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 of J.K. Simmons's song "What's Your Name" appear to be about a person who is trying to remember the name of someone they have met before. The artist describes remembering the person's physical attributes such as their walk, talk, and eyes but not being able to recall their name. This difficulty in recalling names can be a common experience for many people, as it's often easier to remember visual or behavioral attributes. As the lyrics progress, the artist questions the familiarity of the person, wondering if they've met before or if the person believes they know each other.
The artist also introduces the concept of money, implying that there might be some sort of ulterior motive behind the person's attempts to connect with them. There is an underlying sense of tension when he sings, "But I'm not your dude," suggesting that the person is trying to imply a closer relationship than actually exists. Overall, the song seems to be a lighthearted take on the frustration that can come with remembering names, along with a dash of suspicion about the intentions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Your walk, your talk
I recognize your movements and way of speaking
But I can't remember your name
I am unable to recall your name
I remember you're fye
I recall that you are impressive or cool
I remember your eyes
I have the image of your eyes in my memory
But I can't remember your name
I am still unable to recall your name
Ooh, whoa
An expression of confusion or struggle to remember
Ooh, whoa
Continuation of the previous expression
Ooh, whoa
Continuation of the previous expression
I can't remember your name
Stating again that the name cannot be recalled
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
Although your face seems recognizable, your name still cannot be remembered
Can't remember your name
Reiterating the inability to recall the name
Shawty think she know me, I think I know her too
A woman believes she knows the singer, but he also recognizes her
Whatchu gon' do when it's money on you
Asking what she plans to do when there is money involved
Money on you I can do it times two
Suggesting he can double her money or help her make more
But I'm not your dude
Clarifying that he is not her boyfriend or significant other
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
A repetitive or dismissive response
What is your name again?
Posing the question once more
What is your name again?
Continuation of the previous question
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
Repeating that although her face looks familiar, her name cannot be recalled
What is your name again?
Final time the question is posed
What is your name again?
Final continuation of the previous question
Your face look so familiar what is your name again?
Reiterating that her face seems recognizable, but her name remains unknown
Lyrics © THE MEZZO AGENCY, LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jarrod Doyle, Kristopher Campbell
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