Nobody's There
David Lyrics
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We don't have air to breath
And nobody cares, not even the captain
She cares so she dials the phone
Music's there, she sings along
And he knows someone's making these shadows
There ain't nobody there
There ain't nobody there
But there ain't nobody there
She's reading the classifieds
He's arguing by her side
The bus rides long, but it doesn't matter
She called on the telephone
The doctor said, come alone
She opens the door, but there's no answer
There ain't nobody there
There ain't nobody there
These shadows coming from somewhere
But there ain't nobody there
Rain down, love
Rain down, love
Rain down, love
Rain down, love
The doctor must advise
A very long trips not wise
But in the end, it doesn't matter
Cause there ain't nobody there
There ain't nobody there
These shadows coming from somewhere
But there ain't nobody there
There ain't nobody there
There ain't nobody there
These shadows coming from somewhere
But there ain't nobody
Ain't nobody there
(Here, sit here darling)
(It's alright)
(Shhh, let me call)
(It's alright)
(It's fine)
The lyrics to David's song "Nobody's There" tell a story of loneliness, isolation, and the feeling of being invisible. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer feeling powerless in a situation where they don't have enough air to breathe. The lack of concern from the captain and their crew emphasizes the feeling of being alone in this struggle. The next two lines highlight the one bright spot in the singer's life: music. Even though nobody else may care, they find solace in singing along to their favorite tunes.
The second verse portrays a more mundane scene, with the singer and someone else reading and arguing on a long bus ride. Once again, the only connection they have to the outside world is a phone call, this time from a doctor. They are instructed to come alone, but when they arrive at their destination, there is no one there to meet them. Despite the warning from the doctor earlier in the verse, the trip was worth it to the singer, even if it was just to find out that they are truly alone.
The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the loneliness and the lack of someone to turn to. However, the last few lines of the song seem to offer a glimmer of hope. The repeated phrase "It's alright" seems to be a comforting message to someone in distress, and the final line "It's fine" implies that things will work out in the end. Overall, the lyrics of "Nobody's There" offer a poignant portrayal of the human need for connection and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
He says it's not right to me
He expresses that something is wrong
We don't have air to breath
There's a sense of suffocation or lack of space
And nobody cares, not even the captain
There's a feeling of being ignored, even by authority figures
She cares so she dials the phone
Someone cares enough to take action and reach out
Music's there, she sings along
Music is present and enjoyable in the moment
And he knows someone's making these shadows
There's a suspicion that something or someone is causing problems
There ain't nobody there
The feeling of abandonment persists
These shadows coming from somewhere
There is an unknown source of problems or darkness
She's reading the classifieds
There's a sense of searching or desperation
He's arguing by her side
Conflict and tension
The bus rides long, but it doesn't matter
The length of time or the method of transportation doesn't affect the underlying problem
She called on the telephone
More communication and outreach
The doctor said, come alone
There's a sense of foreboding or worry
She opens the door, but there's no answer
The feeling of rejection or abandonment continues
Rain down, love
A hopeful or optimistic sentiment
The doctor must advise
More authority or advice being given
A very long trips not wise
There's a sense of danger or risk
But in the end, it doesn't matter
The underlying problem persists regardless of other factors
There ain't nobody there
The feeling of abandonment continues to dominate
Ain't nobody there
An emphasis on the lack of presence or support
(Here, sit here darling)
Offering physical comfort or support
(It's alright)
Offering reassurance or comfort in the face of difficulties
(Shhh, let me call)
Offering action or outreach to address the underlying problem
(It's alright)
Offering reassurance or comfort in the face of difficulties
(It's fine)
Offering further reassurance or comfort
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Wayne Carpenter
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