In December 2011, My Name is You released their debut self-titled EP, "a rich convergence of orchestral indie-folk and heartfelt lyrics". Their songs have been featured on TV shows including the CW's 90210, and CBS's police drama, NCIS. In summer 2012, My Name is You toured across the United States with Joshua Radin and Tristan Prettyman.
A free track from their first EP is available for download on their official website, www.hellomynameisyou.com.
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In The Morning
My Name Is You Lyrics
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i'll miss the leaves that fall
and sometimes i will doubt that they
remember me at all
well once it seemed like i knew you
though that was long ago
and once i felt mine was a hand
and in the morning
when the light hits your face
will you think of me fondly
and remember the place
where we once loved
where we once loved
may you always find what you seek
and never want for more
and if i may ask one thing of you
will you remember me at all?
and in the morning
when the light hits your face
will you think of me fondly
and remember the place
where we once loved
where we once loved
The lyrics of "In The Morning" by My Name Is You convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for a past relationship. The singer reflects on their own impermanence and wonders if they will be remembered by their former partner, as they see the world continue to move on without them. The first verse sets the tone, as the singer acknowledges that they will be missed by the falling leaves, questioning if they will also be remembered by their former lover. This line can be interpreted metaphorically, suggesting that even natural elements may have a greater impact and remembrance than the individual themselves.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's longing for the past. They nostalgically mention a time when they felt close to the person they are singing to, acknowledging that it was a long time ago. They recall a feeling of security and assurance, where they believed that their hand would always be held by their loved one. This lyric reveals the sense of loss and longing the singer feels, highlighting the emotional significance of the past relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the morning as a symbol of renewal and fresh starts. The singer expresses a hope that when the light hits the face of their former partner in the morning, they will think of them fondly and remember the place where their love once thrived. This line encapsulates the desire for the past connection to be cherished and remembered, even as time moves forward.
The final verse expresses the singer's wish for their former partner's happiness and contentment. They hope that the person will always find what they are searching for and never lack anything. However, the singer still craves a remnant of themselves within the memories of their loved one. They ask if they will be remembered at all, suggesting a fear of being forgotten or fading into obscurity.
Overall, "In The Morning" captures the bittersweet feelings of longing, reminiscence, and uncertainty that arise from a past relationship. The lyrics evoke a yearning to be remembered and treasured, while acknowledging the passing of time and the possibility of being forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
this place will go on without me
This world will continue to exist and function even if I am no longer a part of it.
i'll miss the leaves that fall
I will feel nostalgic for the changing seasons and the beauty of nature.
and sometimes i will doubt that they remember me at all
Occasionally, I may question whether others still remember and think of me.
well once it seemed like i knew you
There was a time when I felt a strong familiarity and understanding of who you are.
though that was long ago
However, that connection and understanding was in the distant past.
and once i felt mine was a hand
Previously, I believed that my presence and support were crucial to you.
that you would always hold
That you would always cherish and value my companionship and assistance.
and in the morning
When the new day begins
when the light hits your face
When the gentle rays of sunlight illuminate your visage
will you think of me fondly
Will you remember and hold positive thoughts of me in your heart
and remember the place
And recall the special location
where we once loved
Where we experienced and shared profound love and affection
may you always find what you seek
May you continuously discover and attain your desires and aspirations
and never want for more
And may you never experience a sense of lacking or dissatisfaction
and if i may ask one thing of you
And if I am allowed to make a single request of you
will you remember me at all?
Will you retain any memories or thoughts of me?
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ADAM BURTON, COLUM O'CONNOR, CONNOR MCLAUGHLIN, JACKSON PETER WILLIAMSON, ROBERT BROWN
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Old Yeller's Channel
We have a Cabin, perched on a cliff, above a cove on a lake. Off grid.
There is a Creek running through the woods, downhill from the Cabin, that runs after it rains, and in the winter on warm days when the snow starts to melt.
It becomes swift in the spring with the snow pack melting and the spring rains. There are many waterfalls, and deep cool pools along the Creek's journey to the lake.
The Creek changes a little every year, and sometimes throughout the season!
There are Dragonflies in the air, catching bugs, and spring wildflowers growing everywhere, on the hill, in the woods, and along the shore of the lake and the Creek.
Phaedra was a Cretin Princess, and the wife of Theseus, King and Founder Hero of Athens.
Phaedra is the Greek word for "Bright".
So, because of the Dragonflies, and the Flowers Growing on the Hill, the way the Creek changes and Gives Life, I call HER, Phaedra.
Old Yeller's Channel
We have a Cabin, perched on a cliff, above a cove on a lake. Off grid.
There is a Creek running through the woods, downhill from the Cabin, that runs after it rains, and in the winter on warm days when the snow starts to melt.
It becomes swift in the spring with the snow pack melting and the spring rains. There are many waterfalls, and deep cool pools along the Creek's journey to the lake.
The Creek changes a little every year, and sometimes throughout the season!
There are Dragonflies in the air, catching bugs, and spring wildflowers growing everywhere, on the hill, in the woods, and along the shore of the lake and the Creek.
Phaedra was a Cretin Princess, and the wife of Theseus, King and Founder Hero of Athens.
Phaedra is the Greek word for "Bright".
So, because of the Dragonflies, and the Flowers Growing on the Hill, the way the Creek changes and Gives Life, I call HER, Phaedra.
Jack Evans
Phaedra was Cretan, not a cretin. That's a very, very different thing.
AA Mo
@Jack Evans I did a double-take too!
Bentstraightjackit
Thanks,pal.
Pinkyshoes22
Your comment gives me such beautiful thoughts. What a sweet place to live
musicmad
phaedra was the name i was going to call my baby if a girl when born - many years ago - instead i had a son haha
Delph Wilson
This song has been haunting me for years. It's magical.
ken gruz
A very bold composition.. I can only imagine how it stopped listeners in their tracks back in 1967, and it still transports you with its mysterious, mutable storyline, the singers' excellent phrasing of their opposing melodies both telling of the same woman and ending in a fractured, colliding and dissonant endless loop.
Kelly Robinson
"...Stopped listeners in their tracks in 1967..."
That it did. And not just the first time we heard it.
Vidal Cantu
What a unique song. Never heard anything quite like it. It's eerie, interesting, and pretty all at the same time.