Nothing
Yearning Shadows: Embracing Emptiness in 'Nothing' by Mom Dad & Me
Lyrics
I want nothing at all
I desire to have nothing.
You never came when I called
You didn't respond when I called.
And you're never home
You are consistently absent from home.
To see the faces on the wall
I observe faces on the wall, perhaps photographs or memories.
The people you'd like to know
These are people you'd like to know or have known.
But I want nothing at all
I reiterate my desire for nothing.
I want nothing at all
Reaffirming the wish for nothing.
I see the red smoke runnin around the storm
I witness a symbolic red smoke encircling a storm.
After the lightning strike at the place you were born
After a significant event (lightning strike) at your place of origin.
But you don't know
You lack awareness of how roses grow.
How the roses grow
A metaphorical reference to the complexities of love.
You pick one up and another falls
Picking up one rose causes another to fall, possibly expressing the transient nature of relationships.
This love is a catacomb
Describing love as a catacomb, suggesting hidden or buried emotions.
But you're safe
You are in a state of safety or security.
I want nothing at all
Reiterating the desire for nothing.
I want it all now
Contradicting the desire for nothing with a sudden desire for everything.
You let your colors show
You reveal your true colors or emotions.
And the light sneaks through the blinds
Light penetrates through the blinds, possibly symbolizing hope.
You're tired of cryin in your nights alone
You are weary of crying during lonely nights.
But I want nothing at all
Despite previous declarations, the desire for nothing is reiterated.
I want nothing at all
Stating the desire for nothing once again.
I see the red smoke runnin around the storm
Revisiting the image of red smoke around a storm, possibly symbolizing turmoil.
After the lightning strikes at the place you were born
Reflecting on the aftermath of a significant event at one's place of origin.
But you don't know
Similar to line 11, highlighting a lack of understanding about the flow of life or emotions.
How the river flows
A metaphorical reference to trying to understand the unpredictable nature of a river.
You try to touch it but it's gettin low
Attempting to touch the river, but it's diminishing, possibly signifying a challenge or loss.
Pray the rain makes a miracle
Expressing hope for a miraculous change, possibly through rain.
Someday
Anticipating a positive transformation someday.
I want nothing at all
Reaffirming the desire for nothing.
Yeah I want nothing at all
Repeating the wish for nothing.
I want nothing at all
Restating the desire for nothing.
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