannot find the words
And I feel so weak
Here she comes walking by again
This time I'm not gonna hesitate

Hold my breath and I count to ten
I must ask her now
I'm gonna wander on over
Before the day gets older

Hey
What's your name
What's your name
What's the game that you're playing
Is it real can I deal if I play can I stay
What's your name, what's your game
What's your name

I'm really glad you asked me
I've been hoping that you woulld
Soon she answered me
She told me that she'd seen me
Every morning and had fallen
In love with me.
All these weeks she's been so shy
Much too scared to give me the eye
But she was thinking just the same
She must ask me now
She's gonna wander on over
Before the day gets older.

Hey
What's your name
What's your name
What's the game that you're playing
Is it real can I deal if I play can I stay
What's your name, what's your game
What's your name

Hey
What's your name
What's your name
What's the game that you're playing
Is it real can I deal if I play can I stay
What's your name, what's your game

what's the game that you're playing
Is it real can I deal if I play can I stay
What's your name, what's your game

what's your name, what's your game
What's your name, what's your game ?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chicory Tip's song What's Your Name depict the tale of a boy who has been seeing a girl every morning and finds himself tongue-tied in her presence. He tries to muster up the courage to speak to her, but every time she passes by, he feels weak and unable to find the words. However, he finally decides to take a chance and approaches her with the question, "What's your name?" He's curious to know more about this girl and what game she’s playing.

The girl responds positively to his advances, telling him that she has been seeing him every morning and has fallen in love with him. She was too scared to make the first move, but she's happy that he did. The boy and girl are both playing their own game of trying to get to know each other, and the boy is willing to stay to see where it leads.

The lyrics express the universal theme of love and the fear of rejection. The boy’s reluctance to approach the girl demonstrates how intimidating it can be to make the first move, yet it also highlights the importance of taking risks in life. He eventually overcomes his fears, and his bravery is rewarded with the response he was hoping for, showcasing that sometimes taking bold actions in life can lead to exciting new places.

Line by Line Meaning

See her every morning
I notice her every day

And I give myself a warning
I remind myself to speak to her

That it's time to speak
I know I need to talk to her

But when she passes by
But when she walks past me

I just cannot find the words
I can't think of what to say

And I feel so weak
I feel powerless and unsure

Here she comes walking by again
She's coming towards me

This time I'm not gonna hesitate
This time I won't wait

Hold my breath and I count to ten
I take a deep breath and try to calm down

I must ask her now
I need to ask her something

I'm gonna wander on over
I'm going to approach her

Before the day gets older
Before it's too late in the day

Hey
Hey

What's your name
Can you tell me your name?

What's the game that you're playing
What are your intentions?

Is it real can I deal if I play can I stay
Is this genuine? Can I handle it? Can I join in?

What's your name, what's your game
Can you tell me your name and what you want?

I'm really glad you asked me
I'm happy you want to know

I've been hoping that you would
I've been waiting for you to ask

Soon she answered me
She responded quickly

She told me that she'd seen me
She noticed me, too

Every morning and had fallen
Every day and had developed feelings

In love with me.
She had fallen in love with me

All these weeks she's been so shy
She was too shy to approach me, too

Much too scared to give me the eye
Too afraid to make eye contact with me

But she was thinking just the same
She had been thinking of talking to me, too

She must ask me now
She needs to ask me something

She's gonna wander on over
She's going to come over to me

Before the day gets older.
Before it's too late in the day

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM SCHOLZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@grahamedwards7658

3y↑2

Back in 1972 I became a huge fan of these guys .There. Songs were what British pop music is all about .Catchy .Well written ,well produced songs .Never get bored listening to them now .Even after 49 years

@grahamedwards7658

3y↑1

Oh my days .I was 15 and half when these guys were around (1972). Loved them still sounds great today

@pauldawson5064

8y↑3

excellent single and lyrics , love it ,excellent !

@martin-mi3cg

5y↑5

This was even more synthified than the much more successful 'Son of My Father' ! Sounds like the instrumentation was only synths and accoustic drums, which was amazing and visionary in 1972. Her name was Moog!

@Exploits2

10y

Grande Giorgio. Melhor tecladista de todos os tempos. From here to eternity!!!

@danielhacking9420

5y↑3

Loved this so underrated track

@grahamedwards7658

I remember chicory tip VERY well . Superb songs from early 70's

@jockeylad08

4y↑2

Got to be one of the first synth groups ever.

@cbak12sg

12y↑9

Although this was Chicory Tip's second biggest hit, it is their least remembered one. That drum riff at the start is verty similar to the one at the start of Call Me by Blondie, also produced by Giorgio Moroder

@mvdmusicvideostorefreshthe3224

Hadn't realised that Giorgio Moroder had been in the band. Like you say about this song being the least remembered song as I thought that 'Good grief Christina' might have been a bigger hit, surprised about that.

@grimupnorth

7y↑8

I used to keep a personal top 10 (from 1972 - 1980) every week, and this was my first No. 1 in my first chart.

@telegramsam24

How funny, I had personal charts from 1973 - 1977 (Top Twenty) and from 1981 - 1986 (Top 50)!
But it was too late for Chickory Tip.

@grimupnorth

@Telegram Sam Bloody hell! How did you find 50 decent songs every week in the 80's. You must have included album tracks?

@telegramsam24

@Andy B Yes, and in the Eighties, there were "All-time-Charts", so Get it on, Jumpin Jack Flash, Across the Universe and so on were for weeks on the top. Crazy, I know.

@royaumeuni5730

3y↑1

I had my own chart from 1970 to 1975, this was at no. 1 one week 72. In 73 Alvin Stardust and My coo ca choo took the first place most of the weeks. In 74 it was Mott the Hoople and Roll away the stone.

@telegramsam24

@Roy Au Meuni Hard to believe but My Coo, Ca Choo was in my personal charts for four weeks No 1 in January 74, and three months later also Jealous Mind.

@grahamedwards7658

2y↑1

I am 65 .I remember this SO well .Catchy .Great song

@Glamagal20091

10y↑4

I used to hear this being played on Radio North Sea International and/or Veronica during the day on the Dutch service.

@maxtendohd3016

Sounds like all I want for Christmas from my wonder carry

@Amphy002

First single I ever bought. (Well, actually that would be Ernie by Benny Hill but let's draw a veil over that one..) First grown up single. And Giorgio Moroder wrote it! Seminal music ushering in the age of synthesisers. But I was 13 so I didn't realise.

@jennytalia226

Don't knock Ernie, it has the best line ever in a song.......She nearly swooned at his macaroon ! Class !

@kwaobenti

@jenny talia
You made me LOL!

@anthonydyson5455

Ernie by benny Hill was my first single too! I'm ashamed

@pinkyman5155

7y↑3

Bloody ell I'd forgotten all about this song !!!!!!

@philipnorris6542

6y↑1

It would be good to know if he ever did find out what her name was.

@anibalcesarnishizk2205

There's a version sung in Spanish by Barbara & Dick.

@highjinxwillie62

4y↑4

The dog I found out was their manager

@randybachman7023

3y↑1

Its absolutely Amazing fantastic unbelievable wonderful incredible my name is richard

@andrewjones3022

5y↑2

LONG HAIR AND FLARES TO THE FORE

@traumsteinflut

5y↑1

The german version "Wo bist du" by Peter Maffay sounds better (to me).

@zosesaylezosesayle5604

Never

@lucyanderson9647

6y↑1

Any people born in the 2000’s here?

@danthebanjoman625

6y↑1

Lucy Anderson I'm born in 1997

@lucyanderson9647

6y↑1

Daniel Fürst nice! Fairly close to my age (born 2001)

@danthebanjoman625

Lucy Anderson Nice! I got this Single and "Memory" on 7'' vinyl from 1972. My father gave i to me for my record player 👍

@James_BAlert

Yes according to the lslamic calender, l travelled through time.... 😀

@gashead04

Sugary 72 pop

@Yakovlievich

This sucks

@grahamedwards7658

You don't have a decent taste in music ,buddy

@canarybluetoo

2y↑3

Yes, your comment does indeed suck.

@timberswimbers

47w

And you’re a total bellend

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