01. BUDAPEST - a… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name Budapest
01. BUDAPEST - a five-piece band, formed in Rodez, France, and currently active with their debut album release 'Alcaline'.
02. Budapest were formed in Leamington Spa in 1999 by John Garrison (vocals, guitar) and Chris Pemberton (keyboards), along with Adrian Kelley (bass), Mark Walworth (guitar) and Paul Possart (drums).
They released their first album 'Too Blind To Hear' in the UK in 2002. After the recordings of the first album, Walworth committed suicide, he was later replaced by Matt Parker.
The band went back to the studio to record their 2nd album, 'Head Towards The Dawn' in March 2004, with only two remaining members (Garrison and Pemberton). The band disbanded in November 2006.
03. A Goth band from Monte Grande, Argentina.
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Nothing New
Budapest Lyrics
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No one listening,
Frozen fishing,
Here comes self questioning,
Self comparison,
Soon turns green again,
Like every other time.
Nothing that I haven't felt before
But I'm not gonna feel it any more
Drunken praise again,
Don't mean anything,
What's the point again,
Arrives inside my head,
The head that's nearly dead,
Unlike the times bfore,
This is my curtain call.
Actually, it's nothing that I haven't said before,
Nothing that I felt before,
But I'm not gonna feel it any more
There comes a point where even the hardened take no more,
The thickest of skin holds out no more,
But I'm not gonna take it any more.
It doesn't make a difference to me,
I never give up anyway
It doesn't make a difference to me.
Nothing new.....
The lyrics to Budapest's song "Nothing New" express a feeling of being stuck in a rut, repeating the same patterns and experiences over and over again. The singer seems to be struggling with feelings of self-doubt and self-comparison, causing them to feel like they are not being heard by others. The lines "Nerves of steel again, No one listening, Frozen fishing, Here comes self questioning, Self comparison" capture this sentiment. Despite acknowledging that they've felt this way before, the singer decides that they're not going to let it affect them anymore. The repetition of the line "Actually, it's nothing that I haven't said before, Nothing that I haven't felt before, But I'm not gonna feel it any more" reinforces this resolve.
The song continues to touch on the idea of being tired of the same old patterns. The line "Unlike the times before, This is my curtain call" speaks to the idea of wanting to move on from something that has been holding the singer back. The lyrics also express a sense of apathy and resignation: "It doesn't make a difference to me, I never give up anyway". Despite feeling stuck in these patterns, the singer seems to maintain a sense of resilience and determination.
Overall, "Nothing New" addresses the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of repetitive behavior and negative thought patterns. The lyrics acknowledge past experiences and feelings, but also assert a desire to break free from these patterns and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Nerves of steel again,
Being calm and composed again, but it's not of any help because no one is listening.
No one listening,
Nobody cares or pays attention.
Frozen fishing,
Feeling stuck and unable to make progress.
Here comes self-questioning,
Doubting oneself and experiencing insecurity.
Self-comparison,
Comparing oneself with others and feeling inferior.
Soon turns green again,
The envy begins to surface once again, just like every other time.
Like every other time.
This is a recurring cycle of emotions that keeps repeating.
Actually, it's nothing that I haven't said before,
This is not a new feeling or experience for me.
Nothing that I haven't felt before
I have gone through this before, it's familiar.
But I'm not gonna feel it any more
I have decided to let go of this feeling and not let it affect me anymore.
Drunken praise again,
Compliments and praise that are not sincere, possibly received while inebriated.
Don't mean anything,
These compliments have no real value or significance.
What's the point again,
Questioning the purpose or meaning behind the situation.
Arrives inside my head,
Thoughts and emotions that originate within oneself.
The head that's nearly dead,
Feeling emotionally numb, almost devoid of any feeling.
Unlike the times before,
This time it feels different and final, perhaps ending something.
This is my curtain call.
This is the end of something, the final chapter in a story.
There comes a point where even the hardened take no more,
Even the emotionally strong have a breaking point and cannot endure anymore.
The thickest of skin holds out no more,
Even the most resilient can no longer withstand certain situations.
But I'm not gonna take it any more.
I am making a conscious decision to not tolerate this any longer.
It doesn't make a difference to me,
Nothing really affects or impacts me.
I never give up anyway
I'm persistent and will keep going.
Nothing new.....
This is a repetitive, familiar pattern that holds no surprises.
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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