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.
Somebody To Love
Abhi The Nomad Lyrics
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Another day, another damn dollar
Another coupon in the mailbox
Another bus, another train track
Another broken stained mattress where my brain rots
And I'll be leaving like alumni
Ro-ro-rolling through the jungle with my punks, right
We waste time and we run wild
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
In the comfort of shade
There's no burn in my heart
You stay in front and all around in my face
Tricky games that you play
Wishing we were apart
(Hey!) don't need no money and no time
I need something that'll get you out my eyes
(Hey!) take off my jacket and my tie
I need something that'll get you off my mind
Somebody to love me
Somebody to love me
Another year, another birthday
Another boss, another job, another heartache
Another sadness in a laugh track
A couple years, a couple kids, a couple dad hats
Yeah, I don't wanna live like this
Where were you when we needed you the most?
I know exactly what you think
So I'll push 'til I see you no more
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
In the comfort of shade
There's no burn in my heart, yeah
You stay in front and all around in my face
Tricky games that you play
Wishing we were apart
(Hey!) don't need no money and no time
I need something that'll get you out my eyes
(Hey!) take off my jacket and my tie
I need something that'll get you off my mind
Somebody to love me, yeah
Somebody to love me
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somebody to love me
I think I'm in it for the long run, yeah
Give me a minute I'll be undone, yeah
You're old news, still so cold to me
Can't get you alone here
Put up with you for like a good while
Now I can't seem to clean the inside
You're old news, still cold to me
Can't get you alone here
Yeah, don't need no money or no time
Yeah, don't need no money or no time
In Abhi The Nomad's song Somebody to Love, the lyrics reflect on the daily struggles of life and the desire to be loved. The opening lines express the mundane routine of life, with the singer feeling trapped by the rat race. He is constantly on the move, hopping from one bus or train to another, as he searches for meaning. He feels stuck, living on a worn mattress where his mind is decaying. However, even amid the dreary daily grind, he still cherishes his relationships. He spends time with his friends, partying and letting loose. But he feels a sense of emptiness because he does not have the one thing he truly desires: somebody to love him.
As the song progresses, the singer turns to reflect on his past. He recounts the various heartaches he has experienced over the years, both professionally and romantically. He laments the fact that he feels alone, even when surrounded by people. He believes that he knows what others think of him and the assumptions they make, but he is determined to push forward despite this.
The chorus repeats multiple times with the singer expressing his need for somebody to love him. He is tired of being alone and stuck in his thoughts. He longs for connection and a deeper relationship that will fulfill him. The final lines suggest that he has realized that happiness does not come from money or time, but from the love of another.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, another damn dollar
Every day feels the same with nothing changing, and it's getting frustrating
Another coupon in the mailbox
Another useless thing that I didn't ask for and I don't need
Another bus, another train track
I'm stuck in a cycle of monotony, going from point A to point B
Another broken stained mattress where my brain rots
I'm living in a place that's not good for me, and it's taking a toll on my mental health
And I'll be leaving like alumni
Like a graduate, I'm ready to move on to the next phase of my life
You can taste the gasoline, it got my tongue tied
I feel weighed down and stuck, like there's something holding me back
Ro-ro-rolling through the jungle with my punks, right
I'm hanging out with my friends, and we're just messing around, not taking life too seriously
We waste time and we run wild
We're not really doing anything productive, just having fun and enjoying life
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
I'm observing the world around me, and it feels like everything is moving on without me
In the comfort of shade
I'm in a safe space where I feel protected and relaxed
There's no burn in my heart
I'm not feeling any intense emotions, just a general sense of calm
You stay in front and all around in my face
You're constantly on my mind, and I can't get away from you
Tricky games that you play
You're playing games with me, and it's hard for me to know what you're really thinking
Wishing we were apart
I wish I could disconnect from you and start over
(Hey!) don't need no money and no time
I don't need material things, I need something emotional to fill the void you've left
I need something that'll get you out my eyes
I need to stop thinking about you and move on with my life
(Hey!) take off my jacket and my tie
I need to let loose and be myself without any restrictions
Somebody to love me
I need someone to care about me and show me affection
Another year, another birthday
Time keeps passing, but I'm not really making progress
Another boss, another job, another heartache
I'm in a cycle of disappointment and pain, and I can't seem to break free
Another sadness in a laugh track
Even when things seem happy, there's always a hint of sadness lurking underneath
A couple years, a couple kids, a couple dad hats
Time keeps moving forward, and I'm getting older without feeling like I'm making any impact
Yeah, I don't wanna live like this
I'm tired of feeling stuck and unhappy, and I need a change
Where were you when we needed you the most?
You weren't there for me when I needed you, and now I'm moving on without you
I know exactly what you think
I can see through your facade and understand your true intentions
So I'll push 'til I see you no more
I'm cutting you out of my life, even if it's difficult
(Hey!) don't need no money and no time
I don't need anything material to make me happy, just emotional fulfillment
Somebody to love me, yeah
I need someone to care about me and show me love and affection
I think I'm in it for the long run, yeah
I'm committed to making a change and sticking with it for the long haul
Give me a minute I'll be undone, yeah
It's easy for me to get overwhelmed and give up on my goals, but I'm not going to this time
You're old news, still so cold to me
You're not important to me anymore, but I'm still hurt by the way you treated me
Can't get you alone here
I can't seem to escape your memory, even though I want to
Put up with you for like a good while
I tolerated your behavior for longer than I should have
Now I can't seem to clean the inside
I'm struggling to get over the hurt and trauma you caused me
Yeah, don't need no money or no time
I don't need anything material or superficial, I just need genuine emotional support and love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abhi Sridharan Vaidehi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stefan Dina
[Verse 1]
Another day, another damn dollar
Another coupon in the mailbox
Another bus another train track
Another broken stained mattress where my brain rots
And I’ll be leaving like Alumni
You can taste the gasoline, it’s got my tongue tied
Rolling through the jungle with my punks right
We waste time and we run wild
[Pre-Chorus]
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
In the comfort of shade
There’s no burn in my heart
You stay in front and all around in my face
Tricky games that you play
Wishing we were apart
[Chorus]
Don’t need no money or no time
I need something that’ll get you out my eyes
Mmm
Take off my jacket and my tie
I need something that’ll get you off my mind
Somebody to love me
[Verse 2]
Another year, another birthday
Another boss, another job, another heartache
Another sadness in a laugh track
A couple years, a couple kids, a couple dad hats
I don’t wanna live like this
Where were you when we needed you the most
I know exactly what you think
So I’ll push till I see you no more
[Pre-Chorus]
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
In the comfort of shade
There’s no burn in my heart
You stay in front and all around in my face
Tricky games that you play
Wishing we were apart
[Chorus]
Don’t need no money or no time
I need something that’ll get you out my eyes
Mmm
Take off my jacket and my tie
I need something that’ll get you off my mind
Somebody to love me
[Bridge]
I think I’m in it for the long run
Give me a minute I’ll be undone
You’re old news, still so cold to me
Can’t get you alone here
I’ve put up with you for like a good while
Now I can’t seem to clean the inside
You’re old news, so cold to me
Can’t get you alone here
[Outro]
Don’t need no money or no time
Don’t need no money or no time
Nina Rosakiewicz
Kolejny dzień, kolejny cholerny dolar
Kolejny kupon w skrzynce pocztowej
Kolejny autobus, kolejny tor kolejowy
Kolejny zepsuty poplamiony materac, w którym gnije mój mózg
I odejdę jak absolwenci
Możesz spróbować benzyny, ma związany mój język
Toczę się przez dżunglę z moimi punkami w prawo
Marnujemy czas i biegamy dziko
Patrzę, jak kolory i światła gasną
W cieniu
W moim sercu nie ma oparzeń
Pozostajesz z przodu i dookoła na mojej twarzy
Podstępne gry, w które grasz
Żałując, że nie jesteśmy osobno
Nie potrzebujesz pieniędzy ani czasu
Potrzebuję czegoś, co wyciągnie mi oczy
Mmmm
Zdejmij kurtkę i krawat
Potrzebuję czegoś, co sprawi, że przestaniesz myśleć
Ktoś, kto by mnie kochał
Kolejny rok, kolejne urodziny
Kolejny szef, kolejna praca, kolejny ból serca
Kolejny smutek na ścieżce śmiechu
Kilka lat, para dzieci, para czapek taty
Nie chcę tak żyć
Gdzie byłeś, kiedy najbardziej cię potrzebowaliśmy
Wiem dokładnie, co myślisz
Więc będę naciskał, aż cię już nie zobaczę
Patrzę, jak kolory i światła gasną
W cieniu
W moim sercu nie ma oparzeń
Pozostajesz z przodu i dookoła na mojej twarzy
Podstępne gry, w które grasz
Żałując, że nie jesteśmy osobno
Nie potrzebujesz pieniędzy ani czasu
Potrzebuję czegoś, co wyciągnie mi oczy
Mmmm
Zdejmij kurtkę i krawat
Potrzebuję czegoś, co sprawi, że przestaniesz myśleć
Ktoś, kto by mnie kochał
Myślę, że jestem w tym na dłuższą metę
Daj mi chwilę, będę cofnięty
Jesteś starą wiadomością, wciąż dla mnie tak zimną
Nie mogę cię tu sprowadzić sam
Długo z tobą znosiłem
Teraz nie mogę wyczyścić wnętrza
Jesteś starą wiadomością, dla mnie tak zimną
Nie mogę cię tu sprowadzić sam
Nie potrzebujesz pieniędzy ani czasu
Nie potrzebujesz pieniędzy ani czasu
Chris Wilson
For some reason this song makes me just think of the future and what's to come in life. Absolutely love the song and the vibe.
Critical
yea the vibe i get from this song is crazy i just dont even know
Chumpy
Absolutely adore this song, so glad to have found a new favourite artist.
Stefan Dina
[Verse 1]
Another day, another damn dollar
Another coupon in the mailbox
Another bus another train track
Another broken stained mattress where my brain rots
And I’ll be leaving like Alumni
You can taste the gasoline, it’s got my tongue tied
Rolling through the jungle with my punks right
We waste time and we run wild
[Pre-Chorus]
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
In the comfort of shade
There’s no burn in my heart
You stay in front and all around in my face
Tricky games that you play
Wishing we were apart
[Chorus]
Don’t need no money or no time
I need something that’ll get you out my eyes
Mmm
Take off my jacket and my tie
I need something that’ll get you off my mind
Somebody to love me
[Verse 2]
Another year, another birthday
Another boss, another job, another heartache
Another sadness in a laugh track
A couple years, a couple kids, a couple dad hats
I don’t wanna live like this
Where were you when we needed you the most
I know exactly what you think
So I’ll push till I see you no more
[Pre-Chorus]
I watch the colors and the lights as they fade
In the comfort of shade
There’s no burn in my heart
You stay in front and all around in my face
Tricky games that you play
Wishing we were apart
[Chorus]
Don’t need no money or no time
I need something that’ll get you out my eyes
Mmm
Take off my jacket and my tie
I need something that’ll get you off my mind
Somebody to love me
[Bridge]
I think I’m in it for the long run
Give me a minute I’ll be undone
You’re old news, still so cold to me
Can’t get you alone here
I’ve put up with you for like a good while
Now I can’t seem to clean the inside
You’re old news, so cold to me
Can’t get you alone here
[Outro]
Don’t need no money or no time
Don’t need no money or no time
MrLightlike78
Abhi, thank you for helping me to better process my emotions. Please keep doing what you do :)
Magda Kowalska
Cudowna ❤️
Faith Nobles
This song is so crisp and melodic. He really has somethin' special, I dig it. Can't wait to see him explode.
Destanie Grimes
He is so underrated. He just needs to be recognized already man. Play his music on the radio or something lol
Robert
I love your songs , awesome voice , good job!
Pavan Chand
In love with your vocals💓