Members of Down to Nothing have also been involved in other Richmond, VA-based acts such as the hardcore punk bands Murder Weapon of which David Wood provided backing vocals, Bracewar, Iron Boots, Dead Serious, the pop punk band Game On, which featured members of Down to Nothing, Murder Weapon and the Virginia metalcore band Scarlet (on Ferret Records).
Home Sweet Home
Down to Nothing Lyrics
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at the frick the lofts or the tex
movie night nintendo night 4th street every single night
the best times of my life
wake up early and chill at shafer court
holla at smokes and joke on the bike dorks
undacova brotha vcu cops on our tails
they don't know we're unstoppable
va-i'll never leave
guerilla crew- fuck you
richmond-always on top
swinging off ropes
flying out trees
jumping off bridges
pony pasture cuts our knees
chased by bums and ghosts on bridges
pony pasture cuts our knees
chased by bums and ghosts on belle isle
just a day in the life on the james
west grace street
never know who you'll see
late night
frat fights front porch cary street
richmond belongs to me
the best place ill ever be
Richmond- fist city
V.A- ill never leave
guerilla crew-fuck you
richmond-non stop
The lyrics of 'Home Sweet Home' by Down to Nothing depict a sense of nostalgia, as the band reflects on their time spent in Richmond, Virginia. The song commences with the band highlighting how hanging out together is what they do best. They mention spending time at different locations such as the frick, the lofts or the tex. The band also refers to fun times spent watching movies or playing Nintendo together. These locations may have been some local hangout places where the band members spent a lot of time with their friends which eventually turned into cherished memories.
As the song progresses, the band starts listing some of their most cherished memories of Richmond. The band mentions how they enjoyed their time so much that they used to wake up early to spend more time together. They talk about how they used to joke around with each other and sometimes even prank others. The group mentions their fearless attitude and how the VCU cops cannot stop them from having fun in Richmond. The song even refers to how they would indulge in physical activities like swinging off ropes, jumping off bridges and getting their knees cut at Pony Pasture. The lyrics mention how the group was constantly on the move and mentioned seeing interesting things on late-night walks.
Overall, 'Home Sweet Home' is an enjoyable track that showcases the strong sense of community that the band members shared during their time spent together in Richmond, Virginia.
Line by Line Meaning
Hanging out is what we do best
We enjoy spending time together, as it's our favorite pastime.
at the frick the lofts or the tex
We hang out at different places, such as The Frick, The Lofts, or The Tex.
movie night nintendo night 4th street every single night
We have specific activities on different nights, such as movie night or Nintendo night, and we usually hang out on 4th street every night.
the best times of my life
These moments spent with my friends are the happiest moments of my life.
wake up early and chill at shafer court
We start our mornings early by hanging out at Shafer Court.
holla at smokes and joke on the bike dorks
We talk to our friends and make jokes while making fun of bike dorks.
undacova brotha vcu cops on our tails
We have to avoid getting caught by the VCU cops who we see as the 'undacova brotha.'
they don't know we're unstoppable
The cops don't know that we are resilient and can't be stopped easily.
richmond- fist city
Richmond is a city that is tough and characterized by fighting.
va-i'll never leave
I will never leave Virginia.
guerilla crew- fuck you
We express our defiance towards the 'Guerilla Crew'.
richmond-always on top
Richmond will always be superior to other cities.
swinging off ropes
We like to swing off ropes for fun.
flying out trees
We like to jump out of trees and feel the thrill of flying.
jumping off bridges
We like to jump off bridges for the adrenaline rush.
pony pasture cuts our knees
We often get cuts on our knees from playing at Pony Pasture.
chased by bums and ghosts on bridges
We have had encounters with homeless people and ghosts while hanging out on bridges.
pony pasture cuts our knees
We often get cuts on our knees from playing at Pony Pasture.
chased by bums and ghosts on belle isle
We have had encounters with homeless people and ghosts while hanging out on Belle Isle.
just a day in the life on the james
These are just typical experiences we have while hanging out by the James river.
west grace street
We often hang out on West Grace street.
never know who you'll see
We like the unpredictability of seeing different people on West Grace street.
late night
We often hang out late into the night.
frat fights front porch cary street
We witness fights on the front porch of Cary street fraternities.
richmond belongs to me
I feel a sense of ownership and pride towards the city of Richmond.
the best place ill ever be
I consider Richmond to be the best place I'll ever live.
Richmond- fist city
Richmond is a city that is tough and characterized by fighting.
V.A- ill never leave
I will never leave Virginia.
guerilla crew-fuck you
We express our defiance towards the 'Guerilla Crew'.
richmond-non stop
Richmond is a city that never stops being exciting.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER D GATES, JEREMY MATTHEW MITCHELL, PHILLIP OWEN
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Dr. Shrimp Puetro Rico
This is the jam
strangledbyakitten57
Damn, this song gives me memories!