Accomplish Nothing
Embracing Life's Simplicity: Accomplishing Nothing with Ian McConnellLyrics
What if I accomplish nothing?
Contemplating the possibility of achieving nothing in life.
Would that really be so bad?
Questioning whether accomplishing nothing would be a negative outcome.
What if I make enough to live until I die
Considering a life with just enough to sustain oneself without leaving a significant impact.
cnd leave no mark behind
Expressing the idea of not leaving a lasting legacy or mark on the world.
What's really wrong
Raising the question of what is fundamentally wrong with such a modest existence.
With that?
Challenging the perceived negativity associated with accomplishing nothing significant.
Why am I any different from your average bird
Comparing oneself to common living entities like birds, bacteria, or ferns.
Bacterium or hanging fern
Highlighting the universality of life and its cycles.
That takes a turn alive on earth
Reflecting on the shared experience of being alive on Earth and the eventual return to the earth.
Then feeds the worms
Emphasizing the inevitability of mortality and the cycle of life.
I'm guaranteed that one thing
Acknowledging the certainty of death as a universal experience.
So what if I accomplish nothing
Revisiting the idea of accomplishing nothing with a sense of acceptance.
cny long term goals feel silly
Criticizing the perceived silliness of setting long-term goals.
With the speed at which the world has changed
Noting the rapid pace of societal changes and its impact on long-term planning.
cny kind of plan of 5, 10, 15 years
Suggesting skepticism towards making plans spanning 5, 10, or 15 years.
Good luck to you, and cheers
Wishing good luck to those making long-term plans, acknowledging their unpredictability.
Nobody's got that range
Asserting the rarity of individuals possessing the ability to plan for an extensive future.
It feels kinda sci-fi, but it won't be long
Speculating on the futuristic nature of long-term goals, despite their current feasibility.
Til cI writes a better song
Expressing confidence in surpassing one's own achievements with time.
Than I'd happen upon on my own
Highlighting the potential for unexpected discoveries or accomplishments.
cnd I'm not sad or angry, really
Clarifying a lack of negative emotions despite questioning long-term goals.
But any long term goals feel silly
Reiterating the perceived silliness of having long-term goals.
I just wanna walk in the woods with a friend
Expressing a simple desire to enjoy nature with a friend.
Before everything ends
Desiring a basic, meaningful experience before the end of life.
Play a video game
Mentioning a wish to engage in leisure activities like playing video games.
In a world that's pretend
Describing the appeal of immersing oneself in a fictional world.
Fall in love, read a book
Listing various activities that contribute to a fulfilling life.
Play the piano, learn to cook
Expressing a desire to learn and experience different aspects of life.
Have an interesting life til it stops
Aspiring to have an interesting and fulfilling life until it comes to an end.
What if I accomplish nothing?
Repeating the contemplation of accomplishing nothing with a questioning tone.
(Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing)
Repeating the idea of achieving nothing as a contemplative statement.
Yeah!
Adding emphasis and affirmation to the idea of accomplishing nothing.
I just wanna walk in the woods with a friend
Reiterating the desire for a simple experience in nature with a friend.
Before everything ends
Expressing the wish for meaningful connections and experiences before the end of life.
Play a video game
Repeating the desire to engage in leisure activities within a fictional world.
In a world that's pretend
Reiterating the appeal of escaping reality through activities like playing video games.
Fall in love, read a book
Reaffirming the importance of various activities for a fulfilling life.
Play the piano, learn to cook
Expressing the desire to cultivate new skills and experiences, such as playing the piano and cooking.
Have an interesting life til it stops
Emphasizing the importance of leading an interesting life until its inevitable end.
What if I accomplish nothing?
Posing the contemplative question of the significance of accomplishing nothing.
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