Ive Got a Name was composed by Charles Fox (music) and Norman Gimbel (lyrics) and popularized by Jim Croce in 1973. It was released after Croces sudden death in a plane crash, serving as a poignant reminder of his talent and passion for music. The song speaks to the importance of staying true to oneself and persevering despite challenges.
Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road I've got a name, I've got a name Like the singin' bird and the croakin' toad I've got a name, I've got a name And I carry it with me like my daddy did But I'm livin' the dream that he kept hid
Movin' me down the highway Rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
Like the north wind whistlin' down the sky I've got a song, I've got a song Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry I've got a song, I've got a song And I carry it with me and I sing it loud If it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud
Movin' me down the highway Rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by
And I'm gonna go there free
Like the fool I am and I'll always be I've got a dream, I've got a dream They can change their minds but they can't change me I've got a dream, I've got a dream Oh, I know I could share it if you want me to If you're going my way, I'll go with you
Movin' me down the highway Rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by Movin' me down the highway Rollin' me down the highway Movin' ahead so life won't ... pass me by