Nobody's Fault but My Own
Beck Lyrics


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When they catch all they wanted from you
And they find that's all you knew
Pack your bags from another town
It's time to move

I bet you were far to find
Electrified in all this life
Now you find that you're almost dying
And all alone

How could they be so cruel
Pointing a finger, throw the book at you
And who would want to dance with you
Say it's true, I know it's true
I know it's true

Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
It's nobody's fault,
Nobody's fault
But my own

When the moon is a counterfeit
Better find the one that fits,
Better find the one that lights
The way for you

When the road is full of nails
Darkened jails and garbage pails
And the paper's full of heartless tales
Of faceless clowns

Who would ever be so cruel
Fall into the residue
Who would ever dance with you
Say it's true, I know it's true
I know it's true

Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own

Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
Tell me that it's nobody's fault




Nobody's fault
But my own

Overall Meaning

The song "Nobody's Fault But My Own" by Beck is a poignant reflection on personal responsibility and the consequences of our actions. The lyrics describe a person who has been caught doing something wrong, but instead of blaming others, they acknowledge that it was their own fault. The opening lines suggest that the person has been used by others and has nothing left to offer, so it's time to move on. The second verse describes the person's previous life, where they were full of energy and excitement, but now they are alone and dying. The third verse speaks to the cruelty of society, where people are quick to judge and condemn others for their mistakes. The chorus is a plea for understanding, acknowledging that the person's situation is nobody's fault but their own.


Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable for the choices we make. It's easy to blame others for our problems, but ultimately, we are the ones who must bear the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

When they catch all they wanted from you
When people take everything they want from you


And they find that's all you knew
And they discover that's all you have to offer


Pack your bags from another town
It's time to move on to another place


It's time to move
It's time to leave everything behind and start over anew


I bet you were far to find
I bet you were hard to find


Electrified in all this life
Full of energy and excitement


Now you find that you're almost dying
Now you realize that you are barely alive


And all alone
With no one to turn to


How could they be so cruel
How could they be so heartless?


Pointing a finger, throw the book at you
Blaming you for everything and punishing you severely


And who would want to dance with you
And who would want to be with you


Say it's true, I know it's true
Admitting that it's true, even though it hurts


Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Saying that it's not anyone else's fault


When the moon is a counterfeit
When everything seems fake and unreal


Better find the one that fits
Find something that suits you


Better find the one that lights
Find something that gives you hope and guides you


The way for you
Your path in life


When the road is full of nails
When life is full of obstacles and pain


Darkened jails and garbage pails
Prisons and trash cans, representing the harshness of life


And the paper's full of heartless tales
And the news is full of stories of cruelty and injustice


Of faceless clowns
Of cruel and twisted individuals


Who would ever be so cruel
Who could be so heartless and cruel?


Fall into the residue
Get caught up in the aftermath of their cruelty


Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Saying that it's not anyone else's fault




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beck Hansen

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@roiybenkel682

Treated you like a rusty blade
A throwaway from an open grave
Cut you loose from a chain gang
And let you go
And on the day you said it's true
Some love holds, some gets used
Tried to tell you I never knew
It could be so sweet
Who could ever be so cruel,
Blame the devil for the things you do
It's such a selfish way to lose
The way you lose these wasted blues
These wasted blues
Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
That it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
When the moon is a counterfeit
Better find the one that fits
Better find the one that lights
The way for you
When the road is full of nails,
Garbage pails and darkened jails
And their tongues
Are full of heartless tales
That drain on you
Who would ever notice you
You fade into a shaded room
It's such a selfish lose
The way you lose these wasted blues
These wasted blues
Tell me that it's nobody's fault

Nobody's fault But my own
Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own
Tell me that it's nobody's fault
Nobody's fault
But my own...



@TubeMeOeight

...this is the ORIGINAL
.? (Thanks)
I stumbled across BECK...
when he selflessly SAT ..
on the STAGE with that
'manual' Hand Organ (?).
----
Man...the World stopped.
- so SOULFUL.
- so genuine.

The EMOTIONs that it
CONJURED up; it really shook me.
The CORE of myself was IN QUESTION.
(?) ...what am I feeling..! ¿
...RESONANCE..
Deep...psychological...
CALL OUT...to your SOUL.
- I return, Monthly...
to get my COMPASS ..reset.
----
Thanks
🎶..fellow Music Lover



@TubeMeOeight

🛐....even JOHNNY CASH, recognizes the DEPTH, of BECK.

"SELFLESS"

He allows THE MUSE...to...
GUIDE him. 🕯

in fact, his OWN..Lyric...
passes through him -
UNNOTICED.
...revealing how...natural he is.

"...better find the One,
who LIGHTS the WAY..
for you."

--> self referential < ---
. OPEN...

Beck....transparently...
wrote ROWBOAT.

And ' channelled" APPALACHIA



All comments from YouTube:

@bryanstreettandtheblueridg9989

It's too bad so few people relatively speaking don't know about the extraordinary greatness of this song

@louisnirvana1

Travisthehamster it's genius

@jasonbarbush4991

it''s got that Zepplin sound with a similar title. nothing is by coincidence.

@Camronaldoz

There are a few of us out there brother, an amazing album and mind-blowing track. Beck is very underrated in general but particularly on this album.

@etherealcatholic5711

'The End' by the Doors has similar guitar riff.
Still its a great song and perfect for evenings.

@stevegreusome9961

Not exact enough...

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@s.b.3867

Such a flawless song. I wish Beck would do more albums like "Mutations", "Sea Change", and "Morning Phase"...it's when he's at his best, in my humble opinion.

@ahmedshabbir8345

I agree with you. In these albums Beck sounds really honest.

@MattM0112358

humility doesn't involve calling yourself humble

@nickparsons337

Agreed; especially "Sea Change." What a heartbreaking masterpiece. Just hit play and let it go.

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