Nobody Knows
Unrequited Longing: A Tale of Unseen Beauty
Lyrics
Oh, nobody knows
Expressing a sense of anonymity and isolation, feeling that no one truly understands or knows the speaker.
how it feels when you're close
Describing the indescribable emotions when someone is physically near, suggesting a complex and intense connection.
the thing is I never did feel before
Reflecting on the novelty of experiencing deep emotions, indicating a departure from previous emotional states.
Oh, I thought many times
Recalling contemplation about emptiness, portraying a recurring theme of loneliness in the speaker's life.
emptiness an old friend of mine
Personifying emptiness as an "old friend," indicating a familiarity and long-standing relationship with loneliness.
This presence of yours
Suggesting that the presence of someone specific is intensifying the speaker's sadness.
brings a whole new sadness to my soul
Expressing the profound impact of the mentioned presence on the speaker's soul, deepening their emotional turmoil.
All I can feel is you
Repeating the idea that the speaker's emotions are overwhelmingly centered around this particular person.
All I can feel is you
-Oh, once in a while
Expressing a desire for companionship, asking someone to join the speaker.
why won't you come sit by my side
Expressing a longing for closeness, inviting the person to sit beside the speaker.
Do you wanna hear my story
Prompting the question of whether the listener wants to hear the speaker's life story, suggesting a need for understanding.
In fact, it's not about me
Clarifying that the story is not solely about the speaker, implying broader themes and shared experiences.
But let's be real
Acknowledging the improbability of a romantic connection due to perceived differences in attractiveness and social status.
this could never happen
-You're way too pretty
-and I'm nobody
-But let's be real
Reiterating the impossibility of a romantic relationship, emphasizing the perceived gap in attractiveness and social standing.
this could never happen
-You're way too pretty
-and I'm nobody
-hey!
Adding a casual and possibly self-deprecating interjection, breaking the seriousness of the previous lines.
Oh, nobody knows
Repeating the earlier themes of the impact of the person's presence, emphasizing the sadness it brings to the speaker.
how it feels when you're close
-the thing is I never did feel before
-Oh, I thought many times,
-emptiness ain't no friend of mine
-This presence of yours,
-brings a whole new sadness to my soul
-All I can feel is you
Emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the speaker's feelings, reinforcing the focus on the specific person.
All I can feel is you
-In fact I'm starting to think
Expressing doubt about compliments received from the speaker's mother, hinting at a lack of confidence and self-worth.
that mom might be lying
-when she tells me I'm handsome
-Oh cause no one will give me some!
Conveying frustration and loneliness, possibly related to a lack of romantic or intimate relationships.
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