Back to Nowhere
Fastbacks Lyrics
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I'm back to nowhere as of yesterday
At least they're telling me that
Again and I'm fine knowing it now
Days they say
Are long but there's no other way
To get through one
Have a happy day
Back to nowhere I am going
Back to nowhere I'll be there
Nowhere is where you'll find me
Because I'm there all the time
Times don't change enough for anyone to say
'Everything will turn out okay
It all will be fine.'
The Fastbacks song, Back to Nowhere, speaks of a feeling of being in limbo, stuck in a place of zero progress. The phrase, "back to nowhere," is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of being in a rut. The singer explains that they have been told they are back to nowhere, and despite the negative connotation of those words, they have accepted it and are now content with where they are.
The song's theme focuses on the idea that time feels stagnant, and that no matter how much time passes, nothing ever really changes. The singer talks about how days are long, but there's no other way to get through them. It's a resigned acceptance of their situation. There is a sense of sarcasm when the singer states, "Have a happy day." It's as if to say, "Sure, we can pretend everything is fine, but we both know it's not."
The overall tone of the song is melancholy, with a hint of apathy. The repetition of the words "nowhere" and "fine" creates a feeling of helplessness, like the singer has given up trying to change anything.
Line by Line Meaning
As they say
As people commonly say or as popular opinion goes
I'm back to nowhere as of yesterday
I have returned to a state of being lost or directionless, as of yesterday
At least they're telling me that
At least someone is informing me of my current state
Again and I'm fine knowing it now
This is not the first or only time I have been in this state, but now that I am aware, I am okay with it
Days they say
People often claim that days can be long and difficult
Are long but there's no other way
Days can feel long, but there is no alternative to getting through them
To get through one
To successfully make it through a day
Have a happy day
A common expression wishing someone a good day or positivity
Or something like that
Or any variation of well wishes
Back to nowhere I am going
I am headed back to a state of being lost or directionless
Back to nowhere I'll be there
I will be completely present in my state of being lost or directionless
Nowhere is where you'll find me
I reside in a state of being lost or directionless
Because I'm there all the time
This is a state in which I constantly exist
Times don't change enough for anyone to say
Situations do not evolve enough for anyone to confidently predict a positive outcome
'Everything will turn out okay
Things will work out favorably for everyone involved
It all will be fine.'
The future is uncertain, but everything will ultimately end up being okay
Contributed by Henry Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.