Mr. Nobody
Unseen Mischief: Decoding the Mysterious Mr. Nobody
Lyrics
I know a funny little man
The speaker introduces a peculiar individual, Mr. Nobody.
As quiet as a mouse
Describes Mr. Nobody as extremely quiet, using a simile to emphasize his silence.
In everybody's housel
Suggests that Mr. Nobody is present in everyone's home, subtly influencing things.
Yet one and old agree
Implies a consensus among young and old that Mr. Nobody is responsible for mishaps.
That every plate we break
Points out a common belief that Mr. Nobody is behind every broken plate.
Or every glass webreak
Expands on the notion, attributing all broken glasses to Mr. Nobody.
Was cracked by Mr.
Introduces a repetition, emphasizing that Mr. Nobody is involved in breakages.
The papers that are lost who had them last but he?
Raises a question about lost papers and hints that Mr. Nobody may be the culprit.
Everybody knows who's mr. Nobody
Declares that everyone is aware of Mr. Nobody's existence and mischief.
If you cannot find your keys
Addresses the listener, suggesting that losing keys might be Mr. Nobody's doing.
You don't have to take it bad
Encourages not to take the blame if something goes missing, attributing it to Mr. Nobody.
You think it was my fault but that was Mr
Reiterates that Mr. Nobody is responsible for faults, possibly deflecting blame.
The one and only who's always hidden
Describes Mr. Nobody as the exclusive entity always in hiding.
You better try not to think about him.
Advises against dwelling on Mr. Nobody, possibly to avoid unnecessary stress.
The papers that are lost who had them last but he?
Recalls the issue of lost papers, emphasizing the mystery of who had them last.
Everybody knows who's mr. Nobody
Restates the widespread acknowledgment of Mr. Nobody's presence and influence.
I've never seen his f'ace and you're too
Expresses the speaker's lack of familiarity with Mr. Nobody's face.
The cat is so upset I think you're too
Associates Mr. Nobody with disturbance, making the cat and the listener upset.
His are the feet that brings Ãn the mud
Attributes muddy footprints to Mr. Nobody, linking him to messiness.
And the carpet soil Ãn your room.
Connects Mr. Nobody to dirtying the carpet in the listener's room.
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