I figured it out too late
Gave too much power to a name
Put too much stock in a game
It was never my intention to play
I learned the secret behind my pain
I'd doubt myself and work in shame
I'd make mistakes and I'd shift blame
To anyone who'd hear me sing
So call me by my name
I never was a king
Call me by my name
Call me by my name
I should be careful about what I say
I'm not an avenue for hate
I'm just a man with heart ache
It's not the easiest to take
I know you've had your problems too
You've been busy finding you
And I've been busy finding me
And right now I'm just in between
So call me by my name
I never was a king
Call me by my name
Call me by my name