Give Me My Name Back
Meg Mac
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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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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.
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Released Date"Give Me My Name Back" was released on October 12, 2018.
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AlbumThe song was included in Meg Mac's second album titled "Hope."
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ThemeThe 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.
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RecognitionThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Social ImpactMeg 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.
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SongwritingKnown 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.
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Paul Mac ConnectionThe song was co-produced with musician Paul Mac, who is renowned in the Australian music industry.
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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.
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PerformanceMeg Mac has performed "Give Me My Name Back" in several live performances, including some of the biggest music festivals in Australia.
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Critical ReviewsMany music critics lauded the song for its emotional resonance, impactful lyrics, and Meg's raw vocal performance.
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