My Name
Winston Charlie Lyrics
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I'm gonna hide my eyes from your crimson sin
No sacrife can make atonement again
The blood is on your hands: You should be ashamed
You won't forget my name!
You won't forget my name!
Take your final step and plummet over the edge
You listened to the snake! I won't take any blame
Now here's my breath in your face,
I leave you up in flames.
You won't forget my name!
You won't forget my name!
Behold! The angel's singing sweet
For righteousness; a cry!
He sings for you so tenderly:
"Apple of my eye!"
Stay right where you are;
Don't be foolish to try any courageous moves
You won't be saving lives
I didn't do all I've done for you to put me to shame
Now in your final hour my legacy remains
You won't forget my name!
You won't forget my name!
Behold! The angel's singing sweet
For righteousness; a cry!
He sings for you so tenderly:
"Apple of my eye!"
These lyrics suggest the singer is not remorseful for the chaos in the life of the person they are addressing. They refuse to take any blame for the actions and the sins of the listener as they believe they shouldn't be held accountable for them. The singer warns the listener of their decision to leave and bids them farewell, hoping that they will meet their doom by jumping over an edge. The singer blames the listener for being gullible and listening to someone that they shouldn't have. They also state that they did everything they could to prevent this situation and will not allow themselves to be blamed for it.
The chorus implies that the singer believes their name will always be remembered by the listener, possibly in a negative context. The verse that follows features an angel singing about righteousness and reiterating how important the listener was to them. Nevertheless, the singer warns the listener to stay put and not to try to escape as there is no hope of saving lives. The singer reminds the listener that their legacy will remain in their final hours. There is also an allusion to Adam and Eve's story with the mention of the "apple of my eye", which could imply that the singer thinks of the listener as responsible for their own downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't apologise for the mess that you're in
I don't feel sorry for the situation you're in, as it's your own doing
I'm gonna hide my eyes from your crimson sin
I'm not going to witness or be a part of your wrongdoing
No sacrife can make atonement again
There's nothing you can do to make up for your wrong actions
The blood is on your hands: You should be ashamed
You are responsible for the consequences of your actions and should feel guilty about them
You won't forget my name!
You will always remember the impact I had on your life
So now I say goodbye and this to you, I pledge:
I am leaving you and making a promise
Take your final step and plummet over the edge
I am urging you to take final, drastic action
You listened to the snake! I won't take any blame
You made a bad decision, and I won't be held responsible
Now here's my breath in your face, I leave you up in flames.
I'm expressing my anger and leaving you to face the consequences of your actions
Behold! The angel's singing sweet for righteousness; a cry!
The pure and righteous are being celebrated
He sings for you so tenderly: 'Apple of my eye!'
You are being celebrated as someone special and beloved
Stay right where you are;
Don't try to escape or make a move
Don't be foolish to try any courageous moves
Don't be foolish enough to try and change things
You won't be saving lives
Your actions won't make a positive impact
I didn't do all I've done for you to put me to shame
I did everything for you to not disappoint me
Now in your final hour my legacy remains
In the end, I will be remembered for what I did
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paranoidowlet
mind-blowing song, especially compared to their usual more light-hearted style...I'm getting slight Muse vibes from this one for some reason:)
Liss
I'd love to hear muse cover this, actually =]
Chantal
Je pense utiliser cette chanson pour mes obsèques tellement elle me touche au plus profond du cœur. Merci parce que malgré cette melancolie elle est joyeuse et entrainante.
Sasu123456789x1
this song is so perfect!!!
Mr.Robot
Genius outstanding performer
Sascha Leib
The absoute highlight in an album that is full of great songs!
Gazeraspyn
Amazing how it all comes together.
Jesper van der Kaa
Goosebumps..
Alain CORRE
magnifique simplement Mr Winston...
0secretusername0
James Bond written all over it