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Lian Ross is a Hi-NRG/Eurodisco. Her original hit songs include, "Say You'll Never", "Fantasy", and "Scratch My Name .
A compilation of her hit singles and choice tracks, "The Best of and More" was released in 2005. One of her recent successful hit singles is, "Never Gonna Lose" released on ZYX Records on December 27, 2005.

Scratch My Name
Lian Ross Lyrics

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When no one else is there to give a helpin hand,
and you can feel the need for one who understands.

When you can find the key to things you demand.

When you're all alone and you don't feel so fine,
and no one else is there to suit your worried mind.

When everything you do keeps falling out of line.

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Scratch my name on the wall
Use my name when you fall.
When you're down, you have no fear.
Where is it? yeh…I'll be there.

Call my name, just get the message through.
Call my name, and I'll be there with you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lian Ross's song "Scratch My Name" depict an offering of comfort and support to someone who feels alone and misunderstood. When the person is helpless and needs empathy, someone reaches out to them and offers to be their support system. The lyrics say, "When no one else is there to give a helping hand, and you can feel the need for one who understands," which expresses the feeling of being alone and helpless, but then emphasizing that there is still someone there to help. When the person feels that everything is out of line, the lyrics suggest that the person can count on someone to be there for them: "Scratch my name on the wall, use my name when you fall."

The chorus of the song emphasizes that the person can always call on this supportive presence: "Call my name, just get the message through. Call my name and I'll be there with you." The lyrics show unconditional support and empathy for someone who might be feeling alone, and emphasizes that there is always that one person to turn to.

Despite being released in 1985, Lian Ross's "Scratch My Name" has garnered a following and has remained a popular euro-disco track in various countries.

Line by Line Meaning

When no one else is there to give a helpin hand,
When you don't have anyone to rely on for help,

and you can feel the need for one who understands.
and you're looking for someone who can empathize with your situation.

When you can find the key to things you demand.
When you figure out what you really want and how to get it.

When you're all alone and you don't feel so fine,
When you're feeling lonely and unhappy.

and no one else is there to suit your worried mind.
And you have no one to seek comfort or reassurance from.

When everything you do keeps falling out of line.
When everything you try doesn't seem to work out.

Scratch my name on the wall
Write my name on the wall.

Use my name when you fall.
Think of me when you're in trouble.

When you're down, you have no fear.
Even when you're feeling low, don't be afraid to reach out to me.

Where is it? yeh…I'll be there.
Wherever you are, I'll find you and be there for you.

Call my name, just get the message through.
Don't hesitate to call out to me when you need help.