In Japanese terminology, a distinction is often made between visual novels proper (abbreviated NVL), which consist predominantly of narration and have very few interactive elements, and adventure games (abbreviated AVG or ADV), which may incorporate problem-solving and other types of gameplay. This distinction is normally lost outside Japan, where both NVLs and ADVs are commonly referred to as "visual novels" by international fans. Visual novels and ADVs are especially prevalent in Japan, where they made up nearly 70% of the PC game titles released in 2006.
Visual novels are rarely produced for video game consoles, but the more popular games have occasionally been ported to systems such as the Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation Portable, or Xbox 360. The more famous visual novels are also often adapted into the light novel, manga or anime formats. The market for visual novels outside of East Asia is small, though a number of anime based on visual novels are popular among anime fans in the Western world.
No***'s Song
ECCO2k Lyrics
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Don′t think about it cause it's not what you think
I′ve got a hole in my body, leaking. like a sieve
In the wall, doing nothing, next to the other bricks
I guess I don't know shit but everything is so concrete
Walking with nothing from my waist to my hip
I get a strong out-of-body feeling
(Oh. I get it!)
(Watch yourself!)
(Pixie music!)
Whenever you're around I shut my big mouth
I got stonewalled so hard, I should have built a house
Ok, I get it, I get it. I got it!
I′ve got to give it up whenever you come around
I got stonewalled so hard, I should have built a house
Ok, I get it!
Don′t think about it cause it's not what you think
I′ve got a hole in my body, leaking. like a sieve
In the wall, doing nothing, next to the other bricks
I guess I don't know shit but everything is so concrete
Walking with nothing from my waist to my hip
I get a strong out-of-body feeling. from within
(I get it!)
(Watch yourself!)
(Watch yourself!)
The lyrics to ECCO2k's song No***'s Song are open to interpretation as the meaning is not entirely clear. The song seems to be about a person who is struggling with a hole in their body and feeling disconnected from their surroundings. The line "I've got a hole in my body, leaking like a sieve" suggests physical or emotional vulnerability, and the following lines about walking with nothing imply a feeling of emptiness. The reference to bricks and concrete could represent the sense of being stuck or trapped in a situation that is unchanging.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Ok, I get it!" suggests a kind of resignation or acceptance of this state of being. The line "Whenever you're around I shut my big mouth" could suggest a desire to avoid confrontation or to maintain a sense of detachment from others. The last line, "I get a strong out-of-body feeling. from within," emphasizes the sense of disconnection and detachment, as the singer's own body feels unfamiliar to them.
Overall, the lyrics of No***'s Song are atmospheric and impressionistic, evoking a sense of unease and disorientation. The meaning may be open to interpretation, but the mood and tone of the song are unmistakably haunting and evocative.
Line by Line Meaning
(Watch yourself!)
Be careful!
Don’t think about it ’cause it’s not what you think
Do not jump to conclusions, things are not always what they seem.
I’ve got a hole in my body, leaking like a sieve
I am wounded and hurting, and it feels like I can’t hold anything in.
In the wall, doing nothing, next to the other bricks
Here I am in this world feeling like I am a part of the rest but not making any difference.
I guess I don’t know shit but everything is so concrete
I don’t really understand much, but the world seems clear and definite.
Walking with nothing from my waist to my hip
I feel empty, as if I’m walking around with nothing inside me.
I get a strong out-of-body feeling
I feel disconnected from myself, almost like an out-of-body experience.
(Oh. I get it!)
Oh, I understand now!
(Watch yourself!)
Be careful!
(Pixie music!)
The music that follows this line is whimsical, playful and somewhat surreal.
Whenever you’re around I shut my big mouth
I am usually talkative but around you, I become shy and quiet.
I got stonewalled so hard, I should have built a house
I was rejected or ignored so severely, I feel like I should have protected myself better.
Ok, I get it, I get it. I got it!
Finally, I understand what’s happening here!
I’ve got to give it up whenever you come around
I have to give up my guard and defenses when I see you.
I got stonewalled so hard, I should have built a house
I was rejected or ignored so severely, I feel like I should have protected myself better.
Ok, I get it!
I understand now!
Don’t think about it ’cause it’s not what you think
Do not jump to conclusions, things are not always what they seem.
I’ve got a hole in my body, leaking like a sieve
I am wounded and hurting, and it feels like I can’t hold anything in.
In the wall, doing nothing, next to the other bricks
Here I am in this world feeling like I am a part of the rest but not making any difference.
I guess I don’t know shit but everything is so concrete
I don’t really understand much, but the world seems clear and definite.
Walking with nothing from my waist to my hip
I feel empty, as if I’m walking around with nothing inside me.
I get a strong out-of-body feeling from within
I feel disconnected from myself, almost like an out-of-body experience.
(I get it!)
I understand now!
(Watch yourself!)
Be careful!
(Watch yourself!)
Be careful!
Writer(s): Zak Arogundade
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.