Nothing Is Impossible
Chad Vangaalen & Xiu Xiu Lyrics
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Nothing, but unsailed seas
Nothing, I know there's nothing at all
That'll bring you back to me
So maybe you don't notice it
Because you've gotten used to it
Or because you were born into it
Somewhere I know you're somewhere
Sailing, the unsailed sea
Nothing, I know there's nothing at all
That can bring you back to me
So maybe you don't notice it
Because you've gotten used to it
Or because you were born into it
Just why you should be scared of it
Somewhere, I know you're somewhere
The lyrics to Chad VanGaalen's song Somewhere There Is Nothing explore themes of loss, separation, and the search for meaning or purpose in life. The opening lines "Somewhere I know there's nothing, nothing but unsailed seas, nothing, I know there's nothing at all that'll bring you back to me" express a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer is grappling with the reality that there may be no way to retrieve what has been lost, be it a person or a sense of belonging.
The repetition of the lines "So maybe you don't notice it, because you've gotten used to it, or because you were born into it, just why you should be scared of it" suggests a level of resignation and acceptance of one's circumstances, while simultaneously hinting at a greater mystery or truth that may be unknowable. The chorus, "Somewhere I know you're somewhere, sailing the unsailed sea, nothing, I know there's nothing at all that can bring you back to me" reinforces the idea that there is a vastness to the world, both physical and emotional, that can make it hard to connect with others.
Overall, the lyrics of Somewhere There Is Nothing evoke a sense of longing and melancholy, as well as a desire to understand the nature of existence and the forces that shape our lives. It is a haunting and introspective song that encourages the listener to contemplate their own place in the world and the meaning they ascribe to their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere I know there's nothing
The singer believes that in some place there is no existence or anything that has any meaning.
Nothing, but unsailed seas
The place he refers to has vast stretches of empty oceans that have never been travelled or discovered.
Nothing, I know there's nothing at all
He is convinced that there is truly nothing there and it's not something that can be debated.
That'll bring you back to me
He recognizes that nothingness can't make things right and bring back someone he misses.
So maybe you don't notice it
Perhaps the idea of nothingness goes unnoticed because people have come to accept it.
Because you've gotten used to it
People may have gotten accustomed to the idea of nothingness to the point that it's no longer an issue.
Or because you were born into it
It's possible for people to be born into a world without meaning or substance and they wouldn't know how to live any other way.
Just why you should be scared of it
The singer thinks there's a reason to be afraid of a life without purpose or substance.
Somewhere I know you're somewhere
He's confident that the person he's missing is off in some unknown place.
Sailing, the unsailed sea
The missing person is charting new territories and experiencing things that have never been experienced before.
Nothing, I know there's nothing at all
As previously stated, there is definitely nothingness in this place and he's convinced of it.
That can bring you back to me
Even if the missing person finds nothingness, it won't bring them back to the singer.
So maybe you don't notice it
The idea of nothingness could be going unnoticed by the missing person just as it may be going unnoticed by others.
Because you've gotten used to it
Like others, the missing person may have become accustomed to meaningless ventures.
Or because you were born into it
It's possible that this style of living was all they ever knew, and they couldn't imagine living in one that was different.
Just why you should be scared of it
The singer feels that living a life without substance or purpose is something to be afraid of, and it might not bring them back to the singer.
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: CHAD VANGAALEN
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