Nothing I Can Do

Anarchy in Rain: Subhumans' Reflection on Helplessness
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Lyrics

Oh my God it's raining again

Expressing frustration or dismay about the recurring rain.

And a seven-year-old anarchist is blowing up Berlin

Describing a young anarchist engaging in destructive activities in Berlin.

My Subs LP is still brand new

Mentioning a Subhumans (Subs) LP (record), possibly highlighting a personal possession.

But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!

Conveying a sense of helplessness or resignation, acknowledging an inability to change certain circumstances.

There's a great big hole in my back door

Referring to a literal or metaphorical hole in the speaker's back door, symbolizing vulnerability or insecurity.

And everyone expects a nuclear war

Highlighting a widespread fear or expectation of a nuclear war.

I've been on the beer, I think I'm gonna spew

Indicating intoxication and a possible desire to vomit due to drinking.

But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!

Reiterating the theme of powerlessness and the inability to change the situation.

The dust in the road gets in my eyes

Experiencing discomfort or inconvenience, possibly due to external factors.

And the system tells such fucking lies

Expressing skepticism towards the information provided by the system or authority figures.

Why should I believe what they say is true?

Questioning the truthfulness of official statements and narratives.

But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!

Reiterating the sense of powerlessness in the face of perceived deception.

There's nothing I can do!

Emphasizing the repeated theme that the speaker is unable to take meaningful action.

I wouldn't do it for you!

Declining to undertake a certain action for someone else.

But then you wouldn't do it for me

Exploring the idea of reciprocity, suggesting a lack of mutual assistance.

Well that's the facts you see

Asserting a factual statement regarding the lack of reciprocal actions.

My ten-year-old sister's on the pill

Revealing a provocative or controversial scenario involving a young sister using contraceptives.

Ronnie Biggs got a flat in Brazil

Mentioning Ronnie Biggs, a notorious criminal, having a residence in Brazil.

The third generation ain't got a clue

Indicating a lack of understanding or awareness in the third generation.

But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!

Concluding with the recurring theme of helplessness in the face of various societal issues.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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