The Mavericks won Vocal Group of the Year at the Country Music Awards in 1995 and 1996. They won a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Country Performance by Duo/Group with Vocals. Their version of "Blue Moon" was featured in Tom Hanks' 1995 motion picture "Apollo 13".
Members
* Raul Malo - vocals
* Robert Reynolds - bass
* Paul Deakin - drums
* Eddie Perez - guitar
Former members
* David Lee Holt - guitar (1991 - 1994)
* Nick Kane - guitar (1994 - 2003)
That's Not My Name
The Mavericks Lyrics
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That's what they'll call me
That's not my name
Teardrops, Mister Teardrops
Sometimes they'll call me
That's not my name
It's another to be known as just the biggest fool in town
Teardrops, Mister Teardrops
That's what they call me
That's not my name
It's one thing to be known as Mister Runaround
It's another to be known as just the biggest fool in town
Lonely, Mister Lonely
That's what they call me
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
The Mavericks's song That's Not My Name is a song about how people are often defined by the names that they are given by others. The song tells the story of a man who is known by several different names, all of which do not accurately reflect who he truly is. When he is called "Lonely" or "Teardrops," it is not a reflection of his own feelings but rather how others see him. He is trying to tell people that their perception of him is wrong and that he is more than just a label.
The song highlights the importance of being seen and heard for who we truly are, rather than simply being defined by labels given to us by others. It's easy to be called by a name that does not reflect who we truly are, but it's important to advocate for ourselves and to reject labels that don't fit. The song's message encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not to let others define them.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely, Mister Lonely
People call me Mister Lonely, but that's not the true representation of my identity.
That's what they'll call me
People label me as lonely as that's what they think I am.
That's not my name
However, that's not who I truly am and I don't wish to be called that.
Teardrops, Mister Teardrops
At times, I am known as Mister Teardrops by some individuals.
Sometimes they'll call me
Sometimes I am known as someone who cries easily and thus is called teardrops.
It's one thing to be known as Mister Runaround
It's understandable to be labeled as someone who is always on the move, but not at the cost of being seen as the biggest fool around town.
It's another to be known as just the biggest fool in town
Being considered as the biggest fool in town isn't a desirable label for anyone, even if being Mister Runaround is justifiable.
That's what they call me
People label me as Teardrops, which is not indicative of my true identity.
That's not my name
Being called by a label that doesn't define who I am isn't something I want for myself.
That's not my name
I want people to call me by a name that truly represents me, not by a label that's not true.
That's not my name
My identity cannot be limited to just one label, hence the label that people might use to call me isn't my true name.
That's not my name
Being called by a name that isn't my true name is something I don't want for myself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: WALLY WILSON, RAUL MALO
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