Nowhere Man
Emmerson Nogueira Lyrics


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He′s a real nowhere Man,
Sitting in his Nowhere Land,
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.

Doesn't have a point of view,
Knows not where he′s going to,
Isn't he a bit like you and me?
Nowhere Man, please listen,
You don't know what you′re missing,
Nowhere Man, the world is at your command.

(Lead Guitar)

He′s as blind as he can be,
Just sees what he wants to see,
Nowhere Man can you see me at all?
Nowhere Man, don't worry,
Take your time, don′t hurry,
Leave it all till somebody else
Lends you a hand.

Doesn't have a point of view,
Knows not where he′s going to,
Isn't he a bit like you and me?

Nowhere Man, please listen,
You don′t know what you're missing,
Nowhere Man, the world is at your command.

He's a real Nowhere Man,
Sitting in his Nowhere Land,
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.




Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody.

Overall Meaning

Emmerson Nogueira's song "Nowhere Man" talks about a person who is lost, without any clear direction in life, and has no ambition, goals or dreams. He is living in his own world and is completely oblivious to the outside world. He has no point of view and doesn't know where he's going. He is like the "everyman" who is lost in the vast and complex world, without any purpose. The lyrics try to motivate this lost soul to look around and grasp the opportunities in the world, which he could use to achieve something worthwhile.


The second verse of the song further reinforces the idea that the nowhere man is living in his own world, where he can only see what he wants to see. It's like he has blinders on, and he is unaware of anything outside of his comfort zone. The chorus tries to instill a sense of hope and motivation, asking the nowhere man to listen, as he doesn't know what he's missing. The world is at his command, and all he needs to do is grab it.


The song talks about a universal problem that can be seen in many people's lives. It is difficult to navigate through life, and sometimes people can feel lost and directionless. But if they open their minds and hearts to new ideas, the world can be full of infinite possibilities.


Line by Line Meaning

He’s a real nowhere Man,
He lacks direction in life and is lost in confusion.


Sitting in his Nowhere Land,
He's trapped in a place that offers no sense of belonging.


Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
He has goals that lead to nothing, and nobody cares about him or his plans.


Doesn't have a point of view,
He doesn't have a distinct perspective on life.


Knows not where he’s going to,
He has no idea about where he’s headed in life.


Isn't he a bit like you and me?
A lot of people can relate to his feelings of being lost.


Nowhere Man, please listen,
The song addresses him directly, urging him to pay attention.


You don't know what you're missing,
He has a lot to gain from opening his eyes to the world.


Nowhere Man, the world is at your command.
If he opens his eyes and takes some control of his life, he can achieve greatness.


(Lead Guitar)
Musical interlude.


He's as blind as he can be,
He is oblivious to the world around him.


Just sees what he wants to see,
He's only seeing things in his way that align with the narrative he's created in his mind.


Nowhere Man can you see me at all?
He is invisible to others as well as himself. He is lost in his own sense of self and reality.


Nowhere Man, don't worry,
The song encourages him to take it easy.


Take your time, don't hurry,
He should not feel the pressure to figure out everything in one go.


Leave it all till somebody else lends you a hand.
One day, someone will offer him support, and he should wait patiently for that day to arrive.


Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
Repeating this line emphasizes the sadness of his state of mind.


Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
Repeating this line emphasizes the sadness of his state of mind.


Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
Repeating this line emphasizes the sadness of his state of mind.




Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul Mccartney

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