Nowhere
Journey of Futility: Paul Armfield's 'Nowhere' Unveiled
Lyrics
When the party is over we're the last ones to know
Despite being at the party, we are unaware of its end.
But the first ones to leave when the time comes to go
We are quick to leave when it's time to depart.
With scabs on our knuckles and grease in our hair
Physical signs of roughness – knuckle scabs, greasy hair.
With rocks in our pockets we ain't going nowhere
Carrying burdens or troubles symbolized by rocks in pockets.
With miles in the headlights and stones round our waist
Traveling with a significant distance behind us, burdened.
With a left-handed awkwardness to Dover with haste
Hurrying awkwardly towards Dover with a sense of urgency.
Blinking shortsightedly with a thousand-yard-stare
Blinking shortsightedly, possibly implying a lack of foresight.
With no smiles on our passports 'cause we ain't going nowhere
No evidence of joy or happiness in official documents.
We ain't going nowhere, not a hint of the breeze in our hair
Reiteration that we are not progressing or achieving anything.
Not a hint of a clue what to wear
No sign of improvement or change in our circumstances.
We foolishly stare at the sun
Engaging in senseless behavior, staring at the sun without purpose.
Blinded by the glare, unable to see what we've done
Blinded and unable to comprehend the consequences of our actions.
Standing there trousers undone
Symbolic disarray – trousers undone, indicating disorder.
English and foolish and dumb
Characterizing ourselves as English, foolish, and ignorant.
Ignorant, arrogant, numb
Describing a state of arrogance and emotional numbness.
We ain't going nowhere
Emphasis on stagnation or lack of progress.
Pulling together on both ends of a rope
Collaborative effort, but the result is not positive or productive.
While the crows in the guttering pull up the green shoots of hope
Negative influences (crows) hindering the growth of hope.
Signing crosses on ballot sheets like kisses on air
Making choices (voting) without meaningful impact.
As we wave from the terminal, 'cause we ain't going nowhere
Parting farewell without any actual destination or progress.
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