To Be or Nothing at All
Anson Lyrics
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Got nothing to sing about
I just keep staring at the paper
Thinking will life turn around?
I keep calling
Searching through the distance is anyone listening?
Sometimes we all need a second to breathe
I never was the best
Never claimed to be ahead
I never had a chance
I never had a chance
Got swallowed with the rest
And I can't stay here
Overstayed my welcome
I can't stay
I can't stay
Take away my heart and leave it bleeding
Tear it all apart don't keep me waiting for it
Why should I try for this If you won't stick around?
I messed up
Lost my self control I doubt I'll ever pick up the pieces
The flooring just gave out and I'm falling
Too late to catch myself I hit the pavement
Sometime we all need a second to breathe
I was never the best
I never was the best
Never claimed to be ahead
And I can't stay
I can't stay
Take away my heart and leave it bleeding
Tear it all apart don't keep me waiting for it
Why should I try for this If you won't stick around?
Take away my heart and leave it bleeding
Tear it all apart don't keep me waiting for it
Why should I try for this If you won't stick around?
The lyrics of ANSON's song To Be or Nothing at All explore the feelings of hopelessness, self-doubt, and the struggle to find a sense of purpose. The singer seems lost and broken, unable to find inspiration or motivation to create anything meaningful or to move forward in life. He feels like he is just another face in the crowd, someone who never had a chance to stand out or make a name for himself. Yet, despite this sense of defeat, the singer still longs for something more, for someone to listen to him, to appreciate his work, and to stay by his side.
The chorus of the song is where the singer expresses his frustration and pain. He pleads with someone to take away his heart and leave it bleeding, suggesting that he would rather feel pain than nothing at all. He also seems to be addressing an audience or perhaps a person who has let him down. He questions why he should try for something that won't last or for someone who won't stick around. The repetition of this line reinforces the singer's emotional state and the sense of futility he feels.
Overall, To Be or Nothing at All is a poignant reflection on the challenges of being an artist, the struggle to find meaning in a world that seems indifferent to your work, and the pain of unrequited love or support. ANSON's raw and honest delivery of the lyrics makes the song emotionally resonant and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I broke down
I became overwhelmed and unable to cope.
Got nothing to sing about
There is nothing positive or interesting happening in my life to write about.
I just keep staring at the paper
I am having difficulty finding inspiration for my songwriting.
Thinking will life turn around?
I am questioning whether my situation will improve.
I keep calling
I continue to seek help or support.
Searching through the distance is anyone listening?
I am feeling isolated and wondering if anyone cares about my struggles.
Sometimes we all need a second to breathe
It's important to take a break and recharge when life gets overwhelming.
I was never the best
I never had exceptional talent or ability.
Never claimed to be ahead
I never pretended to be more successful than I am.
I never had a chance
I never had the opportunity to succeed.
Got swallowed with the rest
I am part of the crowd of average or unsuccessful people.
And I can't stay here
I can't continue to be stagnant or stuck in my current situation.
Overstayed my welcome
I have been in one place or situation for too long and need to move on.
Take away my heart and leave it bleeding
Don't pretend to care about me and then hurt me.
Tear it all apart don't keep me waiting for it
If you're going to end things, do it quickly instead of dragging it out.
Why should I try for this If you won't stick around?
I am questioning the point of investing time and effort into something if it won't last.
I messed up
I made a mistake or bad decision.
Lost my self control I doubt I'll ever pick up the pieces
My mistake was significant and it will take a long time to recover from it.
The flooring just gave out and I'm falling
I experienced a sudden and unexpected setback.
Too late to catch myself I hit the pavement
I was unable to prevent or mitigate the damage from the setback.
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
george tello
Lyrics:
I broke down,
Got nothing to sing about,
I'm just staring at the paper thinking will life turn around?
I keep calling,
Searching through the distance, is anyone listening?
Sometimes we all need a second to breathe
I was never the best, I never was the best,
Never claimed to be ahead,
I never had a chance, I never had a chance,
Got swallowed with the rest,
And I can’t stay here,
Overstayed my welcome,
I can’t stay, I can’t stay,
Take away my heart and leave it bleeding,
Tear it all apart don’t keep me waiting for it,
Why should I try for this If you won’t stick around?
I messed up,
Lost my self control I doubt I’ll ever pick up the pieces,
The flooring just gave out and I’m falling,
Too late to catch myself I hit the pavement,
Sometime we all need a second to breathe
Brittany Beavers
Wow, this is really good. The scratchiness of the vocalists voice is lovely. 😍
StereotypicalEmoUsername
Brittany Beavers sadly it only works for some people so it’s rare to find a voice like his in all the bands I listen to
Kyle Hornbeck
I'm still mezmorised by his voice. It's like the good ol days of music. But at the same time modern.
Marlow j
His voice is great, if they made more songs like this it would be👌
Emi Cassidy
I love this song!!! You have matured in music so much!!!!!!!!
issaac Xxx
Underrated band. Sharing this asap!
ClamSauce
2020 still watching this band is so underrated ngl
Coffee CoffeeCupcake
i love this new song and the video is awesome.
i'm so proud of you, my friend!
can't wait to hear some more of your songs :-)
way to go! <3
Ally
So... I found you guys by Instagram because you followed me and tbh I love your music a lot just by this first song but You don't have a lot out 😞 you NEED to make moree😄
ANSON
Don't worry more is coming ;) Thanks for the kind words! Tell your friends about our stuff!