Halfway to Nowhere
Chelou Lyrics
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How do you wait to carry the day
Yeah i sing for pleasure
Ive sang for pain
Im still half way to nowhere
Im still nothing today
Despite the process along that came from fame
Yeah i sing for pleasure
Ive sang for pain
Im still halfway to nowhere
Im still nothing today
The lyrics to Chelou's Halfway to Nowhere depict a sense of struggle, uncertainty, and disappointment in oneself. The first two lines ask a simple question: How does one find the motivation to start the day? This question may imply that the singer is struggling with depression or another form of mental illness that makes it difficult to carry out daily tasks. The next line, "I sing for pleasure, I've sang for pain" suggests that the singer's music is a form of coping mechanism that helps them deal with their hardships.
The chorus, "I'm still halfway to nowhere, I'm still nothing today" amplifies this feeling of lack of direction or purpose. The singer feels like they haven't accomplished anything or reached any milestones in their life. Despite being told that good things come to those who wait, the singer is still stuck in the same place, struggling to make progress in their career or personal life.
Overall, the lyrics to Halfway to Nowhere capture the struggle of navigating life's challenges and the search for meaning and purpose. The song highlights the importance of staying resilient in times of hardship and finding ways to cope with the ups and downs of life, whether it be through music or other forms of self-care.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you get out of bed in the morning
Asking how someone finds the willpower to start their day.
How do you wait to carry the day
Questioning how someone can anticipate the events of the day with patience.
Yeah i sing for pleasure
Expressing that singing is a source of enjoyment.
I've sang for pain
Admitting that they also sing as a way to cope with difficult emotions.
I'm still half way to nowhere
Feeling lost or uncertain about their future, even with some progress made.
I'm still nothing today
Feeling unaccomplished or unimportant currently.
They tell me good things come to those who wait
Referencing advice they've heard from others that suggests patience is rewarded.
Despite the process along that came from fame
Acknowledging the challenges and hard work that come with success.
I'm still halfway to nowhere
Repeating the sentiment that they feel unsure about the path they're on.
I'm still nothing today
Repeating the feeling of inadequacy or lack of achievement in the present.
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MT-hn7oj
Take aways:
1. Self acceptance is a daily struggle, but something to continually strive to pursue.
2. Without a doubt, it's a jungle out there.
3. Music, apart from being a time machine, can be a warm embrace. It can act as an aid to help us really feel what we need to feel in any given moment. It allows us to feel less alone through the lyrics or instrumentals that communicate to our souls in just the right way that we need in that moment.
This music video was a great piece of art and very profound in meaning (well, from what I interpreted from it). The song itself is also superb - "I'm still halfway to nowhere, I'm still nothing today" - a shared experience for so many.
Thank you Chelou.
@IProvideLyrics1924
[Verse 1]
How do you get out of bed in the morning?
How do you wake to carry the day?
[Chorus]
Yeah I sing for pleasure
I've sung for pain
I'm still halfway to nowhere
I'm still nothing today
[Verse 2]
They tell me good things come to those who wait
Despite the process along that came from fame
[Chorus x2]
Yeah I sing for pleasure
I've sung for pain
I'm still halfway to nowhere
I'm still nothing today
Yeah I sing for pleasure
I've sung for pain
I'm still halfway to nowhere
I'm still nothing today
@LOL-cringe
Most people I've shown this find it creepy and unsettling but to me this video paired with the music is unbelievably soothing. It's like an ancient being that understands me to the core
@csakikristof5198
bro u are on a trip
@MadeForNothing.
How did you take over the top comments?
@obesarah
por alguns anos, esse vรญdeo era a primeira coisa que eu assistia/escutava quando acordava, me tranquilizava bastante
@Snorlaxxll
Agree 100%. Initially it was definitely creepy but grew on me to the point where it became soothing.
@lindajonsson2732
You are not alone <3
@LOL-cringe
I recognized the artwork immediately!
amazing job Polly Nor!
@idkmankindawack
Could have put your 11 comments in a row into just one ๐
@berkovl7226
It actually reminds me of Henri Rousseau's paintings. "The Dream" bears striking to the art in the music video.
@LOL-cringe
These character designs and backgrounds are awesome. Really weird animation.
I love it.