Nothing New
Ashlee Simpson Lyrics


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I found myself wrong again
Starin' out my window
Wonderin' what it is I should have said
I found myself at home again
Waitin' for the after call
The fallout that feels like such a mess

Oh I can only be myself
I'm sorry that's hell for you
Hey, so what's my damage today
Don't let me get in your way
Let it out like you always do
The trouble between me and you
Is nothing new

So I listen to you complain and then
I bite my tongue in vain again
As I let it all just slowly settle in
Such a pretty picture that you paint
I'm so vow while your insane
Funny how your eyes see thick not thin

Oh I can only be myself
Your lookin' for someone else
Hey, so what's my damage today
Don't let me get in your way
Let it out like you always do
The trouble between me and you
Is nothing new

You know how to give but you can't take it
It's all just a waste now you can save it
No matter what I do
Is never good enough, never good enough

Hey, so what's my damage today
Don't let me get in your way
Let it out like you always do
The trouble between me and you
Is nothing new
Is nothing new

Save your breath cause here comes the truth




I'm over the drama of you
And that's something new

Overall Meaning

In "Nothing New" by Ashlee Simpson, the lyrics express frustration and resignation in a relationship where the same issues keep arising. The singer attempts to communicate but ends up feeling misunderstood and unheard. The line "Oh I can only be myself, I'm sorry that's hell for you" hints at a struggle between authenticity and pleasing others. The chorus emphasizes the sense of repetition: "The trouble between me and you is nothing new." The final verse concludes with the singer standing up for themselves and declaring that they are "over the drama" of the other person.


Overall, the song communicates a feeling of weariness and frustration, suggesting that the relationship may not be salvageable. The contrast between the upbeat tempo and the emotionally charged lyrics creates a sense of tension that mirrors the conflicting emotions of the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I found myself wrong again
I made a mistake yet again


Starin' out my window
Looking outside aimlessly


Wonderin' what it is I should have said
Thinking about what the correct response should have been


I found myself at home again
I am stuck in my usual routine


Waitin' for the after call
Awaiting a call after a conversation


The fallout that feels like such a mess
The aftermath which is complicated


Oh I can only be myself
This is my true self


I'm sorry that's hell for you
I apologize that it bothers you


Hey, so what's my damage today
Tell me what's wrong with me today


Don't let me get in your way
Do not let me be an obstacle for you


Let it out like you always do
Express yourself like you normally would


The trouble between me and you
The problems we have between us


Is nothing new
These are recurring issues


So I listen to you complain and then
I patiently hear you vent


I bite my tongue in vain again
I hold back my thoughts in vain


As I let it all just slowly settle in
As I allow everything to sink in


Such a pretty picture that you paint
You portray yourself in a positive light


I'm so vow while your insane
I pretend to be happy while you act crazy


Funny how your eyes see thick not thin
You notice things differently than I do


Your lookin' for someone else
You are trying to find a different person


You know how to give but you can't take it
You can give, but not accept things in return


It's all just a waste now you can save it
It has no value, it can be kept aside


No matter what I do
Regardless of my actions


Is never good enough, never good enough
It is never satisfactory


Save your breath cause here comes the truth
Do not waste your words, here comes the reality


I'm over the drama of you
I am done with our conflicts


And that's something new
This is a rare occurrence




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, KARA DIOGUARDI, ASHLEE SIMPSON

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