Give Me My Name Back

Meg Mac

About Give Me My Name Back

"Give Me My Name Back" is a song recorded by Australian singer Meg Mac and released on 12 October 2018. It is the lead single from her second studio album Hope due for release in June 2019. Upon release Mac told Billboard: "'Give Me My Name Back' is a song for those who have suffered emotional and physical abuse, it's for the women who are standing up and speaking out, those discriminated against in the LGBTQI community, the Indigenous people of Australia and the children abused by the church. It's for everyone who has lost an important part of themselves and need to reclaim their identity, dignity and self-worth in order to move forward with their lives." 


Year:
2018
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Afraid of the moment
Have I forgotten the way to see it in?
"Drink it all up", they say
"Drink it all up, before it's gone"
But I'ma rest up 'cause I got a long way to go home
But I can't go home without it
But I can't go home without it

Give me my name back
Give me my name back

I guess I'm gonna watch them all fall behind
'Cause I know wherever I go
Wherever I go
They say, "Drink it all up"
They say, "Drink it all up, before it's gone"
But I'ma rest up 'cause I got a long way to go home
But I can't go home without it
I can't go home without it

Give me my name back
(Give me my name back)
What are they gonna call me now?
I want it all back
And what are they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)
And what're they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)

Stand up, say it, please
Stand up, say it, my name
Give me my name back
Stand up, say it, please
Stand up, say it, my name
Give me my name back (back, back)

Well
Give me my name back
What are they gonna call me now?
I want it all back
And what are they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)
And what're they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)
What are they gonna call me now?
I want it all back
And what are they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)
And what're they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)
And what're they gonna call me now?
(Give me my name back)

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Meg Mac

Megan Sullivan McInerney (born 6 July 1990 in Sydney, Australia), known by her stage name Meg Mac, is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. She signed to littleBIGMAN records in 2014, locally, and 300 Entertainment in United States. more »

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Written by: Megan McInerney, Myles Wootton

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Meg Mac" is an Australian singer-songwriter who is known for her soulful pop music.
Released Date
"Give Me My Name Back" was released on October 12, 2018.
Album
The song was included in Meg Mac's second album titled "Hope."
Theme
The song is a powerful and emotional anthem that chronicles victims of loss – those who have lost their home, their love, their freedom, their identity, and their future to various circumstances.
Recognition
The song featured in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018, which is a music listener poll hosted by the publicly-funded, national Australian radio station, Triple J.
Music Video
The music video for "Give Me My Name Back" was directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore who is known for her involvement in "Her Sound, Her Story", a documentary about women in the Australian music industry.
Social Impact
Meg Mac stated that the song aims to empower people to stand up and demand their worth, perfect for campaigns promoting women's rights or any form of equality.
Songwriting
Known for her introspective songwriting, Meg was inspired to write "Give Me My Name Back" as a call to arms for people whose identities have been taken away from them.
Paul Mac Connection
The song was co-produced with musician Paul Mac, who is renowned in the Australian music industry.
Influence
"Give Me My Name Back" showcases the artist's love for soul and RnB music with its powerful chorus backed by the elegant blending of the piano, strings, and her distinctive emotive voice.
Performance
Meg Mac has performed "Give Me My Name Back" in several live performances, including some of the biggest music festivals in Australia.
Critical Reviews
Many music critics lauded the song for its emotional resonance, impactful lyrics, and Meg's raw vocal performance.

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