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Nothing New
Grebo Lyrics
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And when I lost it all I'll think of what I had.
I realise that I'm a fool with so much I could gain,
But merely lack of motivation is to blame.
I know I'm low on things to write about and that's my only motivation.
I realise there's no groundbreaking stuff for me to say,
So I'll just sit around, the same three chords I'll play.
I realise that everything's recycled in my songs,
That's because originality feels so wrong.
Chorus
I realise I'm wrong and I apologise for this song.
Chorus
I know I'm low, but that's my only,
That's my only, that's my only motivation.
The lyrics of Grebo's song "Nothing New" highlight the internal conflicts and struggles of an artist suffering from a lack of inspiration and motivation. The opening line reveals the regret that the artist feels for not making the most of the time they have. The second line suggests that the artist recognizes the value of what they had only after losing it all. The third line acknowledges the potential they have for success but also reveals the fact of their lack of motivation. The fourth line can be seen as a self-critique.
In the later part of the lyrics, the artist speaks of their limitations and the recycled nature of their works. The artist expresses frustration at the lack of originality in their creations. The constant use of the same three chords is a symbol of the monotony of the artist's life. The chorus apologizes and recognizes the redundancy of the song.
"Nothing New" is a song that many artists can relate to as it highlights the common struggles of losing inspiration, lack of motivation, and struggling with originality. The song has a melancholic tone, which adds depth to the lyrics. The simple use of three chords adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I realise that I've been wasting the little time I have,
I acknowledge that I have not been utilizing my limited time efficiently.
And when I lost it all I'll think of what I had.
If I lose everything, I will reflect on what I had before.
I realise that I'm a fool with so much I could gain,
I understand that I have a lot to gain, but my lack of motivation makes me foolish.
But merely lack of motivation is to blame.
My lack of motivation is the sole reason for my inactivity.
I know I'm not the first to write about laziness and masturbation,
I am aware that I am not the pioneer in writing about laziness and self-pleasure.
I know I'm low on things to write about and that's my only motivation.
My only motivation is the fact that I have run out of topics to write about.
I realise there's no groundbreaking stuff for me to say,
I understand that I do not have anything revolutionary to say.
So I'll just sit around, the same three chords I'll play.
I will spend my time playing the same three chords on my instrument instead of being creative.
I realise that everything's recycled in my songs,
I acknowledge that my songs are mostly made up of recycled ideas.
That's because originality feels so wrong.
I feel that being original is a strange and uncomfortable thing to do.
Chorus
Repeat of the chorus.
I realise I'm wrong and I apologise for this song.
I understand that this song is not up to par, and I apologize for it.
Chorus
Repeat of the chorus.
I know I'm low, but that's my only,
I know I am not at my best, but this is all I have.
That's my only, that's my only motivation.
My lack of creativity is what motivates me to continue creating, despite its shortcomings.
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.