We Were Evergreen are a Parisian alternative indie-electro-pop trio formed … Read Full Bio ↴We Were Evergreen are a Parisian alternative indie-electro-pop trio formed in 2008. The band are currently based in the UK. Their shape-shifting pop songs blend folk melodies, electro beats and exotic rhythms. The next single, “Baby Blue”, is due to be released on 4 June.

Michael Liot – vocals, ukulele, guitar, banjo, trumpet
Fabienne Débarre – vocals, keyboards, xylophone, glockenspiel, marimba, harmonica
William Serfass – vocals, percussions, rhythm loop, bass, electric guitar

Baby Blue
We Were Evergreen Lyrics

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Waiting in the vain again
waiting in the., waiting in the vain ohh
the concert to the end
setting out to all your friends
setting out to you
telling we are accidents just waiting to happen
nobody knows my name
nobody knows my

nobody knows my name
nobody knows my
Why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my name
Why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my
guess you will know my, guess you will know my name
Standing in the light again
standing in the.
standing in the light where I can ever see the end
looking for my common sense
looking for my
looking but I just can't find it
it did I ever had it
nobody knows my name
nobody knows my
do you wanna know my name
do you wanna know my
Why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my name
Why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my
somebody say my, somebody say my name
somebody say my name
2 x
nobody knows my, nobody knows my name
somebody say my, somebody say my name

nobody knows my, nobody knows my name
somebody say my, somebody say my name

Overall Meaning

The song "Baby Blue" by We Were Evergreen tells a story of a protagonist who is waiting and searching for something or someone, possibly for recognition or identity. The repeated lines "nobody knows my name" and "why don't you ask my name" could suggest a sense of invisibility or lack of belonging. The singer feels like an accident waiting to happen, possibly reflecting a feeling of being lost or directionless. The opening lines mention waiting in vain, which could symbolize a feeling of time passing without a clear purpose. The mention of a concert and friends could suggest a social setting, where the singer is surrounded by people but still feels isolated.

The chorus repeats the singer's plea for someone to recognize their existence, with the line "somebody say my name" becoming increasingly urgent. The mention of standing in the light could represent a desire to be seen or heard. The line "looking for my common sense" could indicate a struggle to find a sense of purpose or direction.

Overall, the lyrics of "Baby Blue" convey a sense of searching for one's place in the world, a desire to be recognized and heard, and a feeling of being lost or directionless. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's urgency to be acknowledged.

Line by Line Meaning

Waiting in the vain again, waiting in the., waiting in the vain ohh
I am waiting for something or someone, but it feels hopeless and futile, yet I can't help but keep waiting and hoping.

the concert to the end, setting out to all your friends, setting out to you
Even though the concert is over, I am still on this journey, sharing it with everyone I know, including you.

telling we are accidents just waiting to happen, nobody knows my name, nobody knows my, nobody knows my name, nobody knows my
I feel like an accident waiting to happen, like I am not in control of my life or my future. And no one really knows me or understands what I am going through.

Why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my name, why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my, guess you will know my, guess you will know my name
I wish someone would take the time to ask me my name, to get to know me, because then they would understand who I am and what I am going through.

Standing in the light again, standing in the., standing in the light where I can ever see the end
I am once again in the spotlight, where everything is clear and exposed, but it also makes me feel like I am stuck in this moment with no clear way out.

looking for my common sense, looking for my, looking but I just can't find it, did I ever had it, nobody knows my name, nobody knows my
I am searching for my sense of logic or reason, but it seems lost or maybe I never had it to begin with. And no one really knows me well enough to provide any insight or guidance.

do you wanna know my name, do you wanna know my, Why don't you ask my, why don't you ask my, somebody say my, somebody say my name
I am reaching out to others, hoping they will take the initiative to ask me my name or to recognize my existence.

2 x, nobody knows my, nobody knows my name, somebody say my, somebody say my name, nobody knows my, nobody knows my name, somebody say my, somebody say my name
This refrain repeats the main theme of the song: that no one really knows me or understands the challenges I face, and I am desperately seeking acknowledgement and recognition from others.

Writer(s): Michael Rene Liot, William Jean Serfass, Fabienne Claire Debarre Copyright: Because Ed., Camille Herbert

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