His debut self-named EP was released 13th August 2012 reaching number 1 on the Irish album charts and number 9 on the UK charts. His debut single "No Name" charted at number 3 on the Irish singles chart.
No Name
Ryan O'Shaughnessy Lyrics
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Every now and then I see a part of you I've never seen
Birds can swim and fish can fly
The road is long
I wonder why
One of these days you'll realize
What you mean to me
Every now and then I try to tell you just how I feel
Heavens talk, the rain begins, the sky turns black
Nobody wins
Well, I try to talk but I can't
My soul has turned to steel
This happens every now and then when I try to tell you just how I feel
So if you ever love somebody
You gotta' keep them close
When you lose grip of their body
You'll be falling
'Cause I'm falling
Deeper in love
In love [4x]
In love
Ryan O'Shaughnessy's song "No Name" tells the story of a person who is struggling to communicate their true feelings to their significant other. The lyricist starts off by saying, "Every now and then I see a part of you I've never seen." This suggests that the person feels that they do not really know their partner at all, and they continue to discover hidden aspects of their personality. They then use the metaphor "Birds can swim and fish can fly, the road is long, I wonder why" to express their confusion and frustration with the relationship. This metaphor implies that the person feels like they are in an impossible situation, where nothing makes sense and they are lost.
The second verse explores the idea of trying to communicate true feelings but being unable to do so. O'Shaughnessy sings, "Every now and then I try to tell you just how I feel, heavens talk, the rain begins, the sky turns black, nobody wins." This suggests that every time the person tries to express themselves, something goes wrong and they end up feeling defeated. The metaphor of "my soul has turned to steel" implies that the person has become emotionally hardened and is unable to express themselves truthfully.
The chorus of the song provides a message of the importance of holding onto someone that you love. O'Shaughnessy sings, "So if you ever love somebody, you gotta keep them close, when you lose grip of their body, you'll be falling, 'cause I'm falling, deeper in love, in love." This suggests that the person values their relationship and wants to hold onto it, but is struggling to communicate this to their partner. Overall, the song offers a powerful commentary on the struggles and complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Every now and then I see a part of you I've never seen
Occasionally I glimpse a unique aspect of your character that is unfamiliar to me
Birds can swim and fish can fly
Things may not always be what they seem or fit the expected mold
The road is long
The journey through life can be extensive and arduous
I wonder why
I question the reasoning behind certain circumstances or actions
One of these days you'll realize
At some point in time, you will come to a full understanding
What you mean to me
The significant role you play in my life
Ohh-hh, every now and then I see a part of you I've never seen
Reiterating the notion of discovering unfamiliar sides of your personality
Every now and then I try to tell you just how I feel
Occasionally I strive to articulate my emotions to you
Heavens talk, the rain begins, the sky turns black
A metaphorical description of a negative turn of events
Nobody wins
No one emerges victorious in this scenario
Well, I try to talk but I can't
I attempt to communicate, but I am unable to do so
My soul has turned to steel
My heart has become cold and unfeeling
This happens every now and then when I try to tell you just how I feel
Reiterating the fact that my attempts to communicate my emotions are often unsuccessful
So if you ever love somebody
In the event that you ever have strong feelings for someone
You gotta' keep them close
It is imperative to maintain a close connection with them
When you lose grip of their body
If you lose your hold on them, physically or emotionally
You'll be falling
You will be in a state of decline or freefall
'Cause I'm falling
I am currently experiencing this sense of falling
Deeper in love
My love for you is growing even more intense
In love [4x]
This sentiment is repeated for emphasis
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@survivrs
He was so cute when the judges kept trying to get him to say her name. What a nice song!!
@fayonaizi
i knoww righttttt😭😍
@kaiyanorton3447
Survivrs he was so close to saying the name too!
@pikachu7173
👌🤘
@mishalchotai4721
Did she go out with him ?
@tjm7768
@@mishalchotai4721 Nope
@melbavalleyshowpigs8785
I just found this song in 2020. I can't wait to dance with my wife to it tomorrow!
@isabellascott-moncrieff9283
what a wholesome comment
@melbavalleyshowpigs8785
@@isabellascott-moncrieff9283 thanks! We were married at the age of 19 back in 2001 and haven't looked back! We have been blessed with 4 kids and I love her more than I did when I met her.
@Aaronn14
Idaho Raised that’s awesome man, I wish you well