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Name Song

by Tara Kannangara

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Name Song 03:30
LYRICS: Why can't you say my name? Can you even pronounce it? It looks a little different I know you that you're scared You'll probably mess it up I don't know what to tell you? But it won't hurt you when you do Why can't you say my name? Can you even announce it? To a room full of your family Like your mom or dad Would you lower your voice when you get to the hard parts I know I'd probably do that too I wanna make it easy for you But it looks how it sounds ‘ I wanna make it easy for you But it looks how it sounds Just take a deep breath and sound it out slowly I swear it's really pretty Like an asteroid from space I'm just a minor planet who wants some attention Before I crash into the earth I want you to say it And I want you to know it The way you know Oprah Or even Jessica Biel It's a lot to ask so I shouldn't expect much It doesn't change how I feel I wanna make it easy for you But it looks how it sounds I wanna make it easy for you But it looks how it sounds I don't know what exotic means but I think you're gonna tell me Sounds vaguely erotic but in an unfamiliar way, you say You wanna get to know me better I get that it's a lot of letters Just give it your best shot Why can't you say my name? Can you even pronounce it? It looks a little different I know that you're scared You'll probably mess it up I don't know what to tell you But it won't kill you if you do I wanna make it easy for you But it looks how it sounds I wanna make it easy for you But it looks how it sounds

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“Is it ok for people to mispronounce my name? Of course. Is it ok for me to be sore about it sometimes? Definitely.”

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released September 21, 2023

Produced by Michael Fong, Tara Kannangara
Mixed by Michael Fong
Mastered by Noah Mintz

Performed by
Tara Kannangara - Vox/Trumpet
Chris Pruden - Synth
Matthew Fong - Guitar
Julian Anderson-Bowes - Bass
Mackenzie Longpre - Drums
Evan Cartwright - Drum Sample

Album Art: Good Job Hi Five - Brittany Farhat & Matthew Fong

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Tara Kannangara Toronto, Ontario

JUNO-nominated artist, Tara Kannangara is a second-generation, Sri Lankan-Canadian force of nature, giving you music that is deeply personal, genre-bending and culture blending. All this, encompassed by wild trumpet melodies, searing guitar lines, lush synths, and piercing lyricism will make you turn your head and listen. ... more

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