Zero
Catman Cohen Lyrics
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In a world
Sees everything
Everything, everything….but me
Invisible to your touch
And doubt you’ll like me very much
Am I alive?
I’m a non-existent cipher
A pointless empty zero
Never added up to anything
A non-existent cipher
Pointless empty zero
Tell me….what does it all mean?
And now I think I want you
Ethereal body
Oblivious mask
And now I think I love you
Intelligent lips
Painted in black
But no need to look my way
Or give me the time of day
Can’t be with you
In this world
Invisible man
Never gets the girl
Oh, no...
I’ll find where you are
And watch from afar
You will be felt by me
I’ll find where you are
And watch from afar
You will be loved by me
Your
Zero
Tonight
Your
Zero
For life
Your zero
The day I die
Your zero….your zero
Zero
The song Zero by Catman Cohen is a beautiful but melancholic reflection on the feeling of being invisible from the world’s eyes and existence itself. The opening lyrics set the tone of the song as the singer expresses his birth as a pale and invisible entity in a world that seems to see everything but him. He reflects on how he is invisible to the touch of other human beings, and he doubts whether people might like him or not. This feeling of invisibility leads him to question his existence, wondering whether he is alive and whether he was ever himself.
The chorus of the song comprises the lyrics “I’m a non-existent cipher, a pointless empty zero, never added up to anything,” which reveals the singer's thoughts on his self-worth in society. He believes that he never mattered or contributed anything and that he is only a zero, which just adds up to nothing. The singer continues to express his longing for somebody, something, or love in his life. He describes his desire for someone ethereal, with intelligent lips painted in black, but he doubts whether he will ever be noticed by that person.
Ultimately, the song's message is that despite feeling invisible to the world, the singer still wants to reach out and be felt and loved by somebody. He may feel like a zero, but he still has emotions, desires, and the need to connect with someone. The song is a window into a person's feelings who may be struggling with mental health and a feeling of isolation, but still has hope to be felt and loved by somebody.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born pale and invisible
From birth, I was unseen and insignificant.
In a world
In a society and culture.
Sees everything
That values and appreciates visible and tangible things.
Everything, everything….but me
But I am invisible and overlooked.
Invisible to your touch
I am emotionally and physically unattainable.
And doubt you’ll like me very much
I feel unwanted and undesirable.
Am I alive?
I question my existence and purpose.
Was I ever me?
I doubt my identity and authenticity.
I’m a non-existent cipher
I am an insignificant and meaningless entity.
A pointless empty zero
I am a valueless and hollow number.
Never added up to anything
I have never amounted to anything significant or important.
Tell me….what does it all mean?
I question the significance and purpose of my existence.
And now I think I want you
Despite my insecurities, I desire you.
Ethereal body
You possess a delicate and otherworldly physical form.
Oblivious mask
You hide your true emotions and feelings.
And now I think I love you
My desire has turned into a deep and intense love for you.
Intelligent lips
Your words and thoughts are profound and insightful.
Painted in black
You still have a dark and mysterious demeanor.
But no need to look my way
You don't have to acknowledge or pay attention to me.
Or give me the time of day
You don't have to socialize or interact with me.
Can’t be with you
I cannot have a relationship with you.
In this world
Because I am invisible and insignificant in society.
Invisible man
I am the unseen and unnoticed man.
Never gets the girl
I am not able to pursue and win the girl I desire.
I’ll find where you are
Despite my inability to be with you, I will locate and observe you.
And watch from afar
I will admire you from a distance.
You will be felt by me
Although I cannot touch or be with you, I will emotionally feel your presence.
You will be loved by me
I will continue to love you regardless of the circumstances.
Your zero
I may be insignificant, but I will still love and admire you.
Tonight
In this moment.
For life
Forever.
The day I die
Until the end of my life.
Your zero….your zero
I will love you even as an insignificant and valueless entity, forever.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@windyhart
What a beautifully sad video. It is incredibly interesting and definitive of the song. Job well done.
@zainaabfarooq
zero is hero nice song.
@zainaabfarooq
nice.
@RobTencer
The autotune is an improvement