needle
Born Ruffians Lyrics


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I belong to no one, like the watermelon
Rolling with momentum
Spitting out its seeds
Buried under snow and waiting just to show us
How it grows and knows how yummy it will be
I belong to no one, a song without an album
Long forgotten maxim spoken to the sea
I belong with no one, I belong with no one
I belong with no one, you belong with me
When I was a boy I wished that I was older
Wished that I was taller, tall enough to see
See the things I see today, now I wish they'd go away
Out and let me far astray, astray from what I need

Needle in the hay, lost but in my place
Peaceful in my way, hope I never have to sow again
Tumble, tumble down as I take the ground
Make a mighty sound, know what I am, know when I found a way

A way, a way, a way to always belong
Belong, belong, wont be long until I am gone
A way, a way, a way to always belong
Belong, belong, wont be long until I am gone

I am just a no one, I'm the same as everyone
Spinning underneath the sun, head between my knees
I belong to no one, I am a minimum
Rolling into bigger sums adding them to me

Needle in the hay, lost but in my place
Peaceful in my way, hope I never have to sow again
Tumble, tumble down as I take the ground
Make a mighty sound, know what I am, know when I found a way

A way, a way, a way to always belong
Belong, belong, wont be long until I am gone
A way, a way, a way to always belong
Belong, belong, wont be long until I am gone





A way, belong
A way, belong

Overall Meaning

The song "Needle in 2-3" by Born Ruffians is a reflective piece that delves into the idea of belonging and individual identity. The opening lines of the song, "I belong to no one, like the watermelon / Rolling with momentum / Spitting out its seeds," set the tone for the rest of the song - the idea of being unattached and free. The image of a watermelon, a fruit that is often shared and enjoyed, represents the paradoxical freedom of not belonging to anyone but being a part of something that is universally enjoyed.


The second verse, "When I was a boy I wished that I was older / Wished that I was taller, tall enough to see / See the things I see today, now I wish they'd go away / Out and let me far astray, astray from what I need," highlights the struggle of growing up and realizing that the things we desired as children may not be what we need as we get older. The imagery of wishing things would go away is juxtaposed with the desire to be led far astray, indicating the internal conflict many people experience in finding their own identities.


The repetition of the lyrics "A way to always belong" and "Won't be long until I am gone" showcase the cyclical nature of life and the struggle to find a sense of permanence and belonging in a constantly changing world. The chorus, "Needle in the hay, lost but in my place / Peaceful in my way, hope I never have to sow again / Tumble, tumble down as I take the ground / Make a mighty sound, know what I am, know when I found a way," further emphasizes the idea of finding one's place in the world and the struggle to maintain that place.


Overall, "Needle in 2-3" is a song that examines the complex emotions surrounding individual identity and belonging. The watermelon metaphor, the desire to be led astray, and the cyclical nature of life all contribute to a poignant exploration of these themes.


Line by Line Meaning

I belong to no one, like the watermelon
I don't owe my loyalty to anyone or anything, just like a watermelon that grows freely without attachment


Rolling with momentum
I'm moving forward with force and energy


Spitting out its seeds
Releasing the things inside that I don't need to hold onto anymore


Buried under snow and waiting just to show us
I may be hidden or overlooked, but eventually I'll prove my worth to the world


How it grows and knows how yummy it will be
I have confidence that I'll become something great, just like how a watermelon knows it will be delicious when it's fully grown


I belong to no one, a song without an album
I don't fit into any specific category or group, I exist on my own


Long forgotten maxim spoken to the sea
An idea or belief that was once important has been lost or ignored


I belong with no one, I belong with no one
I don't need others to define me or give me a sense of belonging


I belong with no one, you belong with me
I'm content with being alone, while recognizing that others may not be


When I was a boy I wished that I was older
In the past, I longed for more experience and maturity


Wished that I was taller, tall enough to see
I wanted to be able to see what was beyond my current view


See the things I see today, now I wish they'd go away
Now that I've experienced certain things, I wish I could forget or undo them


Out and let me far astray, astray from what I need
I want to be taken away from what's familiar and comfortable, even if it's what I think I need


Needle in the hay, lost but in my place
I may feel lost, but I know that I'm still where I belong


Peaceful in my way, hope I never have to sow again
I find peace in my current situation and hope to avoid any future struggles


Tumble, tumble down as I take the ground
I'm falling, but I'll land on my feet and keep moving forward


Make a mighty sound, know what I am, know when I found a way
I'll make a powerful impact and recognize my true self when I find my path


A way, a way, a way to always belong
I'm searching for a way to feel like I fit in, no matter where I am


Belong, belong, wont be long until I am gone
I'll continue searching for belonging, even if I know it won't last forever


I am just a no one, I'm the same as everyone
I'm no more or less important than anyone else


Spinning underneath the sun, head between my knees
I'm lost in thought, trying to make sense of my place in the world


I belong to no one, I am a minimum
I don't require a lot to be content, I'm happy with the bare minimum


Rolling into bigger sums adding them to me
I'm making progress, slowly but surely, and each step adds to my overall success


A way, belong
The search for belonging continues




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Luke Michael Charles Lalonde, Mitchell Derosier, Steven Paul Hamelin

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Talia Chong-Hamlin

this band is so underrated

Anonymous Gamer

+Talia Mary 100% aggree

Bárbara González

I agree

Yseson _

2019 this band is still underrated

Gourish Jamwal

2020 still underrated

Robin 123

Gourish Jamwal i know right :(

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bachtopus

"When I was a boy I wished that I was older, wished that I was taller - tall enough to see; see the things I see today. Now I wish they'd go away" That is so sad, but so well-constructed and articulate. They give words to the things I could never describe.

Damaged ostrich

Almost 7 years later and this song still fire

Michael Waters

does everyone else fall deeply in love with these guys as soon as they find them? like lifetime love

Anonymous Gamer

+Michael Waters yes

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