Nameless
Ethan Jewell Lyrics
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Life’s nuances, qualms, laughs, and conveniences
All of this seen through a lively lens
An excuse for my untimely writing all of my pens
She said the memories were the best
But I continue to stand in traffic wearing an invisible safety vest
They said it was all my fault
So I think I should keep it all inside of my heart, in a nice little vault
I don’t want her to see this other side of me
They say that you have changed
So I say, yeah, I feel pretty deranged
Because enough, is enough, is enough, is enough
So I'm high on a throne, please worship me tonight
Ignore everything else, y'know, don't put it into the light
I write some words, and I put others into the dirt
So please just give me my name
Just give me my name
Because I'm high on a throne, please worship me tonight
And ignore everything else, and don't put it into the light
I write some words, and put others into the dirt
So please, just give me my name, just give me my name
Y'know, I used to hate the air, because I breathed in it
And I didn't think it was fair to assume that my heart didn’t fit
I was worthy, enough, and y'know, I was making it work
Like a pirate on a ship as it crashes the port
But, you see, the frown shaped broken wood screams for him to abort
The masts crackle above, angry thunder for him to sort
I mean, what do I do, what do I want, I want control
Because enough is enough is enough is enough
So I'm high on this throne, please worship me tonight
Ignore everything else, and put my name in the light
I write all of these words, then put myself in the dirt
So will someone please find me my name
So I'm high on this throne, please worship me tonight
And ignore everything else, and put my name in the light
I write all of these words, then put myself in the dirt
So will please, someone, just give me my name
The lyrics of Ethan Jewell’s song, Nameless, are quite complex and seem to explore themes of identity, self-esteem, control, and the pressures of conformity. The first verse suggests that the singer is nostalgic for a time when life seemed simpler and happiness came in the form of “good experiences.” However, this happiness is followed by the realization that life is more complicated, with “nuances, qualms, laughs, and conveniences,” which are filtered through a “lively lens.”
The second verse reflects the pressure of conformity and the desire to fit into an idealized version of oneself that others project. The singer struggles with feelings of vulnerability and shame and decides to keep everything “inside of [their] heart, in a nice little vault” to avoid being seen. But even as they try to hide, others keep pointing out their perceived flaws, leading to a sense of anger and frustration that boils over in the repeating refrain of “enough is enough.”
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with a search for identity and recognition and expresses a desire to be seen and validated. The repeated request of “just give me my name” suggests an internal struggle to reconcile who they are with who they want to be, leading to a series of self-destructive impulses that they can’t escape. However, despite these struggles, the singer attempts to claim power and control by demanding worship and shining a light on their name, suggesting the idea that they are still trying to find themselves and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
A photograph album of all the good experiences
My memories are like a photograph album with all the good times, not the bad
Life’s nuances, qualms, laughs, and conveniences
My memories contain the complexities of life, such as its difficulties, joys, and conveniences
All of this seen through a lively lens
My memories are seen through a positive lens, despite any negativity
An excuse for my untimely writing all of my pens
My memories are an excuse for my continuous writing, even if it's untimely
She said the memories were the best
She thinks my memories are the best part of our relationship
But I continue to stand in traffic wearing an invisible safety vest
I am constantly battling life’s challenges, but I am doing it safely with my own protective measures
They said it was all my fault
Others blame me for something that I don't believe to be fully my fault
So I think I should keep it all inside of my heart, in a nice little vault
I keep my true feelings inside so others cannot hurt me with their judgments
Y'know, because I don’t want them to see
I am hiding my true self from others because I fear their criticism
I don’t want her to see this other side of me
I am hiding a part of myself from the person I care about because I fear their judgment
They say that you have changed
Others criticize me for changing, implying that I am not the person they once knew
So I say, yeah, I feel pretty deranged
I feel like I am going crazy because of others' judgments about me
Because enough, is enough, is enough, is enough
I have had enough of others' criticisms and judgments about me
So I'm high on a throne, please worship me tonight
I want others to see me as a powerful figure, worthy of their respect and admiration
Ignore everything else, y'know, don't put it into the light
I do not want others to see what is going on behind the scenes of my life
I write some words, and I put others into the dirt
I am good at writing some things, but I feel like I fail at others
So please just give me my name
I am searching for my identity, and I want others to recognize me for who I truly am
Y'know, I used to hate the air, because I breathed in it
I used to hate my life, just because I was living it
And I didn't think it was fair to assume that my heart didn’t fit
I felt like I didn't belong in this world because others did not understand me
I was worthy, enough, and y'know, I was making it work
I realize that I am valuable and capable, and I am making my life the best it can be
Like a pirate on a ship as it crashes the port
I am like a pirate on a sinking ship, trying to stay afloat in life's challenges
But, you see, the frown shaped broken wood screams for him to abort
The broken pieces of my life are telling me to give up and abandon ship
The masts crackle above, angry thunder for him to sort
The world's challenges surround me, making my situation more difficult
I mean, what do I do, what do I want, I want control
I am searching for control in an uncontrollable world
So will someone please find me my name
I am asking for others to recognize my true identity and value in this world
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Written by: Ethan Jewell
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