Nothing At All
K.Flay Lyrics

It's Saturday morning
The song takes place on a lazy weekend morning.

And I drank too much coffee
The singer has already consumed an excessive amount of caffeine.

Some people say there's no such thing as too much coffee
There are certain individuals who believe there's no harm in drinking more coffee than is necessary.

But I say there is such thing
The artist believes consuming too much coffee can lead to negative side effects.

See, see, see, see
This line is intended as emphasis for the following verse.

See I thought it might be easier to be who I'm not
The singer has contemplated pretending to be someone they're not in order to make life easier.

Took a sip, now uno mas
The singer continues to drink more coffee despite believing they've already consumed too much.

I'm lots of things but none of them interesting
The artist does not find themselves to be particularly interesting or unique.

Thinking about my dreams and hopes, just jokes
The artist does not take their own dreams and aspirations seriously.

I've told myself to close the holes in my brain
The artist is attempting to suppress certain thoughts or feelings that they do not find productive or useful.

Getting older by the second
The singer is aware of the passage of time and their own aging process.

Inching forward toward my grave
The artist feels as though they are slowly approaching death.

Wondering what's the lesson
The singer is pondering the meaning or purpose behind their own existence.

I'd rather be dumb than smart
The singer would prefer to be ignorant or unaware of certain things rather than knowledgeable.

I'd rather make shit than art
The singer values personal expression over creating something that is traditionally viewed as art.

I'd rather just sit and watch the ships depart
The artist is content to observe rather than actively participate in life.

Every mark I, mark I, mark I make is a b-side
The artist feels as though their efforts are not appreciated or valued.

Besides all I eat's freeze dried, harbinger of my demise
The singer believes their poor eating habits are contributing to their eventual downfall.

The dude telling you it's a ruse well he's right
The singer acknowledges that someone who is skeptical of their own worldview may have a valid point.

Packing up a parachute and a pair of Levi's
The artist is preparing to leave or explore something new.

Apocalypse coming blank pages I'm thumbing
The artist feels as though they are living in a time of uncertainty or crisis.

The gyres keep widening till I am number
The artist is struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of change or progress around them.

Than gums at a dentist just covered with gauze
The singer feels emotionally or mentally numb, like someone who has just had dental work done.

Gasping for gas, trapped in the jaws
The artist feels stuck or trapped in their current situation.

Don't you set me straight, I've got it square
The singer is resistant to criticism or feedback.

Squandering my youth, but I don't care
The singer is unconcerned with wasting their own time or potential.

What I feel is nothing at all
The singer feels emotionally numb or disconnected.

Scratch, scratch, scratching at my shins
The artist is physically uncomfortable or restless.

First season Mad Men on in the background
The artist is watching a popular television show while engaging in other activities.

Can't stop laughing
The singer finds something amusing despite feeling emotionally numb.

Half of what I do is purposeless
The singer acknowledges that they engage in activities that are not productive or valuable.

Windex-ing surfaces, vultures circling
The artist is engaging in a mundane task while feeling as though they are being watched or criticized.

I'm searching for what on earth this really is
The artist is seeking to find meaning or purpose in their own life or existence.

You can catch me in a Super 8
The artist is staying in a budget hotel.

Things are going super great
The singer is intentionally sarcastic, implying that things are not actually going well for them.

Melting my mental space is how I'm losing weight
The artist is using their own emotional distress as a means of losing weight.

I'd rather be thin and hungry than happy and fat
The singer values their own physical appearance over their emotional well-being.

I'd rather be uninformed than face the facts
The singer actively avoids or ignores information that may be unpleasant or difficult to hear.

Re-relax I'm choking on a splinter with a termite
The singer is attempting to calm themselves down despite experiencing discomfort.

Ermines living like they're kings cause their fur's nice
The artist observes that external appearances can be deceiving and may not reflect reality.

Feel myself trapped somewhere between LA and Irvine
The artist feels as though they are stuck between two unappealing options or locations.

Doubtful that the shards of my fractured mind will survive
The singer is uncertain whether their own mental state will improve or worsen over time.

Eyeing the traffic light, but I'm not yielding
The singer is anxious and impatient while waiting for something to happen.

Left arm if left hanging, glued to the ceiling
The artist feels as though they are physically and emotionally stuck in place.

A feeling like this could get out of control
The artist is aware that their own emotions could lead to negative consequences.

Ten in my pocket, got money to blow
The artist has some disposable income that they are considering spending in a frivolous manner.

What I feel is nothing at all, all
The singer emphasizes their own emotional numbness and detachment.