John Coxon (Spring Heel Jack, Spiritualized)
Pat Thomas (has played with Derek Bailey, Tony Oxley, Jimmy Carl Black and Eugene Chadbourne amongst countless others)
Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip)
A Cat
Nothing But Words
About Group Lyrics
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Sometimes I think it absurd
If I knew what I was doing here
I'd have a lot more than these words
I'd have no more to learn
Sometimes I think it's beautiful
Sometimes I think it absurd
I'd have a lot more than these words
I'd have no more to learn
Sometimes I think it's wonderful
Sometimes I'd rather not know
If I were more and keep it in
All my thoughts then I would not go
We would never be loved
We would never be loved
We would never be loved
The above lyrics are from About Group's song Nothing But Words. The song explores the many controversies of human existence and the search for meaning. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we find the world beautiful, while sometimes we think it's absurd. This could indicate the general confusion and unpredictability of life. At times, we may feel like we have a strong sense of purpose, but other times it may feel like we're lost in a pile of words with no meaning.
The line, "If I knew what I was doing here, I'd have a lot more than these words, I'd have no more to learn" illustrates that the singer, and perhaps humanity as a whole, is searching for a deeper meaning in life. They want to have a better understanding of their purpose on this earth, and their place in the world. The idea of having "no more to learn" implies that finding this deeper meaning might put an end to perpetual learning, and that knowing everything about oneself could lead to a sense of fulfillment.
The final line, "We would never be loved," suggests that there may be times when love is not possible or achievable, and that the search for meaning may be the highest form of human achievement. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty regarding human existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think it's beautiful
There are moments when I find this life enchanting and captivating
Sometimes I think it absurd
At other times, it all seems ridiculous and illogical
If I knew what I was doing here
If only I understood my purpose in this world
I'd have a lot more than these words
Then I would possess more than just these mere words, I would have knowledge and clarity
I'd have no more to learn
My journey of learning and exploring would come to an end
Sometimes I think it's wonderful
There are moments when I find this life magnificent
Sometimes I'd rather not know
Other times, it's better not to know the truth
If I were more and keep it in
If I were to possess greater knowledge and understanding but keep it to myself
All my thoughts then I would not go
I would be unable to move forward with my thoughts and ideas
We would never be loved
In doing so, we would never be able to experience love and connection with others
We would never be loved
Reiteration of the previous line as a powerful reminder of the consequences of keeping knowledge and understanding to oneself
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oded Fried-Gaon
Every time i hear something by this bunch, i think to myself, THIS is the kinda band i would have liked to be a member of - especially if they had a steady horn section! Well, at least i can listen. :)
TheSpidey1969
What a discovery! Came over from Hot Chip. I always was a sucker for a good wah!
mindistorter
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