Nuance
Alec Benjamin Lyrics

Nuance was an old friend
Nuance represents the subtle distinctions in conversation that used to be a natural part of the singer's interactions with others.

That everyone forgot
Over time, people stopped appreciating the value of nuance in conversation and it ceased to be a part of daily interactions.

After graduation
The singer is referring to a time in the past, possibly when they were in college, when nuance was still important in conversation.

He became an afterthought
Nuance was no longer a priority to people once they left school and faced the responsibilities of adult life.

We threw a cocktail party
The artist and their friends had a social gathering where they talked and caught up with each other.

And just left nuance out
The singer and their friends didn't make the effort to include subtle distinctions in their conversation or appreciate its importance.

Of the conversation
The singer and their friends were more focused on having a good time than having in-depth discussions.

Must have lost his invitation
Nuance was left out of the conversation without any particular reason or explanation; it was simply not a priority to the artist or their friends.

The all too familiar tale
People often lose touch with the things that used to matter to them as they get older and more focused on other aspects of their lives.

Of growin' up and closin' off
As people mature, they often become more closed-minded and less interested in exploring the subtleties of life.

And losin' touch
People often lose touch with the things that used to be important to them, including nuance.

I used to talk about the world
In the past, the artist had discussions with nuance about a wide variety of topics, including global issues.

I used to talk about life with nuance
Nuance was an integral part of the singer's conversations about daily life, which they now find lacking.

I used to see word from the trees
The singer used to see the world and daily life in fine detail, noticing subtle nuances that added depth and complexity to their experiences.

I used to be alright with nuance
In the past, the singer was comfortable and even enjoyed conversations that included nuance.

But I've got some nuance, don't want to be seen
The artist still appreciates the importance of nuance, but they don't want others to perceive them as overly complicated or difficult to talk to.

With nuance, I've moved on, it's just not for me
The artist has decided to focus on more straightforward conversations and has left behind the nuances that used to be important to them.

Don't wanna talk about the world
The singer no longer wishes to engage in conversations about the state of the world or global issues that require nuanced thinking.

Don't wanna talk about life with nuance
The singer has simplified their thinking to focus on more concrete, less complicated aspects of daily life.

And if I do ever see him
The artist imagines running into nuance again in the future.

Run into him at a cafe
The artist imagines meeting nuance again in a casual, everyday setting.

And he asks me why I don't call him
Nuance wonders why the artist and their friends no longer include it in their conversations.

I'll have nothing with nuance to say
The singer no longer values or prioritizes nuance in conversation and wouldn't have anything to say to it.