Name
Scavenger Hunt Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

LISTEN

OTHER RECORDINGS

PEOPLE ALSO SEARCH FOR

And even though the moment passed me by
I still can't turn away
'Cause all the dreams you never thought you'd lose
Got tossed along the way
And letters that you never meant to send
Get lost or thrown away

And now we're grown up orphans
That never knew their names
We don't belong to no one
That's a shame

If you could hide beside me
Maybe for a while
And I won't tell no one your name
And I won't tell 'em your name

And scars are souvenirs you never lose
The past is never far
Did you lose yourself somewhere out there
Did you get to be a star
And don't it make you sad to know that life
Is more than who we are

We grew up way too fast
And now there's nothing to believe
And reruns all become our history
A tired song keeps playing on a tired radio

And I won't tell no one your name
And I won't tell 'em your name

I won't tell 'em your name
Mmm, mmm, mmm
I won't tell 'em your name, ow

I think about you all the time
But I don't need the same




It's lonely where you are, come back down
And I won't tell 'em your name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scavenger Hunt's song "Name" tell a story of loss, disillusionment, and the difficulties of growing up. The singer reflects on how our dreams can be lost or forgotten over time, and how we can become "grown up orphans" who are disconnected from our true identities. The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "And I won't tell them your name," which seems to signify a desire for privacy or secrecy, perhaps reflecting the idea that our true selves can be lost or hidden over time.


The lyrics also touch on themes of regret and nostalgia, as the singer wonders if life might have been different if certain paths had been chosen, and reflects on the sadness of realizing that our lives are more than just the sum of our accomplishments. The idea of scars being "souvenirs you never lose" adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that our past experiences, even painful ones, can become a part of our identities and stay with us indefinitely.


Overall, "Name" is a poignant and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences of growing up and becoming adults, and the ways in which our identities can be shaped and transformed over time.


Line by Line Meaning

And even though the moment passed me by
Although I missed my chance, I can't ignore the situation


I still can't turn away
I can't help but continue to think about what could have been


'Cause all the dreams you never thought you'd lose
We often lose sight of our dreams and aspirations


Got tossed along the way
These dreams were abandoned or forgotten during the journey of life


And letters that you never meant to send
Unwritten words and unspoken thoughts that were never shared


Get lost or thrown away
These thoughts and words are often misplaced or discarded


And now we're grown up orphans
As adults, we sometimes feel lost and abandoned


That never knew their names
We may not always have a clear sense of identity or purpose


We don't belong to no one
We often feel like we don't fit in or belong anywhere


That's a shame
This lack of belonging is unfortunate


If you could hide beside me
If we could be together and support each other


Maybe for a while
Even if it's just temporary


And I won't tell no one your name
I promise to keep your identity and secrets safe


And scars are souvenirs you never lose
Painful experiences often stay with us and shape us


The past is never far
Our past experiences continue to impact us in the present


Did you lose yourself somewhere out there
Have you ever felt like you've lost your way?


Did you get to be a star
Did you achieve the success you had hoped for?


And don't it make you sad to know that life
Isn't it depressing to realize that life is more than just accomplishments?


Is more than who we are
There's more to life than just achieving greatness


We grew up way too fast
Life moves quickly and we often feel like we didn't have enough time to enjoy our childhood


And now there's nothing to believe
As adults, we often struggle to find meaning or purpose in our lives


And reruns all become our history
Our memories become distorted and blurred over time


A tired song keeps playing on a tired radio
Life can often feel monotonous and uninspiring


I won't tell 'em your name
I'm here for you and won't betray your trust


Mmm, mmm, mmm
A musical interlude


I think about you all the time
You're always on my mind


But I don't need the same
I don't expect you to feel the same way about me


It's lonely where you are, come back down
I sense that you're feeling alone and I want to help you


And I won't tell 'em your name
I'll keep your secrets and protect your identity




Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions