Vaidehi was born in Madras, India to a diplomat father who was frequently forced to travel. He currently lives in Austin, Texas. Of his heritage, Vaidehi stated in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times “I’m not really complaining — being Indian’s actually almost an advantage... but it’d be cool if a lot of Indians were prominent in hip-hop. They’re not, and I don’t know why.” In addition to India, Vaidehi has resided in China, Hong Kong, France, the Fiji Islands and the United States. He describes a childhood memory of him being pedaled to kindergarten in the rear compartment of a cycle rickshaw. The events of Vaidehi's childhood heavily influenced his name, 'Nomad' meaning a person without a fixed habitat.
Some of Vaidehi's earliest musical influences included Blink-182 and Linkin Park. He later found himself fascinated with the music of Chicago rapper Kanye West, whom he has described as his gateway into hip-hop music. Of his introduction to the genre, Vaidehi stated “Ye got me into hip-hop, and Jay kept me coming back."
When Vaidehi was in high school, he was struck by a taxi cab. As he later explained in a behind-the-scenes video in which he explained the making of his song “Extra Life", he "flew twenty feet in the air, landed, and... when I opened my eyes, my vision was blurry, 'cause my glasses flew off, and they were actually like five feet away from me. And a truck ran over them and crushed them right in front of my eyes. I'm not even making this shit up." Vaidehi survived the incident and seemingly made a full recovery.
During the 2020 presidential election primary campaign season, Vaidehi promoted Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders by releasing a video on his YouTube channel featuring live, acoustic versions of his songs “Jungle", “So Long", and “Hello Stranger".
Vaidehi has released three full-length albums, Marbled, Modern Trash, and, most recently, Abhi vs The Universe, as well as four extended plays, Beginning, Catharsis, Where Are My Friends, and Abhi vs Kato with producer Kato on the Track. In December 2021, nearly three months after the release of Abhi vs the Universe, a deluxe edition of the album was released on all platforms. Of all of the songs in his expansive discography, more than half are collaborations. Some of Vaidehi's most frequent collaborators are Khary, Harrison Sands, Sherm, and Foster Cazz.
On August 3, 2022, Vaidehi announced a twenty-stop tour entitled Abhi the Nomad: Universe Tour. The tour ran for just over two months from September 18, 2022, to November 20, 2022, and saw support from singer-songwriter and TikTok inflencer Charlie Curtis-Beard.
So Long
Abhi The Nomad Lyrics
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So much you're at a loss for words
Sometimes you tell me I′m alright
I barely think that I concur
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
And I believe that if I chase something
I'll end up with what I deserve
There's many many things that can you can do, yeah
But you′re stuck right here
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I′ve heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh feel it running in my hands and head
From my toes up to my sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, so I show love
Sometimes I don′t know if you're playing me, playing me
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it′s like a play to me
Say something real, don't make that face to me
I said I'm into deep, it′s not a phase to me
And all of my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
I believed that I make something new
You′d love me for myself an everything I've been through
′Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
There′s many many faces you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
So I said
I′ve been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh feel it running in my hands and head
From my toes up to my sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, so I show love
Show love, show love
Show love, so I show love
Abhi The Nomad's song "So Long" is a soulful and reflective piece about the struggles of self-expression and individuality. The opening lines "Sometimes I don′t know what to say, So much you're at a loss for words" convey a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of a communication breakdown. Abhi's friends have "lost their light," meaning they have lost their spark for life and feel disconnected from themselves and others. Despite this, Abhi still believes that if he continues to pursue his passions and dreams, he will ultimately receive what he deserves.
In the second verse, Abhi turns his attention to a relationship that he is unsure about. He feels that the other person may not be genuine and is just going through the motions. He wants someone to "say something real" and not just rehearsed lines. Abhi declares that he is "into deep" and that his feelings are not just a passing phase. He recognizes that there are many places and faces to explore, but he is choosing to stay where he is and make something of himself.
The chorus of the song reinforces Abhi's commitment to his craft, stating that he has been "nothing but notes and strings for so long" and that he has heard nothing but his grandfather telling him to "go so far." Despite the challenges and doubts he has faced, Abhi remains passionate about his artistry and expresses that he has seen "nothing but growth and everybody show love."
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I don′t know what to say
At times, I find it difficult to express myself
So much you're at a loss for words
There are moments when words fail to capture emotions
Sometimes you tell me I′m alright
There are instances when someone tells me I'm fine
I barely think that I concur
But I'm not sure if I agree with them
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
My friends seem to have lost their spark, like they have cataracts clouding their vision
And I believe that if I chase something
I'll end up with what I deserve
I trust that if I work hard for something, then I'll be rewarded accordingly
There's many many things that can you can do, yeah
There′s many many places you could see, yeah
But you′re stuck right here
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
There are endless opportunities and possibilities available, yet you remain in the same place, hoping for the world to shift your perspective
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I′ve heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh feel it running in my hands and head
From my toes up to my sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, so I show love
I've been immersed in creating music for a long time, and my grandfather has always encouraged me to go far. I can feel the passion for music throughout my body, from my hands to my heart. I've only witnessed progress and people showing affection, so I share the love as well.
Sometimes I don′t know if you're playing me, playing me
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it′s like a play to me
Say something real, don't make that face to me
I said I'm into deep, it′s not a phase to me
Occasionally, I'm not sure if someone is being genuine or not. Their words seem rehearsed, and their demeanor appears artificial. I implore them to speak the truth and not put on a facade. I'm heavily invested in this, so it's not just a temporary interest for me
And all of my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
I believed that I make something new
You′d love me for myself an everything I've been through
My friends have lost their spark, like cigarettes that are almost burned out. However, I have faith that if I create something unique, you'll appreciate me for who I am and the experiences I've encountered
′Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
There′s many many faces you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
There are countless destinations you can explore, and an abundance of people to meet, but you choose to remain here, hoping that my words will alter the way you perceive things
So I said
I′ve been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh feel it running in my hands and head
From my toes up to my sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, so I show love
In response to your waiting, I state that music has been my main focus for a long time, and my grandfather has always encouraged me to go far. This passion runs through my entire being, from my hands to my heart, and witnessing growth and love has inspired me to share the same
Show love, show love
Show love, that's all there is to it
Writer(s): Blake Sennett, Jenny Lewis
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Austin’s outdoor Adventures and activities
Sometimes I don't know what to say
So much you're at a loss for words
Sometimes you tell me I'm alright
I barely think that I concur
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
And I believe that if I chase something
I'll end up with what I deserve
There's many, many things that can you can do, yeah
There's many, many places you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Sometimes I don't know if you're playing me, playing me
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it's like a play to me
Say something real, don't make that face to me
I said I'm in too deep, it's not a phase
And all my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
I believed that if I make something new
You'd love me for myself and everything I've been through
'Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
There's many many faces you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
So I said
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Show love, show love
Show love, (so I) show love
Your welcome
Pablo Pisang
Im a fan too. Spread the love ❤
[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
A F#m
Sometimes I don't know what to say
C# D
So much you're at a loss for words
A F#m
Sometimes you tell me I'm alright
C# D
I barely think that I concur
A F#m C# D
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
A F#m
And I believe that if I chase something
C# D
I'll end up with what I deserve
[Pre-Chorus 1]
C#m Bm A
There's many, many things that can you can do, yeah
C#m Bm A
There's many, many places you could see, yeah
F#m B*
But you're stuck right here
C#* D* E*
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
[Chorus]
D A C#m D
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
D A C#m C#
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
D A
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
C# D
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
A F#m C# D
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
[Verse 2]
A F#m
Sometimes I don't know if you're playing me, playing me
C# D
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it's like a play to me
A F#m
Say something real, don't make that face to me
C# D
I said I'm in too deep, it's not a phase
A F#m C# D
And all my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
A F#m
I believed that if I make something new
C# D
You'd love me for myself and everything I've been through
[Pre-Chorus 2]
C#m Bm A
Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
C#m Bm A
There's many many faces you could see, yeah
F#m B*
But you're stuck right here
C#* D* E*
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
So I said
[Chorus]
D A C#m D
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
D A C#m C#
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
D A
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
C# D
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
A F#m C# D
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
[Outro]
N.C
Show love, show love
N.C
Show love, (so I) show love
Bailee Fryer
Sometimes I don't know what to say
So much you're at a loss for words
Sometimes you tell me I'm alright
I barely think that I concur
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
And I believe that if I chase something
I'll end up with what I deserve
There's many, many things that can you can do, yeah
There's many, many places you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Sometimes I don't know if you're playing me, playing me
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it's like a play to me
Say something real, don't make that face to me
I said I'm in too deep, it's not a phase
And all my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
I believed that if I make something new
You'd love me for myself and everything I've been through
'Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
There's many many faces you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
So I said
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Show love, show love
Show love, (so I) show love
Bailee Fryer
Sometimes I don't know what to say
So much you're at a loss for words
Sometimes you tell me I'm alright
I barely think that I concur
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
And I believe that if I chase something
I'll end up with what I deserve
There's many, many things that can you can do, yeah
There's many, many places you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Sometimes I don't know if you're playing me, playing me
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it's like a play to me
Say something real, don't make that face to me
I said I'm in too deep, it's not a phase
And all my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
I believed that if I make something new
You'd love me for myself and everything I've been through
'Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
There's many many faces you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
So I said
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Show love, show love
Show love, (so I) show love
Ttam Regorcs
This is my favorite song right now .. please keep making such beautiful tunes like this
Austin’s outdoor Adventures and activities
Sometimes I don't know what to say
So much you're at a loss for words
Sometimes you tell me I'm alright
I barely think that I concur
And all of my friends have lost their light like c-c-c-cataracts
And I believe that if I chase something
I'll end up with what I deserve
There's many, many things that can you can do, yeah
There's many, many places you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for the world to change your point of view
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Sometimes I don't know if you're playing me, playing me
You sound rehearsed and when you talk it's like a play to me
Say something real, don't make that face to me
I said I'm in too deep, it's not a phase
And all my friends have lost their light like cigarettes
I believed that if I make something new
You'd love me for myself and everything I've been through
'Cause there's many many places you could be, yeah
There's many many faces you could see, yeah
But you're stuck right here
Waiting for my words to change your point of view
So I said
I've been nothing but notes and strings for so long, so long
I've heard nothing but my gramps telling me to go so far, so far
Oh, feel it running in my hands and my head
From my toes up (to my) sore heart
I've seen nothing but growth and everybody show love, (so I) show love
Show love, show love
Show love, (so I) show love
Your welcome
Dr. Drew
How are you not internationally exploding with popularity
Tem Production
The Chess Club
Vane
I think he slowly is
SamoyedOh
I’m binge listening to your songs!
isabear
criminally underrated!! I'm so glad I found one of your songs through Spotify randomly. Now I'm slowly going through your other songs... and they're all fantastic :)
Jan Cael
grats fella :)
Devin Gearing
This is fantastic. Don't stop making music
as ADFS
found this album two songs ago and every time it's been amazing! what skill.