Going Nowhere
Cut Copy Lyrics


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I can't think straight.
Help me now before it's too late.
Now what do I care?
'Cause we're going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
I can go there.
I can go there.

I can't think straight.
Help me now before it's too late.
Now what do I care?
'Cause we're going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
Help me!

Going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
Going nowhere.
I can go there.




I can go there.
I can go there.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cut Copy's song Going Nowhere are filled with a sense of desperation, confusion and hopelessness. The repetition of the phrase "Going nowhere" emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a place where there's no way forward and no way back. The words "I can't think straight" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed and unable to find a way out of the situation they're in. The line "Help me now before it's too late" implies that the singer is aware that time is running out and that they need assistance urgently.


The repetition of the line "Now what do I care?" adds a layer of nihilism to the song. It suggests that the singer has given up hope and has lost sight of what they care about. The repetition of the line "Going nowhere" is also significant in underscoring the futility of the singer's predicament. They're aware that they're stuck in a cycle of repetition, going over and over the same ground with no progress being made.


Overall, the lyrics to Going Nowhere paint a bleak picture of a character who is stuck in a negative mindset and unable to find a way out. The repetition of certain phrases and the urgent sense of desperation bring a sense of urgency to the song that amplifies its emotional impact.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't think straight.
I am having trouble processing my thoughts and making decisions.


Help me now before it's too late.
I am in need of assistance to avoid a negative outcome or consequence.


Now what do I care?
I am indifferent or apathetic towards the situation.


'Cause we're going nowhere.
We are not making any progress or meaningful advancements.


Going nowhere.
Continuing in a direction without any substantial movement or progress.


Going nowhere.
Continuing in a direction without any substantial movement or progress.


Going nowhere.
Continuing in a direction without any substantial movement or progress.


I can go there.
I am capable of physically and mentally reaching a destination or goal.


I can go there.
I am capable of physically and mentally reaching a destination or goal.


I can go there.
I am capable of physically and mentally reaching a destination or goal.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN WHITFORD

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