Nothing's All The Time
Ashley Kutcher Lyrics
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I'm in my bed, spent a couple days now
Up in my head, and I can't seem to crawl out
Thought on my meds, I'd never have another fall down
Another cold ground
But
Good things never last and neither do the bad things
Easy saying that, but never when it's happening
Happy or I'm sad, it all feels everlasting
Always when it's happening
Pull me out, pull me out of this state of mind
Hold me down, hold me down 'til I realize
Nothing lasts, nothing lasts
Nothing's all the time (nothin', nothin')
Nothing's all the time
A couple drinks, ten minutes 'til midnight
No, we won't sleep, we stay up 'til the sunrise
Don't wanna blink, I wanna stay here my whole life
Feels so right
But
Good things never last and neither do the bad things
Easy saying that, but never when it's happening
Happy or I'm sad, it all feels everlasting
Always when it's happening
Pull me out, pull me out of this state of mind
Hold me down, hold me down 'til I realize
Nothing lasts, nothing lasts
Nothing's all the time
Nothing's all the time (nothin', nothin')
So when it feels like I won't make it out alive
Just remind me of all the storms I survived
Nothing lasts, nothings lasts
Nothing's all the time (nothin', nothin')
Nothing's all the time
Pull me out, pull me out (ah, ooh)
Hold me down, hold me down (ah, ooh)
Pull me out, pull me out (ah, ooh)
Hold me down, hold me down
Pull me out, pull me out of this state of mind
Hold me down, hold me down 'til I realize
Nothing lasts, nothing lasts all the time
Nothing's all the time (nothin', nothin')
So when it feels like I won't make it out alive
Just remind me of all the storms I survived
Nothing lasts, nothing lasts
Nothing's all the time
Nothing's all the time (nothin', nothin')
The song "Nothing's All The Time" by Ashley Kutcher explores the theme of impermanence and the fleeting nature of both good and bad experiences. The lyrics focus on the singer's emotional state, as they struggle to escape negative thoughts and remain present in the moment. The chorus repeats the phrase "nothing lasts, nothing lasts, nothing's all the time," emphasizing the idea that everything, both joyful and painful, is temporary.
The first verse describes the singer spending "a couple days" in bed, feeling stuck in their own thoughts despite being on medication. They reflect on the transience of life with the lines "good things never last and neither do the bad things," noting that even positive moments can seem fleeting and insignificant in the aftermath. The second verse shifts the focus to a more positive experience, with the singer enjoying a late night with friends and feeling like everything is "right." However, they again acknowledge that this moment too will eventually come to an end.
The song's refrain emphasizes the need for someone to "pull [the singer] out" of their "state of mind" and ground them in the present. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that the singer can survive difficult moments by remembering past hardships and persevering.
Overall, "Nothing's All The Time" is a meditation on the human experience and the impermanence that surrounds it. The lyrics capture the push-and-pull of emotions that accompanies both good and bad times, reminding listeners to stay present and cherish the moment while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing's all the time
Things are always changing and nothing stays the same forever
I'm in my bed, spent a couple days now
I've been stuck in bed, lost in thought for a few days
Up in my head, and I can't seem to crawl out
My thoughts are consuming me and I can't escape them
Thought on my meds, I'd never have another fall down
I believed that taking my medication would prevent me from feeling down again
Another cold ground
But I still find myself in a low and dark place
Good things never last and neither do the bad things
Everything in life is temporary, both the good and the bad
Easy saying that, but never when it's happening
It's easy to understand this concept in theory, but much harder to accept in the moment
Happy or I'm sad, it all feels everlasting
Whether I'm experiencing good or bad emotions, they both feel like they will never end
Always when it's happening
I can only realize this truth when I'm in the midst of something
Pull me out, pull me out of this state of mind
Help me escape these negative and overwhelming thoughts
Hold me down, hold me down 'til I realize
Support me until I can acknowledge that things won't always be this way
Nothing lasts, nothing lasts
Nothing in life is permanent or eternal
A couple drinks, ten minutes 'til midnight
Drinking and enjoying myself late at night
No, we won't sleep, we stay up 'til the sunrise
I don't want to go to bed, I want to stay up and enjoy the moment
Don't wanna blink, I wanna stay here my whole life
I want to hold onto this feeling of happiness and never let it go
So when it feels like I won't make it out alive
When I feel like I'm trapped in darkness and unable to see a way out
Just remind me of all the storms I survived
Remind me that I've faced difficult times in the past and come out the other side
Nothing's all the time (nothin', nothin')
Nothing is permanent, everything is constantly changing
Hold me down, hold me down (ah, ooh)
Help me stay grounded and anchored when I feel lost
Pull me out, pull me out (ah, ooh)
Help me escape from my negative thoughts and emotions
Nothing's all the time
Nothing is permanent or eternal
Nothing lasts, nothing lasts all the time
Everything in life is temporary and always changing
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Ashley Kutcher, Juan Ariza, Mags Duval
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