Nerve
Unraveling Urban Tales: Do Nothing's 'Nerve' Explores Societal Fractures
Lyrics
They’re gonna
Anticipation of being terminated from a job.
fire you in the morning
Suggesting the firing will happen in the morning.
if you don’t get right
Emphasis on the need to correct or improve.
all our souvenirs
Possessions or memories of success.
of glory
Symbolic reference to past achievements.
in a big blue pile
Imagery of discarded success in a pile.
why don’t you finish
Encouragement to complete a task or goal.
what you started
Completion of an unfinished endeavor.
and let your new friend stay
Suggestion to let a new acquaintance stay.
for the night
Indication of the duration of the stay.
or for forever
Consideration of a prolonged visit.
and you
An expression of indifference or detachment.
see if i care
Asserting a lack of concern or interest.
creatures glide along
Imagery of creatures moving through the city.
the pavement into
Description of creatures entering social spaces.
restaurants and bars
Specific mention of restaurants and bars.
traders slink into
Traders entering a warehouse, possibly for unethical purposes.
the warehouse
Continuation of traders' activities.
to go and get the jerk
Reference to confronting the person in charge.
in charge
Suggesting manipulation or deception by those in power.
feather bedding for the
Luxury or comfort for a central figure.
centrefold
Reference to an attractive centerfold model.
from up there our lawn
Symbolic description of a personal space.
is a little piece of paper
Metaphorical representation of a small, vulnerable space.
what did you just call me?
Questioning a derogatory remark or label.
where’d you get the
Inquiring about the origin of an insult or accusation.
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Repetition of the word "nerve," expressing frustration or resignation at not learning from experiences.
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-r
-v
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-i’m sorry
-i guess i’ll
-never learn
-these kind of things they
Acknowledging the frequency of certain events.
happen all the time
Suggesting a pragmatic attitude toward negative occurrences.
there’s no use in
Discouraging emotional investment in such situations.
taking it to heart
Highlighting the fleeting nature of challenges.
there is a lifetime
Emphasizing the long time span available for experiences.
yawning out ahead
Encouragement to reveal one's true self after returning home.
come home and show me
Invitation or request for authenticity.
who you really are
Challenging someone to display their true identity.
what did you just call me?
Repetition of questioning a derogatory term.
where’d you get the
Reiterating the inquiry about the origin of an insult.
n
Repetition of the word "nerve," expressing ongoing frustration or acceptance of not learning.
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-r
-v
-e
-i’m sorry
-i guess i’ll
-never learn
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