Did You Forget My Name
The White Wires Lyrics
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I see you on 53rd and 3rd street and what do you say
I see you getting all flirty and what do you say
I see you getting all dirty and what do you say
I don't care if we talk about it or not
It's not the same
I don't care if we talk about it or not
I see you walking down her street and what do you say
I see you on 53rd and 3rd street and what do you say
I see you cruising on your feet and what do you say
I see you you're getting all flirty and what do you say
I don't care if we talk about it or not
It's not the same
I don't care if we talk about it or not
Did you forget my name
The White Wires's song "Did You Forget My Name" is a fast-paced, energetic track that cycles through various scenarios in which the singer confronts a former lover who appears to have moved on. The repeated lines "I see you walking down her street and what do you say" and "I see you getting all flirty and what do you say" depict the singer's disbelief and anger at the former lover's actions. The alternative location "53rd and 3rd street" is a reference to the Ramones song of the same name, adding to the punk rock vibe of the track.
The chorus of "I don't care if we talk about it or not, it's not the same, did you forget my name" suggests that the singer feels forgotten and unimportant to the former lover, and that no amount of conversation can change that fact. The repetition of the line "did you forget my name" adds to this feeling of being insignificant and overlooked.
Overall, the song captures the frustration and hurt of a relationship that has ended and one person has seemingly moved on while the other is struggling to come to terms with the breakup. The fast tempo and catchy melody make it an enjoyable track to listen to, even as it explores themes of heartbreak and rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you walking down her street and what do you say
I noticed you walking down the same street as her and wondered what you said to each other.
I see you on 53rd and 3rd street and what do you say
I noticed you on a specific street corner and wondered what you said to each other.
I see you getting all flirty and what do you say
I noticed you two flirting and wondered what you were saying to each other.
I see you getting all dirty and what do you say
I noticed you two becoming physically intimate and wondered what you were saying to each other.
I don't care if we talk about it or not
I don't mind if we don't discuss what you said or did with her.
It's not the same
Things have changed and it feels different now.
Did you forget my name
I feel like you're becoming distant and forgetting about me.
I see you cruising on your feet and what do you say
I noticed you walking around aimlessly and wondered what you were saying to yourself.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.