Name
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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You're making promises to someone else's face
If those should break, call out my name
You're getting high off of some new life that you made
If that high fades, call out my name

I know you think about laying side by side
On the Goodwill couch
Going line for line, at your best friend's house
We're only getting better at pretending we're okay
When after all this time, we feel the same

Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Cards on the table that we never got to play
Oh, what a shame, call out my name
I bet he's cool but I put fire in your veins
If you miss that flame, call out my name

I know you think about laying side by side
On the Goodwill couch
Going line for line, at your best friend's house
We're only getting better at pretending we're okay
When after all this time
I know you think about laying side by side
On the Goodwill couch (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Going line for line at your best friend's house
We're only getting better at pretending we're okay (yeah)
And after all this time, we feel the same

Ooh, ooh




Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Name" by Justin Bieber feat. Tori Kelly portrays the emotions of a person who is in love with someone who is already in a committed relationship. The lyrics reflect the person's frustration and longing for the one they love to call out their name if their current relationship falls apart. The singer is aware of the promises the person is making to their current partner and is ready to be there for them when things don't work out.


The lyrics also reflect the memories shared between the two individuals despite their inability to be together. They reminisce about times spent together, waiting for the opportunity to play their cards that they never got to play. They continue to pretend that everything is okay even though the love they share remains, and the same feelings persist despite the passing of time.


Line by Line Meaning

You're making promises to someone else's face
You're lying to someone's face by making fake commitments


If those should break, call out my name
And if those promises don't work out, don't hesitate to come to me


You're getting high off of some new life that you made
You're enjoying the excitement of a new experience or relationship that you've created


If that high fades, call out my name
But if that feeling fades away, remember me and reach out to me for support


I know you think about laying side by side
I understand that you dream about being close and intimate with someone


On the Goodwill couch
Maybe in a humble place like a thrift store sofa


Going line for line, at your best friend's house
Having deep conversations and sharing experiences with someone you trust


We're only getting better at pretending we're okay
We're becoming more skilled at hiding our true emotions and struggles


When after all this time, we feel the same
Despite the passing of time, we still have the same feelings and desires


Cards on the table that we never got to play
We missed opportunities to be open and vulnerable with each other


Oh, what a shame, call out my name
It's unfortunate that we didn't take those chances, but don't forget that I'm still here for you


I bet he's cool but I put fire in your veins
I'm sure he's great, but I know that I ignite a certain passion within you


If you miss that flame, call out my name
And if you ever long for that spark again, don't hesitate to call on me


And after all this time, we feel the same
Despite everything, our feelings for each other haven't changed




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amy Rose Allen, Jonathan David Bellion, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Justin Drew Bieber, Stefan Adam Johnson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

CHRIS IAN A. INDICO

NAME lyrics..
Verse 1: Tori Kelly
You're making promises to someone else's face
If those should break, call out my name
You're getting high off of some new life that you made
If that heart fades, call out my name

Chorus: Justin Bieber & Tori Kelly
I know you think about laying side by side
On the goodwill couch
Going line for line, at your best friend's house
We're only getting better at, pretending we're okay
And after all this time, we feel the same

Post-Chorus: Justin Bieber & Tori Kelly
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Verse 2: Justin Bieber
Cards on the table that we never got to play
Oh, what a shame, call out my name
I bet he's cool but I'd put fire in your veins
If you miss that flame, call out my name

Chorus: Justin Bieber & Tori Kelly, Tori Kelly
I know you think about laying side by side
On the goodwill couch
Going line for line, at your best friend's house
We're only getting better at, pretending we're okay
And after all this time
I know you think about laying side by side
On the goodwill couch (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Going line for line (Going line for line), at your best friend's house
We're only getting better at, pretending we're okay (Yeah)
And after all this time, we feel the same

Post-Chorus: Justin Bieber & Tori Kelly
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh



All comments from YouTube:

T Kelly

We need more Tori and Justin music!!! Their voices blend soooo well!!!

Ka’Lea Stokes

THIS IS MY DREAM COLLAB OMG

jihan nisrina

Definitely!!! Their voices sound so angelic together

kas

YASSSSSSSSSSS

Krissy Fizzle

I've been said. They're my faves. I need some Tori, Ariana and Justin collab now 😩❤

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crazy4corbinbleux

Justin Bieber singing in Tori Kelly’s style is a mood we never knew we needed

Annyms

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all.

Sabrina

YEEEEEEESSS

Perplexed

her voice gives me ariana grande vibes for some reason and that is why i love her :]

Putra Ardin Hamzah Hasibuan

super true

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