I Got a Name
Rob Starr & The Hollywood Singers and Orchestra Lyrics
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I got a reason to hold on to something borrowed, something blue
The tools for direction have been swallowed by ideologies
And the compass of the past is now used to choose memories
I tried to keep a clear vision and stick to a routine
But my distractions have created their own dreams
There’s a distortion of reality or an illusion of its existence
And the sudden increase of possibilities creates more pictures out of focus
Or dancing samba to the beat of Mein Kampf
I got a reason to hold on to something old and something new
I got a reason to hold on to something borrowed, something blue
God said “Sing with the words you were told”
But the room for interpretation has polluted the song
I got a reason to hold on to something old and something new
I got a reason to hold on to something borrowed, something blue
Can you hear him, the saviour of the poor?
Can you hear him, the saviour of the poor?
Can you hear him, the saviour of the poor?
Ronald McDonald is singing Kumbaya in the name of the Lord
The ancient gospels supersized, discounted and delivered straight to your soul
Free of charge and for your convenience we have resurrected the truth
So, everybody let’s hold hands and dance to the spiritual groove
I got a reason to hold on to something old and something new
I got a reason to hold on to something borrowed, something blue
The lyrics of "I Got a Name" seem to explore the idea of holding on to tradition and finding meaning in the past, while also grappling with the challenges of navigating contemporary life. The song expresses a sense of confusion and disorientation, with lines like "There’s a distortion of reality or an illusion of its existence" and "I don’t know if I am praying in a church without clothes/Or dancing samba to the beat of Mein Kampf." Despite this uncertainty, however, there is also a sense of hopefulness and determination in the refrain, which repeats the phrase "I got a reason to hold on to something old and something new/I got a reason to hold on to something borrowed, something blue."
Throughout the song, there is a tension between tradition and innovation, as well as between the spiritual and the secular. The singer acknowledges the importance of holding onto traditional values and beliefs, but also recognizes the need to adapt to a changing world. The lines "God said 'Sing with the words you were told'/But the room for interpretation has polluted the song" suggest that while it is important to honor the past, there is also a danger in being too rigid or dogmatic.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a reason to hold on to something old and something new
I have motivation to cherish both traditional and modern aspects
I got a reason to hold on to something borrowed, something blue
I have reason to keep memories of borrowed and sad things
The tools for direction have been swallowed by ideologies
Guidance tools have disappeared due to strong beliefs
And the compass of the past is now used to choose memories
Past experiences now serve as the guide in remembering things
I tried to keep a clear vision and stick to a routine
I attempted to maintain focus and consistency
But my distractions have created their own dreams
My diversions have resulted in separate goals
There’s a distortion of reality or an illusion of its existence
Reality is not entirely accurate, or it may not even exist
And the sudden increase of possibilities creates more pictures out of focus
Many opportunities may cause ambiguity and indecision
And I don’t know if I am praying in a church without clothes
I am doubtful if I am practicing faith in a hypocritical place
Or dancing samba to the beat of Mein Kampf
Or supporting a message of hate due to ignorance or misunderstanding
God said “Sing with the words you were told”
God instructed us to sing with words that were given to us
But the room for interpretation has polluted the song
Interpretation has tainted the song's original message
Can you hear him, the saviour of the poor?
Do you recognize the person who saves the impoverished?
Ronald McDonald is singing Kumbaya in the name of the Lord
Materialistic society is hypocritically using religion for self-benefit
The ancient gospels supersized, discounted and delivered straight to your soul
Historical teachings are distorted, available at low cost, and directly promoted to reach the masses
Free of charge and for your convenience we have resurrected the truth
The truth has been twisted to fit a particular agenda and easily accessible to the public
So, everybody let’s hold hands and dance to the spiritual groove
Let's come together and follow a certain spiritual trend
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Written by: Matz Andersson
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