You Gave Me Nothing
Kant Kino Lyrics
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Fighting your raging hell
Searching for a better place
I really need to find my home
Crawling fixtures all around
I run away from everything
Looking for my figurehead
Freezing creatures to be found
Casting shadows looks at me
They disappear when you haunt me down
Is this a place where I should be
A haggard mind with need for thought
You seek out all my failures
You fuel my brain with disarray
But still you bring me my harmony
You gave me nothing
No heart, no mind
But I'm stuck your moment
So small, so blind
The lyrics of Kant Kino's song "You Gave Me Nothing" are very layered and poetic. The lyrics convey a sense of searching for a better place, a feeling of being lost and alone. The singer seems to be in a state of desperation, trying to escape from something while at the same time also trying to find something. The first verse speaks of hiding in dancing clouds, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for trying to escape reality. The second line "Fighting your raging hell" implies that the singer is fighting internal demons. The line "Searching for a better place" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps highlighting the singer's desire to be somewhere else, somewhere better.
The second verse talks about "crawling fixtures" which could be interpreted as things that are trapping the singer. The line "I run away from everything" reinforces the idea that the singer is trying to escape something. The line "Closing down your soul" could be interpreted as the singer feeling disconnected from themselves. The third verse describes "freezing creatures" and "casting shadows" which could be interpreted as things that are haunting the singer. The line "Is this a place where I should be" seems to suggest that the singer is questioning their surroundings and whether or not they belong.
The final verse speaks of a "haggard mind" that seeks out the singer's failures. The line "You gave me nothing" is repeated several times throughout the song, perhaps suggesting that the singer is feeling empty or unfulfilled. This line is juxtaposed against the line "But still you bring me my harmony" which suggests that the singer is finding some sort of peace or contentment in their situation, despite feeling like they are receiving nothing.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Gave Me Nothing" convey a sense of restlessness, desperation, and a longing for something more. The singer seems to be searching for something that they cannot quite put their finger on, while at the same time trying to escape from something else.
Line by Line Meaning
Hiding in dancing clouds
I am avoiding facing reality or problems by escaping into a world of delusions
Fighting your raging hell
I am struggling to deal with your inner turmoil and emotional turmoil
Searching for a better place
I am trying to find a place where I can feel happy and at home
I really need to find my home
I am desperate to find a place where I belong and feel comfortable
Crawling fixtures all around
I am surrounded by things that make me feel small and insignificant
I run away from everything
I try to avoid the things that scare me or cause me pain
Looking for my figurehead
I am searching for someone or something to guide me or give me direction
Closing down your soul
I am shutting down emotionally in order to protect myself
Freezing creatures to be found
I encounter things that are so intimidating or frightening that I become paralyzed
Casting shadows looks at me
I feel like people are judging me or looking down on me
They disappear when you haunt me down
When you are with me, I feel safe and secure, and the things that were once scary seem to disappear
Is this a place where I should be
I question whether I am in the right situation or if I should be elsewhere
A haggard mind with need for thought
My mind is tired and worn out, but I still need to process and think about things
You seek out all my failures
You focus on my mistakes and shortcomings
You fuel my brain with disarray
Your actions or words cause chaos and confusion in my mind
But still you bring me my harmony
Despite the chaos you cause, you also give me a sense of balance and harmony in my life
You gave me nothing
You have not given me what I need emotionally or mentally
No heart, no mind
You lack empathy and understanding
But I'm stuck your moment
I am trapped in this moment with you, even though it may be uncomfortable or unsatisfying
So small, so blind
I feel insignificant and unable to see the bigger picture or understand what is happening around me
Contributed by Aiden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reberhead
This song is so great! Why does it have under 300 hits? I got the album You Are Not and it is the best industrial/ebm album I have accumulated since Heimataerde's Kadavergehorsam
thelaurelbush
This song is super! More people need to listen to this. Best I have heard since Smothered Hope by Skinny Puppy. Where in the hell are the listeners?
Joe Bagadonuts
This song is really fucking good, too bad you didn't get the recognition you deserve.
charle23
Wow I like it!!