What's Your Name
J.K. Simmons Lyrics
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But I can't remember your name
I remember you're fye
I remember your eyes
But I can't remember your name
Ooh, whoa
Ooh, whoa
I can't remember your name
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
Can't remember your name
Shawty think she know me, I think I know her too
Whatchu gon' do when it's money on you
Money on you I can do it times two
But I'm not your dude
Your walk, your talk
But I can't remember your name
I remember you're fye
I remember your eyes
But I can't remember your name
Ooh, whoa
Ooh, whoa
Ooh, whoa
I can't remember your name
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
Can't remember your name
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
What is your name again?
What is your name again?
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
What is your name again?
What is your name again?
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
The lyrics to J.K. Simmons's song What's Your Name capture the feeling of being drawn to someone but struggling to recall their name. The singer is enamored with this person's walk and talk and finds them to be strikingly attractive, but despite their best efforts, they cannot seem to remember the person's name. The repetition of the chorus reflects the frustrating feeling of being unable to remember something that seems so important.
The second verse introduces a second character, possibly someone who believes they know the singer, but the singer is unsure if they truly know this person. The preoccupation with money and not wanting to be seen as someone's "dude" suggests the singer may be hesitant to become too involved in any potential relationship.
Overall, What's Your Name? reflects a common experience of being drawn to someone but struggling to remember their name, which can be a source of frustration and even embarrassment.
Line by Line Meaning
Your walk, your talk
I recognize how you carry yourself and speak
But I can't remember your name
I cannot recall the specific label or identity by which you go
I remember you're fye
I remember that you are exciting and desirable
I remember your eyes
I recall the physical feature of your eyes and how they look
But I can't remember your name
Despite these memory cues, I still cannot recall your name
Ooh, whoa
A vocalization of frustration or confusion
I can't remember your name
A repetition of the central theme of the song
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
I am struck by a sense of familiarity in your face but cannot place it due to my forgetfulness
Can't remember your name
Another repetition underscoring the song's central point
Shawty think she know me, I think I know her too
Both parties feel a sense of familiarity despite not knowing each other's names
Whatchu gon' do when it's money on you
Regardless of familiarity, there is still an incentive to seize opportunities
Money on you I can do it times two
I feel confident in my ability to take on financial opportunities that arise as a result of this situation
But I'm not your dude
Despite any meaningful interaction, we still do not know each other or have a close relationship
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Additional vocalizations that convey a sense of annoyance or frustration
What is your name again? / Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
Repeated questioning and reiteration of the same central theme
Lyrics © THE MEZZO AGENCY, LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jarrod Doyle, Kristopher Campbell
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