Yes Nice began as a duo-recording project for Nathaniel Wong and Scott McKellar, but soon grew into a full band. They record independently, and have toured across Canada. There live show is a work of art with the virtuosic drummer Peter Hendrickson, the wunderkind keyboardist Jillian McKellar and violinist Erin Wong.
YOUR NAME
Yes Nice Lyrics
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Through the noisy rhyming scheme
My mind was beginning
My pictures were sure
That I drew in the carpet
The silent times when the dead were moving on
Now I wrote you name down on the stone
I could never lay it down
And I wrote your name with heaven's pen
And gave it to the minds of men
They could talk it
They could talk it loud
Now I write your name down on a river
I write you name down on the ocean
Where your ashes were poured
Where my dreaming had run from me
I write your name down on the river
I write your name down on the sea
Where Jesus walked
Where my sins washed away
In your heart
In your heart
Some say you've got to find your answers here
Some say you've got to find your answers clear
The lyrics to Yes Nice's song "Your Name" contain several references to the idea of remembrance and the power of names. The opening lines of the song describe a moment of youth and discovery, where the singer first hears the name of a person who will continue to be important to them throughout their life. The metaphor of pictures drawn in the carpet suggests a sense of searching and exploration, with the singer trying to find their way through a confusing world.
As the song progresses, the theme of remembrance becomes more pronounced. The singer writes the person's name on a stone, holding it above their "throne" in a gesture of reverence and respect. The use of biblical imagery, including references to both "heaven's pen" and Jesus walking on the sea, adds a layer of spiritual significance to the act of remembering.
The final lines of the song offer a contrast between different approaches to finding answers in life. Some people believe that clarity can be found in the tangible world, while others see meaning in more abstract concepts like the power of a name. Ultimately, the song suggests that the act of remembering can have a profound impact on our perception of the world and our place within it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first heard your name I was young and wandering
As a youth, I stumbled upon your name amidst a profusion of other words.
Through the noisy rhyming scheme
The sounds and rhythms surrounding me were chaotic and distracting.
My mind was beginning
My thoughts were just starting to take shape.
My pictures were sure
The images in my head were vivid and distinct.
That I drew in the carpet
I etched out imaginary scenes with my fingers in the fibers of the carpet.
The silent times when the dead were moving on
There were moments of stillness and contemplation amidst the hustle and bustle of life and death.
Now I wrote you name down on the stone
I inscribed your name onto a permanent surface to preserve its memory.
And held it high above your throne
I elevated your name to a position of honor and reverence.
I could never lay it down
I couldn't forget about your name or its significance.
And I wrote your name with heaven's pen
I used a divine tool to inscribe your name, as it was otherworldly in meaning and importance.
And gave it to the minds of men
I propagated your name among people's thoughts and consciousness.
They could talk it
Others could discuss and share your name with one another.
They could talk it loud
Others could proclaim your name boldly and confidently.
Now I write your name down on a river
I imprinted your name onto a flowing body of water which represents change and transformation.
I write you name down on the ocean
I etched your name onto a vast expanse, symbolizing your grandeur and enduring presence.
Where your ashes were poured
Where your physical body was laid to rest.
Where my dreaming had run from me
Where my optimistic ideals and aspirations had evaded me.
Where Jesus walked
Where a divine figure or spiritual presence had roamed.
Where my sins washed away
A place of spiritual purification and forgiveness where my wrongdoings were absolved.
In your heart
A place of sentimental value where your name holds a special significance.
Some say you've got to find your answers here
Some people believe that the answers to life's questions can be found in tangible, earthly sources.
Some say you've got to find your answers clear
Others believe that the answers lie in more intangible, abstract things that require more introspection and reflection.
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.