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Zero
Grey Does Matter Lyrics
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I'm calling but you won't call me back. No contact, not even combat, what's up with that? Can't you see that I am trying? And you give... 0.
Now we're talking, it's better than nothing. This is good. It's unfolding and you're not acting like you should. Thankfully, you're not always like this. When you give... 0.
And I think I know what ails you today. Not tomorrow, today. And I think I know I can help you but you need to know it's okay. Yeah, it's okay. And we never need to roll it back to... 0.
The lyrics of "Zero" by Grey Does Matter present a theme of frustration and disappointment. The first line, "Anything times zero is zero," sets the tone for the entire song. It evokes a sense of hopelessness as if the singer feels that all their efforts are futile since they are not being reciprocated. The following lines suggest an attempt at communication with someone who seems to be avoiding them, the repetition of "0" emphasizes the lack of response from the other person. The song portrays the singer's disappointment and sadness over their failing attempts to connect with the person they are addressing.
However, the tone of the song changes in the second verse, it suggests that there might still be hope as the other person starts to interact, and they can "talk" now. But the line "you're not acting like you should," hints that there is still a lingering sense of disappointment. The chorus emphasizes how the singer believes that their understanding of the other person's problem could be of help, and they just need them to accept their help.
The final line, "And we never need to roll it back to... 0," signals the hope that the situation can improve, and they can move forward without losing progress or discourse.
Overall, "Zero" presents a story of dashed hopes, communication attempts, and the importance of accepting help.
Line by Line Meaning
Anything times zero is zero.
Multiplying any value by zero results in a product of zero.
I'm calling but you won't call me back. No contact, not even combat, what's up with that? Can't you see that I am trying? And you give... 0.
I am trying to reach out to you, but you are not responsive or engaged in any form of communication. This apathy towards me and our relationship makes me feel dejected and unsupported.
Now we're talking, it's better than nothing. This is good. It's unfolding and you're not acting like you should. Thankfully, you're not always like this. When you give... 0.
Although we are finally engaging in a conversation, it is not as positive or productive as it could be. Your behavior is not meeting expectations, but I am grateful that this is not a consistent pattern in our relationship. However, when you continue to behave this way, it leads to a lack of progress or resolution.
And I think I know what ails you today. Not tomorrow, today. And I think I know I can help you but you need to know it's okay. Yeah, it's okay. And we never need to roll it back to... 0.
I believe I understand your current struggles, and I want to support you through them. It is important for you to know that it is acceptable to ask for and receive help. We can work through these issues together and prevent our relationship from regressing to a state of indifference or animosity.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.