OLIVER
- My Name Lyrics / with translationsSIKES
Strong men tremble when they hear it!
They've got cause enough to fear it!
It's much blacker than they smear it!
Nobody mentions...
My name!
Rich men hold their five-pound notes out --
Saves me emptying their couats out.
They know I could tear their throats out
Just to live up to...
My name!
Wiv me
Jemmy in me hand,
Lemme see the man who dares
Stop me.
Taking what I may
He can start to say his prayers!
Biceps like an iron girder,
Fit for doing of a murder,
If I just so much as heard a
Bloke even whisper...
(spoken) My name! Bill Sikes...
(sung) Some Toff, slumming wiv his valet,
Bumped into me in the alley
Now is eyes'll never tally
He'd never heard of ...
My name!
One bloke
Used to boast the claim
He could take my name in vain...
Poor bloke...
Shame 'e was so green
Never was 'e seen again!
Once bad -- What's the good of turning?
In hell, I'll be there-a-burning
Meanwhile, thing of what I'm earning
All on account of...
My name!
What is it? What is it? What is it?
NANCY
(spoken) Bill Sikes.
Strong men tremble when they hear it!
They've got cause enough to fear it!
It's much blacker than they smear it!
Nobody mentions...
My name!
Rich men hold their five-pound notes out --
Saves me emptying their couats out.
They know I could tear their throats out
Just to live up to...
My name!
Wiv me
Jemmy in me hand,
Lemme see the man who dares
Stop me.
Taking what I may
He can start to say his prayers!
Biceps like an iron girder,
Fit for doing of a murder,
If I just so much as heard a
Bloke even whisper...
(sung) Some Toff, slumming wiv his valet,
Bumped into me in the alley
Now is eyes'll never tally
He'd never heard of ...
My name!
One bloke
Used to boast the claim
He could take my name in vain...
Poor bloke...
Shame 'e was so green
Never was 'e seen again!
Once bad -- What's the good of turning?
In hell, I'll be there-a-burning
Meanwhile, thing of what I'm earning
All on account of...
My name!
What is it? What is it? What is it?
NANCY
(spoken) Bill Sikes.
Facts about My Name
✔️
My Name is written by Lionel Bart.
✔️
It is first released on December 13, 2010 as part of Oliver's album "Oliver The Musical" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
✔️
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the song 'My Name' by Oliver portrays a character named Bill Sikes who is feared and respected for his reputation of violence and ruthlessness. The lyrics demonstrate how his name functions as a weapon that creates fear in others because it gives him a dangerous reputation which people believe to be true. My name lyrics mostly emphasize the five emotions of anger, angst, empowerment, despair and self-reflection. The song emphasizes three main elements which include fear and intimidation, power and reputation, and the link between violence and revenge and the outcomes of having a bad reputation. The lyrics contain themes of violence and intimidation, as well as references to murder and threats, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The language and context create a narrative which requires parents to provide supervision.
✔️
My Name falls under the genre Soundtrack.
✔️
My Name song length is 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Who wrote My Name lyrics?
My Name is written by Lionel Bart.
✔️
When was My Name released?
It is first released on December 13, 2010 as part of Oliver's album "Oliver The Musical" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind My Name lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the song 'My Name' by Oliver portrays a character named Bill Sikes who is feared and respected for his reputation of violence and ruthlessness. The lyrics demonstrate how his name functions as a weapon that creates fear in others because it gives him a dangerous reputation which people believe to be true. My name lyrics mostly emphasize the five emotions of anger, angst, empowerment, despair and self-reflection. The song emphasizes three main elements which include fear and intimidation, power and reputation, and the link between violence and revenge and the outcomes of having a bad reputation. The lyrics contain themes of violence and intimidation, as well as references to murder and threats, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The language and context create a narrative which requires parents to provide supervision.
✔️
Which genre is My Name?
My Name falls under the genre Soundtrack.
✔️
How long is the song My Name?
My Name song length is 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Hottest Lyrics with Videos
8cdadfbaf1e657e5e19e95f296a19e15
Songwriter(s): Lionel BartRecord Label(s): 2010 Excalibur Recordings
Official lyrics by
Meaning to "My Name" song lyrics
My Name
Oliver
Oliver
