What's My Name
China Anne McClain Thomas Doherty & Dylan Playfair Lyrics
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Calling out to lost boys and girls
I'm gettin' tired of the disrespect
We won't stop 'til we rule the world
It's our time, we up next (next, next)
Our sail's about to be set (set, set)
They ain't seen nothing yet
Tell 'em who's in charge so they don't forget
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Say it louder
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Feel the power
No one's gonna stop us soon the world will be ours
What's my name, what's my name?
What's it, what's it, say it, say it loud
(Uma, Uma)
All eyes on me, let me see 'em (Uma, Uma)
What's it, what's it, say it, say it
(Uma, ah ah)
(Uma, Uma, la la Um-)
(Uma, Uma, la la Uma)
(Uma, Uma, la la Um-)
(Uma, Uma, la la Um-)
Uma
I'm the queen of this town
I call the shots, you know who I am
I don't need to wear no fake crown
Stand up to me, you don't stand a chance
It's our time, we up next (next, next)
My crew's as real as it gets (gets, gets)
The worst is now the best
And leaving us here will be their last regret
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Say it louder
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Feel the power (whoa)
No one's gonna stop us soon the world will be ours (yeah)
What's my name, what's my name?
What's it, what's it, say it, say it
You know what they say bad girls have all the fun
Never learned how to count 'cause I'm number one
Ready here, we come, we always get our way
It's a pirate's life, every single day (hey)
She's the captain, I'm the first mate
Enemies seasick, can't see straight
Call 'em fish bait, throw 'em on a hook
Uma's so hot they get burned if they look (ah)
It's all eyes on me, let me see 'em
I see your eyes on me boys, hey
You know what my name is
Say it, say it louder
Hook me (ha, ha)
Ho, whoa
Come on
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Say it louder (hey)
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Feel the power (ooh whoa-ooh)
No one's gonna stop us soon the world will be ours (no one's gonna stop us, no, no-no)
What's my name, what's my name?
What's it, what's it, say it, say it
(Uma, Uma)
All eyes on me, let me see 'em (Uma)
What's it, what's it, say it, say it (Uma)
Ooh, say it louder (Uma, Uma)
Ooh, say it louder (Uma, Uma)
What's it, what's it, say it, say it
(Uma, Uma, la la Um-)
(Uma, Uma, la la Uma)
(Uma, Uma, la la Um-)
(Uma, Uma, la la Uma)
Uma
The song "What's My Name" by China Anne McClain, Thomas Doherty, and Dylan Playfair is an empowering anthem that follows Uma, the daughter of Ursula from The Little Mermaid. In the first verse, Uma rallies her crew, calling out to lost boys and girls and expressing her tiredness of disrespect. She declares that it's their time and that they won't stop until they rule the world. In the chorus, Uma confidently asks, "What's my name?" and demands that it be said louder, emphasizing her power and determination. She even taunts her enemies, saying that they don't stand a chance.
Uma then goes on to assert herself as the queen of the town, claiming that she doesn't need a fake crown and that those who stand up to her will only regret it. She once again emphasizes that it's her crew's time and that they're the real deal. In the second half of the song, Uma's first mate joins in, rapping about how they always get their way and how Uma is so hot that people get burned if they even look at her.
Overall, "What's My Name" is a celebration of power, confidence, and a refusal to be disrespected. It's an anthem for those who feel underestimated or marginalized but are determined to rise up and rule the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This is all hands on deck
Everyone needs to pay attention and take action
Calling out to lost boys and girls
Looking for those who need direction and guidance
I'm gettin' tired of the disrespect
Fed up with being mistreated and underestimated
We won't stop 'til we rule the world
Determined to succeed and achieve greatness
It's our time, we up next! (Next, next)
We have our chance to shine and we're ready to take it
Our sail's about to be set (set, set)
Our journey is about to begin and we're excited to start it
They ain't seen nothing yet
What we're capable of is beyond what anyone imagines
Tell 'em who's in charge so they don't forget
Make sure everyone knows who's in control and not to challenge it
What's my name, what's my name? (Uma)
Asking for recognition and acknowledgement of identity
Say it louder
Emphasize the importance and power behind the name
Feel the power
Believing in the strength and influence that comes with the name
No one's gonna stop us soon the world will be ours
Confident in our abilities to succeed and dominate
All eyes on me, let me see 'em
Attention is focused on me and I want to see it
What's it, what's it, say it, say it loud
Wanting to hear the name and recognition of power
(Uuuuuuma, Uuuuma)
Chanting the name for emphasis and hype
I'm the queen of this town
Ruling and dominating the area
I call the shots, you know who I am
Making decisions with authority and being well-known
I don't need to wear no fake crown
Not needing external symbols of power, it comes from within
Stand up to me, you don't stand a chance
Challenging others to oppose and fail against me
My crew's as real as it gets (gets, gets)
My team is authentic and truly loyal
The worst is now the best
Those who were once underestimated are now on top
And leaving us here will be their last regret
Leaving or opposing us will result in regret because we will succeed
You know what they say Bad girls have all the fun
Being bad or rebellious can be enjoyable and exciting
Never learned how to count 'cause I'm number one
Arrogantly claiming to be the best and never needing to keep track of successes
Ready here, we come We always get our way
We're always prepared and will accomplish what we want
It's a pirate's life, every single day (hey!)
Living a life of adventure and unpredictability
She's the captain, I'm the first mate
Establishing roles in a partnership
Enemies seasick can't see straight
Our opponents are sickened by our success and unable to handle it
Call 'em fish bait, throw 'em on a hook
Capturing and defeating opponents easily
Uma's so hot they get burned if they look
Uma is so powerful and intimidating that others are hurt by even glancing at her
Hook me (Ha, ha)
Asking to be caught or captured, possibly in a flirtatious manner
Ho, woah
Uttering a noise of excitement or affirmation
Come on
Encouraging others to follow and join in
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Schmalholz, Antonina Armato, Thomas Sturges, Tim James
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