Harlem River marked the solo debut. Known for his work as the singer/guitarist for the Brooklyn band The Babies and bassist for Woods, the Kansas City native and new Los Angeles resident, calls the record “an homage to New York City,” his adopted home for the past five years.
Sucker in the Void
Kevin Morby Lyrics
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Like a sucker in the void, all future
No past like a sucker in the void
A wolf with no pack
Like a sucker in the void, no going back
No going back
And I'm on my own and I'm on my own
To nowhere now, nowhere now
To, to be found, to be found
On the lone mile
Blind like a plane wrapped up in a cloud
Choking on that smoke, drowning in that sound
Like a sucker in the void
No place to call home
Like a sucker in the void, no one to return
And I'm on my own and I'm on my own
And I'm on my own and I'm on my own
To nowhere now, nowhere now
To, to be found, to be found
On the lone mile
On the lone mile on the lone mile
On the lone mile
The lyrics to Kevin Morby's song "Sucker in the Void" describe a sense of being lost, disconnected, and isolated. The repeated phrase "like a sucker in the void" suggests a feeling of helplessness and vulnerability. The reference to a coyote and a wolf with no pack symbolize a lack of belonging or support. The singer feels as though they have no path or direction, with no past to rely on and no future to look forward to. The repetition of "no going back" emphasizes a sense of irreversible change or decision.
The chorus, which repeats the lines "And I'm on my own and I'm on my own" conveys a strong sense of independence and self-reliance. However, the repetition also indicates a loneliness and isolation, as if the singer is detached from others and unable to find their place in the world.
The second verse builds upon this theme of being lost and disconnected. The image of a blind plane wrapped up in a cloud suggests a feeling of confusion and being unable to see clearly. The references to choking on smoke and drowning in sound evoke a sense of overwhelming and suffocating circumstances. The repetition of "no place to call home" and "no one to return" reinforces the theme of isolation and a lack of connection to others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sucker in the Void" paint a picture of someone grappling with an overwhelming sense of being lost and disconnected, searching for a place to belong and a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a sucker in the void, a coyote, no path
Feeling lost and without direction, resembling a lone coyote in a vast, empty space
Like a sucker in the void, all future
Trapped in a seemingly endless void, with no clear path forward
No past like a sucker in the void
Having no history or previous experiences to guide or define oneself, just like a lost soul in emptiness
A wolf with no pack
Being alone and disconnected from any supportive or familiar community, like a lone wolf
Like a sucker in the void, no going back
Feeling stuck and unable to return to a previous state or situation, just like a hapless individual in a vast nothingness
No going back
Emphasizing the impossibility of returning to a previous state or situation
And I'm on my own and I'm on my own
Embracing the idea of being completely independent and self-reliant
To nowhere now, nowhere now
Being in a state of aimlessness and lacking a clear destination or purpose
To, to be found, to be found
Yearning to discover a place or purpose where one truly belongs
On the lone mile
Traveling a solitary and desolate journey, facing the challenges of life alone
Blind like a plane wrapped up in a cloud
Being completely unaware and unable to see through the fog of confusion, similar to a plane lost in dense clouds
Choking on that smoke, drowning in that sound
Struggling and suffocating amidst the overwhelming chaos and noise of life
No place to call home
Being without a stable or comforting environment to call one's own
Like a sucker in the void, no one to return
Feeling isolated and abandoned, with no one to turn to or seek refuge with
On the lone mile on the lone mile
Repeating the concept of traveling a solitary and desolate journey, emphasizing its loneliness and challenges
On the lone mile
Continuing to emphasize the experience of navigating a path in life without companionship or support
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