Karmin were Amy Heidemann (Vocals/Guitar) and Nick Noonan (Vocals/Cajon) fr… Read Full Bio ↴Karmin were Amy Heidemann (Vocals/Guitar) and Nick Noonan (Vocals/Cajon) from Boston, Massachusetts. The Brokenhearted Songfacts reports that their name derives from the Latin word 'carmen,' meaning "song," with a slightly altered spelling to "hint at karma."

The pair first gained recognition from their covers of popular Hip-Hop and Pop songs posted on YouTube. After offers from various record companies, the duo signed with Sony and Epic Records in June 2011.

Karmin is a collision of Nick’s Classic Rock upbringing and Jazz education (a trained trombonist) and Amy’s R&B influence and Pop background. Together they found music at its simplest form, percussion and voice.

In 2017, the duo took a break on Karmin to focus on another project known as "Qveen Herby".

What's My Name?
Karmin Lyrics

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Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
What's my name?
What's my name?

I heard you good with them soft lips
Yeah you know word of mouth
The square root of 69 is 8 something, right?
Cuz I've been tryna work it out, oooow
Good weed, white wine
I come alive in the night time
Okay, away we go
Only thing we have on is the radio
Ooooh, let it play, say you gotta leave
But I know you wanna stay
You just waiting on the track to finish man
The things we could do in twenty minutes man
Say my name, say my name
Wear it out, its getting hot, crack a window, air it out
I can get you through a mighty long day
Soon as I go the text you gon right is gon say?

Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
What's my name?
What's my name?

Baby you got me, aint nowhere that I'd be
Then with your arms around me
Back and forth you rock me
So I surrender, to every word you whisper
Every door you enter, I will let you in

Hey boy I really wanna see if
You can go downtown with a girl like me.
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
Cause you just my type.
Oh na na na na.
I need a boy to take it over.
Looking for a guy to put it to work out.
Oh, wow, oh oh. Oh, wow, oh oh.

Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
Cause you just my type.
Oh na na na na.
I need a boy to take it over.
Looking for a guy to put it to work out.
Oh, wow, oh oh. Oh, wow, oh oh.

You're so amazing, you took the time to figure me out
Thats why you take me, way past the point of turning me on
You 'bout to break me, I swear you got me losing my mind

Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
What's my name?
What's my name?

Hey boy I really wanna see if
You can go downtown with a girl like me.
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you
Cause you just my type.
Oh na na na na.
I need a boy to take it over.

Looking for a guy to put me work out.
Oh, wow, oh oh. Oh, wow, oh oh.

Overall Meaning

The song "What's My Name?" by Karmin is an ode to the power of sexual chemistry and the importance of mutual attraction in a relationship. The chorus of the song is repeated again and again, with the singer begging her lover to tell her his name and remind her of their connection. The verses are filled with innuendos and playful wordplay, describing a crazy night of passion and the intense desire that fuels it.

The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer describing her attraction to her partner and asking a playful math question. The line "I heard you good with them soft lips" is a reference to the power of good kissing, while "the square root of 69 is 8 something, right?" is a nod to the sexual position made famous by rapper Drake. The next lines describe the drinking and partying that often accompany sexual attraction, as the singer claims to come alive at night and only have on the radio as clothing.

The second verse of the song is more direct about the singer's desires, with lines like "say my name, say my name, wear it out" and "looking for a guy to put me work out." The singer wants her lover to take control and satisfy her needs, and she's not afraid to be direct about it. The bridge of the song takes a more emotional turn, with the singer acknowledging that her lover has taken the time to understand her and has pushed her past her usual limits.

Overall, "What's My Name?" is a catchy and fun song that celebrates the importance of sexual chemistry and attraction in a relationship. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, but ultimately celebrate the idea that true passion can lead to a deeper understanding and connection between two people.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh na na, what's my name?
Repetition of the title of the song, asking the listener to remember and say the singer's name.

I heard you good with them soft lips
The singer has heard that the person they are talking to is a good kisser.

Yeah you know word of mouth
The good reputation of the person's kissing skills is known through others.

The square root of 69 is 8 something, right?
The singer is trying to make conversation and make the other person laugh with a mathematical joke about a sexual position.

Cuz I've been tryna work it out, oooow
The singer has been thinking about the person and trying to figure out how to get together with them.

Good weed, white wine
The singer likes to indulge in certain substances for pleasure.

I come alive in the night time
The singer enjoys staying up late and being active at night.

Okay, away we go
The singer is ready to be physically intimate with the person they are talking to.

Only thing we have on is the radio
Both the singer and the person they are talking to are naked except for the radio in the background.

Ooooh, let it play, say you gotta leave
The singer wants to continue being intimate and is begging the other person to stay.

But I know you wanna stay
The singer is confident that the other person wants to continue being intimate as well.

You just waiting on the track to finish man
The other person is waiting for the song that's playing to end before continuing with intimacy.

The things we could do in twenty minutes man
The singer is making a joke about how much can be done in a short amount of time.

Say my name, say my name
The singer wants the other person to say their name while being intimate.

Wear it out, its getting hot, crack a window, air it out
The singer is getting very hot and sweaty and wants the other person to open a window to cool down the room.

I can get you through a mighty long day
The singer believes they can make the other person happy and fulfilled for a long period of time.

Soon as I go the text you gon right is gon say?
The singer is asking what the other person will say in a text message after being intimate.

Baby you got me, aint nowhere that I'd be
The singer is completely captivated by the other person and feels like they belong together.

Then with your arms around me
The singer loves it when the other person holds them.

Back and forth you rock me
The other person moves in a way that is pleasurable to the singer.

So I surrender, to every word you whisper
The singer trusts and loves the other person so much that they will obey and believe every word they say.

Every door you enter, I will let you in
The singer will always accept the other person, no matter where they are or what they do.

Hey boy I really wanna see if
The singer is flirting and expressing their interest in being intimate with the other person.

You can go downtown with a girl like me.
The singer is asking if the other person is willing to go down on them.

Cause you just my type.
The singer believes that the other person fits their ideal type and really likes them.

I need a boy to take it over.
The singer wants a partner who is confident and in control, especially in the bedroom.

Looking for a guy to put it to work out.
The singer wants someone who can pleasure them physically as well as emotionally.

You're so amazing, you took the time to figure me out
The singer appreciates that the other person has put in effort to learn about them and understand them.

Thats why you take me, way past the point of turning me on
The other person knows exactly what the singer likes and pushes them to levels of pleasure that they didn't think were possible.

You 'bout to break me, I swear you got me losing my mind
The singer is so overwhelmed with pleasure that they feel like they might break and lose their mind.

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