Nobody
ANDERSONS THE Lyrics
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Who's right or wrong
We've been injuring each other
For much too long
And it's too late to try to save
What might have been
It's over
Nobody wins
Make believin' in forever
Is just a lie
And it seems a little sadder
Each time we try
'Cause it's a shame to make
The same mistakes again
And again
It's over.
Nobody wins
We've gone too far too long
Too far apart
The lovin' was easy
It's the livin' that's hard
And there's no need to stay and see
The way it ends
It's over.
Nobody wins
The song "Nobody" by Andersons The conveys the theme of a failed relationship. It speaks about the inability to save a relationship that has been injured for far too long. The opening lines of the song, "Any more it doesn't matter, who's right or wrong" suggests that the individuals involved have reached a point where their arguments have become irrelevant. The emotional damage that has been inflicted upon them is beyond repair at this point, and they have reached the point of exhaustion with each other.
The chorus, "It's over, nobody wins" repeats throughout the song, highlighting the fact that both parties have lost something of value in the relationship. The line, "Make believin' in forever, is just a lie" speaks about how even though the idea of spending eternity together is a romantic one, it is unrealistic and untrue in most cases. As they attempt to mend their relationship, they continue to make the same mistakes again and again, and eventually, they reach a point of no return.
The final lines, "The lovin' was easy, it's the livin' that's hard, and there's no need to stay and see the way it ends" suggest that despite the love they once had, the reality of living together has made their lives difficult. Ultimately, both parties have lost, and nobody comes out as the winner.
Line by Line Meaning
Any more it doesn't matter
The point of disagreement no longer holds importance
Who's right or wrong
The blame game is meaningless at this point
We've been injuring each other
Both parties have been unintentionally inflicting emotional pain on each other
For much too long
These struggles have been going on for an extended period of time
And it's too late to try to save
At this point, all attempts at redemption are futile
What might have been
The future that was once envisioned is no longer possible
It's over
The relationship has ended
Nobody wins
No one comes out victorious in the end
Make believin' in forever
The idea of a lifelong commitment is a fallacy
Is just a lie
It's an unrealistic expectation
And it seems a little sadder
Each time the expectations aren't met, it brings more sadness and disappointment
Each time we try
Each attempt at reconciliation becomes more fruitless
Cause it's a shame to make
It's wasteful to keep repeating the same mistakes
The same mistakes again
Repeatedly going through the same toxic cycle
We've gone too far too long
The relationship has become too complex and dragged on for far too long
Too far apart
Both parties have grown distant and disconnected
The lovin' was easy
The early stages of the relationship were full of love and adoration
It's the livin' that's hard
However, the hardships of maintaining a relationship proved to be too great
And there's no need to stay and see
There's no point in prolonging the inevitable disappointment
The way it ends
The end is clear and unfortunate
It's over
The relationship has ended
Nobody wins
No one comes out victorious in the end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
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