Gilmore also played "Smokey" in The Big Lebowski
Nothing of the Kind
Jimmie Dale Gilmore Lyrics
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I know there's more to the weather than the western wind
And I feel like I'm gonna feel
Like a willow tree that's got some branches to bend
Well I give you all of my time
But you know I got nothing of the kind
And I take all your troubles I can find
Well I was told to just come on in
But I didn't know exactly why or exactly when
So I just stood inside your door
And I waited there a while and then I waited there some more
Well I give you all of my time
But you know I got nothing of the kind
And I take all your troubles I can find
But I know you say, you got nothing, nothing of the kind
Well darlin' I've seen you cry
But there's more to your tears than meets the eye
And if you'd only look I know you'd find
That there's more to your tears than there'll ever be to mine
The lyrics to Jimmie Dale Gilmore's song "Nothing of the Kind" speak to the complexity inherent in human relationships. The singer acknowledges feeling a certain way due to their mood, but also recognizes that there is always more going on beneath the surface. The metaphor of the willow tree with branches to bend suggests that like the tree, the singer too has room for growth and change.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's willingness to give all of their time to their partner, while feeling as though they have "nothing of the kind" to give. This could be interpreted as the singer feeling emotionally drained or exhausted, but still wanting to support their partner through difficult times. The repetition of "nothing of the kind" highlights the disconnect between what the singer feels they can offer and what their partner feels they are receiving.
The final verse speaks to the idea that there is always more going on than meets the eye. The singer acknowledges their partner's tears but suggests that there is a deeper pain that they may not be fully aware of. The line "there's more to your tears than there'll ever be to mine" could be read as both a statement about the singer's own emotional depth as well as a recognition of their partner's struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nothing of the Kind" offer a nuanced exploration of the complexities of human relationships, particularly the challenges of communication and emotional availability.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because of the mood I'm in
Due to the emotional state that I'm in
I know there's more to the weather than the western wind
There are additional factors causing the current weather conditions beyond the western wind
And I feel like I'm gonna feel
I suspect that my emotions will overcome me
Like a willow tree that's got some branches to bend
Similar to how a willow tree can bend and flex, I too am currently at a flexible and adaptable state
Well I give you all of my time
I devote all of my available time and attention to you
But you know I got nothing of the kind
Despite my actions, I truly do not have any time to give
And I take all your troubles I can find
I do my best to listen and bear the burdens of your problems
But I know you say, you got nothing, nothing of the kind
However, I understand that you may not reciprocate and don't have a willingness to share your own personal issues
Well I was told to just come on in
Someone informed me to visit your location and not to worry about the specifics
But I didn't know exactly why or exactly when
Nonetheless, I am unsure of the reason or exact timing I should have arrived
So I just stood inside your door
Therefore, I linger and remain just inside the doorway of your home
And I waited there a while and then I waited there some more
I spend a considerable amount of time waiting patiently but uncertainly with no guidance
Well darlin' I've seen you cry
I have observed you when you're in a highly emotional state and crying
But there's more to your tears than meets the eye
However, there are underlying and complex reasons and history for such behavior
And if you'd only look I know you'd find
If you take a closer and introspective look, you would realize
That there's more to your tears than there'll ever be to mine
There exists more pain and emotion in your tears than within my personal sorrows
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