Hello, My Name Is
Matthew West
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Hello, my name is regret I’m pretty sure we have met Every single day of your life I’m the whisper inside Won’t let you forget Hello, my name is defeat I know you recognize me Just when you think you can win I’ll drag you right back down again ‘Til you’ve lost all belief These are the voices, these are the lies And I have believed them, for the very last time Hello, my name is child of the one true king I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, and I have been set free Amazing grace is the song I sing Hello, my name is child of the one true king I am no longer defined By all the wreckage behind The one who makes all things new Has proven it’s true Just take a look at my life Hello, my name is child of the one true king I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, and I have been set free Amazing grace is the song I sing Hello, my name is child of the one true king What a love the Father has lavished upon us That we should be called his children I am a child of the one true King What a love the Father has lavished upon us That we should be called his children Hello, my name is child of the one true king I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, and I have been set free Amazing grace is the song I sing Hello, my name is child of the one true king I am a child of the one true king
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Written by: MATTHEW WEST
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Hello, My Name Is" is a song by American contemporary Christian musician and songwriter, Matthew West.
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Album InformationThe song is from West's 2012 album titled "Into The Light."
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Chart Performance"Hello, My Name Is" topped the Billboard Christian Songs chart on May 4, 2013, and remained there for 17 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-standing No. 1 hit by any male artist on that chart.
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Song CompositionThe song’s narrative speaks of redefining oneself in God’s name rather than in the world’s terms. West wrote the song to encourage people to break away from negative labels and embrace their identity in Christ.
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InspirationThe lyrics to "Hello, My Name Is" were inspired by a man named Jordan, who wrote a letter to West in which he chronicled his journey to find a new identity after struggling with drug addiction.
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Creative ProcessAs with all songs on the "Into The Light" album, "Hello, My Name Is" was written during a time when West locked himself in a cabin with only a guitar, a piano, and over 20,000 stories shared by his fans. He used these stories as inspirations for his songs.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its uplifting message and West's vocal performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hello, My Name Is" features various individuals holding cards with negative self-labels, and then flipping them over to reveal their new identities in Christ.
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Awards"Hello, My Name Is" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 Dove Awards.
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ImpactThis song has become one of Matthew West's most recognized and performed songs, serving as an anthem for many about overcoming their struggles and reclaiming their identities in Christ.
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