What's My Name?

The song "What's My Name?" by My First Story delves into the profound struggle of self-identity and the quest for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. The repeated question, "Do you know what’s my name?" signifies a deep existential crisis, where the protagonist feels lost and devoid of a sense of self. This loss is emphasized by the lines, "I lost myself! There was nothing inside," and "I lost myself! There was nowhere to hide now!" These lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with an internal void and the absence of a safe space to retreat to.

The song's chorus, with its plea to "Bring me back!" and the Japanese lines, "Yowakute ushinate tsuyoku natte," which translate to "I became weak and lost, but grew stronger," suggests a journey of resilience and self-reclamation. The protagonist acknowledges the pain and confusion of their current state but also expresses a desire to overcome these challenges. The lyrics, "Sakende kowarete miushinatte, Me no mae ni hirogaru sekai dake ga subete janaikara!" meaning "Shouting, breaking, losing sight, the world spreading out before me is not everything!" highlight a realization that the visible world is not the entirety of existence, and there is more to discover and understand.

The song also touches on themes of perseverance and the importance of support from others. The lines, "Deatte kawatte sasae atte, Kono hibi ga tsudzuku to shinjite," which mean "Meeting, changing, supporting each other, believing these days will continue," underscore the significance of human connections in the journey of self-discovery. The protagonist's resolve to keep moving forward, despite the cyclical nature of their struggles, is encapsulated in the final lines, "Kurikaeshi kirikaeshi susunde iku no," meaning "Repeating, changing, moving forward." This reflects a commitment to growth and transformation, even in the face of recurring challenges.