Nothing Is Everything
Dogwood Lyrics


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Further instructions will come in a dream.
Brain will revolt as the villagers scream.
Leaders assemble and gamble for rank.
All that was right is now wrong.

This means everything to you.
Nothing means everything to you.
Tables of measure have overruled fate.
You like to bargain to settle debate.

We supply choices for few to resolve.
A lesson to learn in us all.
This means everything to you.
Nothing means everything to you.

Is it the wisest choice you made?
What a tragic game you played.
It was your equivalent,
To become someone you could not be.

What were their last words.
"Its all downhill from here."
This one will be the last one you trust.
This time, there no time.





Is it the wisest choice you made?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Nothing Is Everything" by Dogwood, talk about receiving instructions in a dream and how one's brain will revolt as the villagers scream. This line can be interpreted to mean the conflict between the desire for guidance and the fear of external disapproval. The subsequent line talks about how leaders gamble and compete with each other for power, leading to the destruction of what was once right.


The following lines of the chorus, "This means everything to you, nothing means everything to you," seem to convey a sense of existential confusion. These lines suggest that the person is struggling to determine what matters and what doesn't. They may be considering the arbitrary nature of what people value in life and searching for a deeper meaning.


The bridge of the song suggests that people prefer to bargain and compromise to resolve conflicts rather than facing them head-on. It implies that compromise is necessary to maintain relationships and resolve conflicts peacefully. Finally, the song ends on a haunting note, with a warning to be wary of who to trust and possibly implying that the consequences of one's actions can be irreversible.


Line by Line Meaning

Further instructions will come in a dream.
You can't rely on external guidance for your path in life.


Brain will revolt as the villagers scream.
Resistance is likely when you go against the norm and pursue what you truly want.


Leaders assemble and gamble for rank.
Society often values rank and status over individual abilities or character.


All that was right is now wrong.
The standards and expectations of society can change, sometimes contradicting what was believed to be right before.


This means everything to you.
There are things in life that are very important to us, to the extent that we are willing to prioritize them over other things.


Nothing means everything to you.
There are also things in life that seem insignificant but hold tremendous value and meaning for us.


Tables of measure have overruled fate.
Our obsession with measurement and quantification can override the natural course of events in our lives.


You like to bargain to settle debate.
Rather than pursue a win-win scenario, some people prefer to argue and haggle to get what they want.


We supply choices for few to resolve.
Some people have the privilege of having more options to choose from, while others have limited choices in life.


A lesson to learn in us all.
Everyone has something to learn and improve upon in life, no matter their background or experience.


Is it the wisest choice you made?
Questioning the wisdom of our decisions is important for personal growth and reflection.


What a tragic game you played.
Some actions or decisions that seemed wise or fun at the time may have disastrous consequences later on.


It was your equivalent, to become someone you could not be.
Trying to fit into someone else's definition of success or happiness can lead to a sense of loss or betrayal of oneself.


What were their last words.
The final words of someone can be heavy with meaning and significance.


"Its all downhill from here."
The future is bleak or hopeless from this point on.


This one will be the last one you trust.
Betrayal can cause deep wounds and affect our ability to trust others.


This time, there no time.
Certain opportunities or moments in life are fleeting and cannot be regained or repeated.




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