I'm Not Part Of Me
Cloud Nothings Lyrics


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It starts right now, there's a way I was before
But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
How to focus on what I can do myself

I'm not telling you all I'm going through
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine, but
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine and

Leave it all to memory of what we did when we were young and
Now you could just leave me on my own
I'm moving toward a new idea, you're not what I really needed
Now you could just leave me on my own, but

I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me

It's over now, there's a way I was before
But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
How to focus on what I can do myself

I'm not telling you all I'm going through
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine, but
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine and

Leave it all to memory of what we did when we were young and
Now you could just leave me on my own
I'm moving toward a new idea, you're not what I really needed
Now you could just leave me on my own, but

I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me

You're the thought that's haunting
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting
You're, you're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're, you're the thought that's haunting
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're, you're the thought that's haunting me
You're, you're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting

I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me




I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Not Part Of Me" by Cloud Nothings is a song about growth and self-discovery. The lyrics talk about how the singer is finally learning how to be present in the moment, instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. The singer acknowledges that they are going through a difficult time, but they are not sharing all the details with others. They feel fine, but they are not revealing everything they are going through.


The chorus, "I'm not you, you're a part of me," implies that the singer is realizing that they need to let go of their past and move forward on their own. They acknowledge that the people in their past are a part of them and have shaped them, but they are not the same person they used to be. The song ends with the repetition of "you're the thought that's haunting me," which shows that the singer is still struggling with letting go of their past.


Overall, the lyrics show the struggle of growing up and moving on from the past. The singer is trying to find themselves and focus on their own growth, but they are haunted by memories from the past.


Line by Line Meaning

It starts right now, there's a way I was before
The singer is acknowledging that they are starting a new phase and can't remember how they used to be before.


But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
The singer is indicating that they are not able to remember their past selves anymore.


I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
The singer is trying to focus on the present and not get distracted by their past or future.


How to focus on what I can do myself
The artist is trying to learn how to rely on their own abilities and strengths.


I'm not telling you all I'm going through
The artist is keeping some things to themselves and not being completely open with others.


Not telling you all I'm going through
The singer is repeating that they are not sharing everything they are experiencing.


I feel fine, but
Even though the singer is saying they feel okay, there might be more going on beneath the surface.


Leave it all to memory of what we did when we were young and
The artist is saying that they will remember the good times from their youth but wants to move on.


Now you could just leave me on my own
The artist is saying that they don't need anyone else to help them move forward.


I'm moving toward a new idea, you're not what I really needed
The artist is moving towards a new plan and realizing that others might not fit into that plan.


I'm not, I'm not you
The singer is differentiating themselves from another person.


You're a part of me, you're a part of me
Even though the artist is different from the other person, they acknowledge that this person has had an impact on them.


You're the thought that's haunting
The other person is still on the singer's mind and is causing them some discomfort.


You're the thought that's haunting me
The other person is still on the singer's mind and is causing them some discomfort.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Baldi, Jayson Gerycz

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Edgar S.H.

It starts right now, there's a way I was before
But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
How to focus on what I can do myself

I'm not telling you all I'm going through
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine, but
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine and

Leave it all to memory of what we did when we were young and
Now you could just leave me on my own
I'm moving toward a new idea, you're not what I really needed
Now you could just leave me on my own, but

I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me

It's over now, there's a way I was before
But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
How to focus on what I can do myself

I'm not telling you all I'm going through
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine, but
I'm not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
Not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine and

Leave it all to memory of what we did when we were young and
Now you could just leave me on my own
I'm moving toward a new idea, you're not what I really needed
Now you could just leave me on my own, but

I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me

You're the thought that's haunting
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting
You're, you're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're, you're the thought that's haunting
You're the thought that's haunting me
You're, you're the thought that's haunting me
You're, you're the thought that's haunting me
You're the thought that's haunting

I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me
I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me



OdysseyWafflez

Just gonna leave this here...
V V V V

It starts right now, there's a way I was before
But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
How to focus on what I can do myself

I'm not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine

Leave it all to memory of
What we did when were young and
Now you could just leave me on my own
Oh, moving towards a new idea
You're not what I really needed
Now you could just leave me on my own

But I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me

It's over now, there's a way I was before
But I can't recall how I was those days anymore
I'm learning how to be here and nowhere else
How to focus on what I can do myself

I'm not telling you all I'm going through
I feel fine

Leave it all to memory of
What we did when were young and
Now you could just leave me on my own
Oh, moving toward a new idea
You're not what I really needed
You could just leave me on my own

But I'm not, I'm not you
You're a part of me, you're a part of me



All comments from YouTube:

beepst

These guys are one of the few bands currently doing solid yet catchy pop-rock / indie songs. I love how they take post-hardcore / punk / Sonic Youth elements and transform it into a very catchy song.

wlndbeach

similar band would be Petite League. noisy, pop, indie rock

Nameless user

Most underrated band ever

PAWOOK

words can't desctribe how I love Dylan and his band

Hemingway7261

I love this song so much. One of the best tracks of the year

Amador

 The director of this video(and all the other cloud nothings videos) really focuses on making weird videos. And i think this is his best work, ive never felt so uncomfortable watching a video, and this is before the demonic stuff. Like hearing such a perfect song played over a selfie filled video is as hilarious as creepy. Also seeing Dylan Baldi's head on a flying iphone is the greatest thing i can imagine. 10/10

Chase Nyland

Devastating song. I always find it interesting how sometimes the saddest lyrics are disguised with upbeat pop/punk melodies. You wouldn't really think of this song being so depressing until you read the lyrics.

Drew Guarini

Best song of 2014. Absolute masterpiece.

bruno peña

No sé cómo había olvidado estas canciones geniales! :D

wrongkorea

How can you not like this music video seriously? I think it's amazing.

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