Say My Name
Oksana Grigorieva Lyrics


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Calling my name, when I was half awake
The birds and the leaves
Have joined October grey
But colder days are coming
The simple truth is plain
I′ll have to walk a few more miles
Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!
Beggars and kings
Are tied to what they've got
Unreachable things
Have now become my lot
As if my only treasure
Was dust and blew away
I′ll have to walk a few more miles
Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!

I'll stand in the rain, until you let me know
Show me the way
I've got no way back home
And every time my heart beats
It′s one less that remains
I′ll have to walk a few more miles
Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!

My life isn't mine
But something I can take
The future contrives
To draw me in its wake
I′m not afraid of leaving
If I know why and when
I'll have to go a little while
Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!





I′ll stand in the rain, until you let me...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Oksana Grigorieva's song "Say My Name" convey a sense of longing and desperation for the recognition and acceptance of the person she loves. The opening lines "Calling my name, when I was half awake, the birds and the leaves have joined October grey" paint a picture of a cold, autumn morning where the singer is roused from her slumber by the sound of her lover calling out to her. The reference to the grey and dull October weather enhances the melancholic mood of the song.


The verse "Beggars and kings are tied to what they've got, unreachable things have now become my lot, as if my only treasure was dust and blew away," highlights the idea that one's material possessions do not necessarily equate to happiness or a sense of fulfillment. The character in the song has lost everything, perhaps signifying a relationship breakdown or other personal struggles. She emphasizes her willingness to go through further pain and heartbreak ("I'll stand in the rain, until you let me know, show me the way, I've got no way back home") if it means reaching the point where her partner will say her name again.


The song's chorus repeats the line "I'll have to walk a few more miles before you say my name again," representing the arduous journey the singer faces before she can rekindle the relationship she desires. The verse "My life isn't mine but something I can take, the future contrives to draw me in its wake, I'm not afraid of leaving if I know why and when" shows the character's philosophical approach to life, willing to submit to fate's inevitable path with the hope that one day she will be acknowledged once again.


Line by Line Meaning

Calling my name, when I was half awake
You woke me up with a jolt, demanding my attention.


The birds and the leaves
The natural world around me is changing with the arrival of autumn.


Have joined October grey
The colors of nature are fading to a dull, melancholy grey.


But colder days are coming
Winter is approaching, and with it, a new set of challenges.


The simple truth is plain
I can see things clearly now, and I understand what I need to do.


I'll have to walk a few more miles
I need to keep moving forward, no matter how hard it gets.


Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!
Until I prove myself worthy of your attention, I won't hear my name on your lips.


Beggars and kings
No matter your wealth or status, we are all bound by our desires.


Are tied to what they've got
We are all obsessively holding onto what we have, whether it's valuable or not.


Unreachable things
The things we want the most often seem tantalizingly out of reach.


Have now become my lot
I am living a life filled with unfulfilled aspirations.


As if my only treasure
It's as if the only thing I ever had was taken away from me.


Was dust and blew away
Something precious to me disappeared into nothingness.


I'll have to walk a few more miles
I need to push through my difficulties and keep moving forward.


Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!
I won't hear my name on your lips until I've earned your respect and admiration.


I'll stand in the rain, until you let me know
I won't give up until you acknowledge me and give me a sign of what I should do next.


Show me the way
Please give me guidance and a path towards success.


I've got no way back home
I cannot return to my old life or my old self, no matter how much I may want to.


And every time my heart beats
Every moment that passes is one step closer to my ultimate goal.


It's one less that remains
With every passing moment, I am leaving my past behind and moving towards a new future.


I'll have to walk a few more miles
I need to keep persevering, no matter how hard it gets.


Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!
Until I prove myself and make my mark on the world, my name will remain unsaid.


My life isn't mine
I am living for something greater than myself.


But something I can take
I am pursuing a goal or a dream that is worth sacrificing for.


The future contrives
What is meant to happen will happen, whether I want it or not.


To draw me in its wake
I am being pulled towards a destiny, for better or for worse.


I'm not afraid of leaving
I am willing to let go of my old life to pursue something greater.


If I know why and when
I need to understand the purpose behind my actions to justify my choices.


I'll have to go a little while
I may have to leave for a time in order to achieve what I want.


Before you say my name again, my name again, my name again!!
Until I return, having accomplished my dreams, my name will not be spoken by you.




Writer(s): Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson

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Comments from YouTube:

@glittergreentea7159

Yea I always liked the song. Sum of the lyrics stuck with me over the years. I liked this when it came out ten years ago!

@verohdz

Love!

@cynthiamashburnrossershay1911

This Is One Of The Songs I Requested Be Sung At My Funeral One Day! I Absolutely Love This Song! I Saw It The End Of That Amazimg Mel Gibson Movie! 🇺🇸

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Шикарная песня! 👌

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Очень красиво

@johngriff3550

“$200,000 for a fucking toodily do player!!”

@RichardT-D

Lol!!!!! That’s what brought me here! Anthony Cumia is hilarious

@afinch93

And dont you dare pay Lloyd to make you a drink!

@tubbs2132

I'd be pissed about wasting my money too, goddamn.

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Belli oluyor yetenek.!

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