"My Name" is the opening track of the Cd: "RED HOT", their debut full-length album/CD released on Guerrilla Records-NY. The track enhances their style, very close to 80's pop/rock, but the video shows captions of modern New York City, with its crowded streets and people always on the run. Symbol of a fast-growing world that can forget about the most simple and innocent emotions.
"Independent recording artists: Ivory Tower Project offers an excellent classic rock, infused with many important social issues such as alienation and escapism but also simple feelings like love. The anthem of the group but also the true meaning of their name; is to go beyond the every day's reality that makes us feel alienated. An 'ivory tower' is that very best place of refuge from the daily routine where you are 'free' to express yourself." ~ Mossip
My Name
Ivory Tower Project Lyrics
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Where nobody knows you
And leading a life where nobody showed you
How to survive
Out on your own
With no assistance
Facing the truth without resistance
Still I'm alive
Never had love
No one to hold me
Alone and confused
They never told me I was someone
All of my life
I've been rejected
Lost in the crowd, always neglected
Second to none
I can't take anymore
I can't take anymore
People listen to me
And feel my pain
I won't take anymore
I won't take anymore
People listen to me
And know My Name.
They're gonna know My Name
They're gonna feel my pain
I'm sick and tired
Of playing their game
The lyrics of Ivory Tower Project's song My Name reflect the struggles of a person who feels lost and rejected in the world. The opening lines "Lost in a world where nobody knows you, And leading a life where nobody showed you how to survive" paint a picture of someone who is struggling to find their place in the world. They have no guidance or support from those around them, and they must face the truth without any resistance.
The lyrics go on to describe how this person has never experienced love or acceptance in their life. They have always been rejected and neglected, feeling like they are second to none. Despite all of this, they have managed to survive and are still alive. The chorus emphasizes the pain this person feels, and how they want people to listen to them and know their name.
The song's overall message is one of perseverance and resilience. It shows that even when faced with adversity, one can still push through and come out strong. The lyrics provide a powerful statement about the need for people to be heard and understood, and how it is essential to recognize the struggles of others.
Overall, Ivory Tower Project's song My Name is a poignant and moving piece that tells a story of struggle, survival, and the human desire for recognition and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a world
Feeling adrift amidst society's vast complexities
Where nobody knows you
Feeling lonely and unacknowledged by others
And leading a life where nobody showed you
Navigating life without guidance or support from others
How to survive
Struggling to cope and make ends meet
Out on your own
Being alone and independent
With no assistance
Without anyone to depend on or turn to
Facing the truth without resistance
Confronting reality head-on without hesitation
Still I'm alive
Despite the overwhelming odds, persevering through life's difficulties
Never had love
Not experiencing the warmth and affection of others
No one to hold me
Lacking the comforting embrace of another person
Alone and confused
Feeling isolated and uncertain
They never told me I was someone
Never receiving validation or recognition for one's worth
All of my life
Throughout one's entire existence
I've been rejected
Feeling unwanted and dismissed by others
Lost in the crowd, always neglected
Becoming a faceless entity, easily overlooked and disregarded
Second to none
Being unsurpassed in one's unique qualities and abilities
I can't take anymore
Feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained
People listen to me
Requesting attention and a platform to be heard
And feel my pain
Aspiring to evoke empathy and understanding
I won't take anymore
Asserting that one's boundaries have been crossed and that change is necessary
People listen to me
Continuing to express the desire to be heard and understood
And know My Name.
Desiring recognition and validation for one's identity and experiences
They're gonna know My Name
Believing that one's unique qualities and contributions will eventually be recognized and valued
They're gonna feel my pain
Positing that others will empathize with the difficulties one has faced
I'm sick and tired
Fed up with the status quo and ready for change
Of playing their game
Weary of conforming to societal norms and expectations
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOHN JACE, MARK J REGULA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@konceptsmusic
Great sound happening here. I love the classic 80s keyboard. You guys remind me of a mix between Boston and the cars. Enjoyed it keep it coming
@ITPMark
Thank you so much for your comment! ~ M
@RobynKemp
Such a fun 70s and 80s rock vibe! I know from the time I spent in NYC how it feels to get lost in the crowd. Keep jamming!!
@ITPMark
Thanks so much Robyn! Love your voice. Have a great weekend. ~ ♪♫ M ♪♫
@barbarareed7162
First song of this band that I hear and it was the music video that made me stay... Love this.
@ITPMark
thanks Barbara! much appreciated! ♪♫ M ♪♫
@MaggieBaugh
Great lyrics and love the photos! Great touch...thanks for sharing your music 💕Maggie
@ITPMark
thanks so much +Maggie Baugh ~ ♪♫ M ♪♫
@celeste8484
You really can't help but dance like that when you hear this song.
@ITPMark
thanks Celeste! ♪♫