Avail is on 'permanent standby' as per Tim Barry's interview on Dope Sick Radio #40. Tim mentions in the interview "let's just say it's a thing of the past"
On The Nod
Avail Lyrics
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this morning I had the bad taste I couldn't think straight I crawled back inside I've taken this as a warning I'm gonna rid myself of everything outside of my ways could be afraid of what they'd say
so from now on I know nothing push it back and let it fade simple words have always meant nothing I can taste the waste of energy
I always thought it was safe to be acquainted casually they're dropping non-stop casually I make my way directed to another place to stay until I'm settled but I'm not afraid
out of strength watch me go afraid that it's over on I move a simple step on my way to avoid responsibility
The lyrics to Avail's On The Nod seem to convey the idea of someone who is struggling to fit in with society or conform to expectations. They might be afraid of what others would say or think about them if they were to deviate from the norms. The first few lines talk about feeling overwhelmed and out of place – the singer just can't think straight and has to retreat inwardly. The phrase "on the nod" is slang for being under the influence of drugs, which adds another layer of meaning to these lines.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to resolve themselves to "rid [themselves] of everything outside of [their] ways" – meaning that they want to stop feeling so overwhelmed by external pressures and instead focus on what feels right to them. They acknowledge that "simple words have always meant nothing" and that energy is being wasted on conforming to societal expectations. The singer is "not afraid" to seek out a different path, even if it means being alone or not fitting in.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of non-conformity and individualism. The singer struggles with external pressures and expectations, but ultimately decides to follow their own path and not be afraid of what others might say.
Line by Line Meaning
this morning I had the bad taste I couldn't think straight I crawled back inside
I woke up feeling terrible and unable to focus, so I retreated back into my own world.
I've taken this as a warning I'm gonna rid myself of everything outside of my ways
This experience has shown me that I need to eliminate anything that doesn't align with my own beliefs and values.
so from now on I know nothing push it back and let it fade
I haven't learned anything new from others, so I'm pushing away any outside influence and letting it fade away.
simple words have always meant nothing I can taste the waste of energy
I've realized that most of the things people say to me are meaningless and a waste of my time and energy.
I always thought it was safe to be acquainted casually they're dropping non-stop casually
I used to think it was okay to have surface-level relationships, but people keep dropping meaningless comments on me.
I make my way directed to another place to stay until I'm settled but I'm not afraid
I'm moving on to a new place to live temporarily, but I'm not scared of the unknown.
out of strength watch me go afraid that it's over on I move a simple step on my way to avoid responsibility
I'm leaving because I'm tired of this situation, but I'm also scared that I won't be able to handle the responsibility. So, I'm taking it one small step at a time.
could be afraid of what they'd say
I could be scared of the consequences of other people's words and actions.
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