Name
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I let you push me around from pillar to post, yeah

And I’ll be making the most of it while I can stay in the palm of your hand

But recently I’ve seen more mornings than I should’ve done

And ignored all of the warnings ‘bout feeling anything for anyone, anyone


‘Cause it would give me so much pleasure

To let you let me down forever

‘Cause I can’t seem to drag myself away

And though I know I could do better

Just one word brings us back together

‘Cause baby baby baby I love the way you use my name



I know I’ve set myself up for an irreparable loss

And I’ll be counting the cost of it in my head ‘til I’m emotionally dead

It seems to be that I, I can never quite be satisfied

With what’s sitting right in front of me - I could be so good if I tried, if I tried



‘Cause it would give me so much pleasure

To let you let me down forever

‘Cause I can’t seem to drag myself away

And though I know I could do better

Just one word brings us back together

‘Cause baby baby baby I love the way you use my name



I love the way you use my name

I love the way you use my name

I love the way you use my name

It’s something that I can’t explain

I love the way you use my name



‘Cause it would give me so much pleasure

To let you let me down forever

‘Cause I can’t seem to drag myself away

And though I know I could do better

Just one word brings us back together

‘Cause baby baby baby I love the way you use my name



I love the way you use my name

I love the way you use my name

I love the way you use my name

I love the way you use my name





I love the way you use my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Soft's song "Name" explore the complicated emotions surrounding a toxic relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer admitting that they allow their partner to manipulate and mistreat them. Despite this, they cannot resist the pleasure they feel when their partner uses their name. The singer is aware that they should leave the relationship, but they are unable to let go.


As the song progresses, the singer explores their dissatisfaction with their current situation. They realize that they are never satisfied with what they have and can always strive to be better. However, even with this realization, they still cannot let go of their partner. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this point, showing that no matter how much they know they could do better, they cannot resist the pull of their partner and the way they use their name.


Overall, the lyrics of "Name" portray the complex emotions that can come with a toxic relationship. The singer knows they should leave, but they are unable to let go of their partner and the pleasure they feel when their name is used.


Line by Line Meaning

I let you push me around from pillar to post, yeah
I allow you to control me and direct me in any way you want.


And I’ll be making the most of it while I can stay in the palm of your hand
I will continue to enjoy being under your control while I can because I'm afraid of losing you.


But recently I’ve seen more mornings than I should’ve done
I have been spending too much time with you, and it's starting to concern me.


And ignored all of the warnings ‘bout feeling anything for anyone, anyone
I have disregarded all the advice that I should not develop deep feelings for anybody, including you.


‘Cause it would give me so much pleasure
The idea of doing this would make me extremely happy.


To let you let me down forever
To give you the opportunity to hurt me permanently by giving up on me.


‘Cause I can’t seem to drag myself away
I can't stop myself from being captivated by you and your actions.


And though I know I could do better
I understand that there are better opportunities for me if I walk away from this, but I can't.


Just one word brings us back together
You only need to say one word to bring us together because of the bond that we share.


‘Cause baby baby baby I love the way you use my name
I am intrigued by the way you address me with such love and affection.


I know I’ve set myself up for an irreparable loss
I have put myself in a position where there is no turning back from the heartbreak that's coming my way.


And I’ll be counting the cost of it in my head ‘til I’m emotionally dead
I will carry the emotional burden of this decision with me into the future until I am no longer able to feel any emotions.


It seems to be that I, I can never quite be satisfied
I am never fully satisfied with what I have, and I believe there is always room for something better.


With what’s sitting right in front of me - I could be so good if I tried, if I tried
I am fully aware of the potential that exists in front of me, but I am too afraid to work hard to achieve it.


I love the way you use my name
There's something about the way you address me that captivates me and makes me love you more.


It’s something that I can’t explain
I do not understand why the way you use my name has such a hold over me.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sophie Catherine Galpin

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