Thank You For Nothing
Elizabeth & The Catapult Lyrics

Thank you for everything
Expressing gratitude for all the good things that have happened

Thank you for nothing
Acknowledging that sometimes things don't work out and expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from failures

My brother, there is no in between
Addressing a sibling or close friend and recognizing that life is full of both good and bad experiences, with no neutral ground in between

Never one without the other
Acknowledging that every positive experience has its negative counterpart and vice versa

I may not know anything
Admitting that the artist may not have all the answers

But I think I'm onto something
Expressing confidence in one's ability to learn and grow from both positive and negative experiences

For every door opening,
Recognizing the potential for new opportunities

There's another one slowly closing
Acknowledging that with every new opportunity comes the potential for loss or missed opportunities

Thank you for loving me
Expressing gratitude for the positive experiences of love and affection

Thank you for leaving
Recognizing that even positive relationships can come to an end and expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from the experience

Thank you for promising
Expressing gratitude for the positive intentions behind a promise

And then promptly forgetting
Recognizing that sometimes people forget or fail to follow through on their promises

For the gifts that were given
Acknowledging the positive things that have been received

Just to be taken for granted
Recognizing that sometimes positive experiences or gifts are not properly appreciated or valued

Studied indifference
Referencing a lack of emotion or interest that is purposeful and calculated

Care turned to careless,
Expressing disappointment or frustration with a relationship that was once positive and caring but has become indifferent or uncaring

Once disenchanted
Describing how the artist has become disillusioned with a relationship or experience that was once positive and uplifting

The glass that was filled
Referencing a positive experience (like a glass filled with water)

Then just as easily broken
Acknowledging that positive experiences can be fleeting and easily lost or destroyed

Thank you for trusting me
Expressing gratitude for the positive experience of being trusted

And then biting the bullet
Recognizing when one must take on a difficult task or make a difficult decision

Thank you for laughing out loud
Expressing gratitude for the positive experience of shared humor

Even when you don't mean it
Acknowledging that sometimes laughter and humor are used as a way to mask true emotions or feelings

They say hurting is growing
Referencing the notion that emotionally difficult experiences can lead to personal growth and development

If you believe when you say it
Suggesting that personal growth can only occur if the singer truly believes in and embraces the idea that difficult experiences lead to growth

So I'll just keep saying it
Committing to continue expressing gratitude, even in difficult times

Thank you, thank you
Reiterating the sentiment of gratitude

Thank you for nothing at all
Expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from both positive and negative experiences