The track went viral on the video-sharing networking app TikTok, soon becoming certified "Gold" by the RIAA on October 9, 2020. A music video for the song was released on November 9, 2020.
It was announced that the song has officially gone Platinum in the United States.
Still Don't Know My Name
Labrinth Lyrics
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I did things to you only lovers would do in the dark
It made you a God
Priests, popes, and preachers would tell me I did it wrong
But, hey
You made a negro flip
What do I say
To make me exist? Oh
Still don't know my name
You still don't know my name
And I would die your slave
Baby, right now
But you still don't know my name
Yeah
Wish you, wish you'd come over, mm
Miss you, kiss you in make-believe
I'm dreamin' of all of the possibilities
I'm kissin' all over your body, my Nefertiti
And every time I think the planets alignin'
You're still so close, but yet so far
Still don't know my name
You still don't know my name
And I would die your slave
Baby, right now
But you still don't know my name
Yeah
In Labrinth's song "Still Don’t Know My Name," he describes being in love with someone who doesn't even know his name. The first stanza talks about the intimacy he's shared with this person, where he states that he has done things to them that only lovers would do in the dark. He says that this person has elevated him to the level of a God, and even though people may not approve of their relationship, he can't help but be drawn to this person. He questions what he can say or do to make himself known to this person and to make himself more than just a stranger.
In the chorus, he continues to express his feelings of longing and desire to be known by this person. He says that even if it means being a slave to this person, he would be willing to do it if it means being with them. However, he laments that despite his efforts, this person still doesn't know his name.
In the second verse, he expresses his yearning for this person to be in his life. He wishes that they would come over and that he could be with them. He admits to daydreaming about all the possibilities of their future together while kissing all over their body. However, he acknowledges the distance that still exists between them even though they are physically close.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt declaration of love and desire for someone who remains out of reach. Labrinth's words paint a picture of a deeply emotional journey of unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I took your heart
I captured your affection
I did things to you only lovers would do in the dark
I shared intimate moments with you
It made you a God
It elevated you to an exceptional level
Priests, popes, and preachers would tell me I did it wrong
Religious people may disapprove of our acts
But, hey
But nevertheless
You made a negro flip
You caused me to react strongly
What do I say
What can I say to make you understand my feelings?
To make me exist? Oh
To make you acknowledge my existence and importance
Stranger
Someone who still doesn't fully know me
Still don't know my name
You still don't fully understand who I am
You still don't know my name
You still don't fully comprehend who I am
And I would die your slave
I am willing to do anything for you
Baby, right now
Even at this very moment
But you still don't know my name
Yet you still have a limited understanding of me
Wish you, wish you'd come over, mm
I long for your presence and companionship
Miss you, kiss you in make-believe
I imagine kissing and missing you in my mind
I'm dreamin' of all of the possibilities
I fantasize about all the things we could be together
I'm kissin' all over your body, my Nefertiti
I am showering affection on you
And every time I think the planets alignin'
Whenever I think things are finally coming together
You're still so close, but yet so far
You remain close physically, yet distant emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Timothy Lee Mckenzie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Eatajkowski
I took your heart
I did things to you
Only lovers would do in the dark
Made you a God
Priests, popes, and preachers
Would tell me I did it wrong
But hey
You made a nigga flip
What do I say
To make me exist?
Ooh, stranger
Still don't know my name
You still don't know my name
And I would die your slave
For you right now
But you still don't know my name
Yeah
Wish you, wish you'd come over
Missed you, kissed you and make-believe
I'm dreamin' of all the possibilities
I'm kissing all over your body, my Nefertiti
And every time I think the plan is aligning
You still so close yet so far
Still don't know my name
You still don't know my name
And I would die your slave
For you right now
But you still don't know my name
Yeah
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@Nargizych
+++++++++++
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I conquer😪
@smartamazumdar7638
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HBO: hold my beer.
@sebastianmorgenstern6630
To me Netflix has shitty and cliche teen shows but HBO actually made a masterpiece. I’ve probably haven’t found a good Netflix teen show but most of them are shitty and cliche
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@annaparr9218
**hold my glitter and trauma. (disclaimer i don’t have trauma)