Going Nowhere
LittleMix. Lyrics
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You’re never gonna get me with the diamond ring
Look at you so confused
No you don’t have a clue
I bet you think you got me good
So tell me when’s the last time you changed that shirt?
Instead of sitting here you should be going to work
Time for me to move on
Nothing I could do so
Leave, you are not the boy you said you’d be
And it’s so hard for me to breathe
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
Bye, don’t have the strength to see you cry
I’m tired of asking myself why
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
How am I supposed to look at you like that?
When all you ever really do is hold me back
No more for sure
It’s you who’s out the door
I think I should press delete and clear my history
I got my ambitions, yes I dream so big
While I’m ticking boxes you’ll be counting sheep
So you, do you and I’ll be me
Time for me to move on
Nothing left to see so
Leave, you are not the boy you said you’d be
And it’s so hard for me to breath (it’s so hard)
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
Bye, don’t have the strength to see you cry (I don’t wanna see you cry)
I’m tired of asking myself why
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
I’m sick of dragging you up
All you do is pull me down
I wish you good luck as from now I ain’t around
See, I can recollect every other rain fall
But I stayed here, unchanged, that’s my only downfall (oh)
Little boy boy pull your trousers up, alright bruv
I deserve some respect (yeah)
Are you a man or a mouse?
You don’t provide or protect
Stay stuck in the mud, I’ll be on to the next
Leave, you are not the boy you said you’d be
And it’s so hard for me to breathe
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
Bye, don’t have the strength to see you cry
I’m tired of asking myself why
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
Bye (yeah) cry
I’m sick and tired of asking why
Why, you’re going nowhere
We’re going nowhere
The lyrics of Going Nowhere by Little Mix suggest frustration and disappointment with a partner who is not living up to expectations, expressed through an upbeat and empowering pop sound. The song addresses a romantic partner whose lack of ambition and effort is holding the singer back and preventing their relationship from progressing. The first verse critiques the partner for spending too much time on frivolous activities, such as playing video games, and not being attentive to the singer's needs. The second verse highlights the singer's own dreams and ambitions, and expresses a desire to move on from the stagnant relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the sense of stuckness and frustration, with the repetition of the phrase "going nowhere" and the assertion that the partner is not living up to their promises or potential. The bridge ups the intensity, with the singer expressing feeling dragged down and held back by the partner's behavior, and asserting their own self-worth and desire for respect. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, expressing a final goodbye to the relationship.
Overall, Going Nowhere is a song about recognizing one's own needs and ambitions in a relationship, and realizing when it is time to move on from a partner who is not meeting those needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick of you playing on the Xbox thing
I am tired of you prioritizing video games over me.
You’re never gonna get me with the diamond ring
Your material possessions will not sway my feelings towards you.
Look at you so confused
You don't have a clear understanding of our relationship.
No you don’t have a clue
You are completely unaware of how I truly feel towards you.
I bet you think you got me good
You may believe that you have a hold on my feelings, but you don't.
So tell me when’s the last time you changed that shirt?
You are not putting in effort towards your appearance and hygiene.
Instead of sitting here you should be going to work
You need to prioritize responsibilities and not just waste time with me.
Like I do for you, your down and it’s not cool
I have been taking care of you, but it is now becoming a burden.
Time for me to move on
I need to end this relationship and move forward with my life.
Nothing I could do so
There is no way for us to salvage this relationship anymore.
Leave, you are not the boy you said you’d be
You have not lived up to the person you claimed you were.
And it’s so hard for me to breathe
Being with you is suffocating and overwhelming for me.
How can I love you boy if you’re going nowhere
It is impossible for me to love someone who has no direction or motivation in life.
We’re going nowhere
Our relationship is not progressing and has no future.
Bye, don’t have the strength to see you cry
I cannot bear to see you upset, but I need to leave for my own sake.
I’m tired of asking myself why
I have been questioning our relationship and your intentions for too long.
How am I supposed to look at you like that?
I cannot see you in the same light anymore due to our incompatibilities.
When all you ever really do is hold me back
You prevent me from achieving my dreams and aspirations.
No more for sure
There is no turning back or reconsidering our relationship.
It’s you who’s out the door
You are the reason our relationship has ended.
I think I should press delete and clear my history
I need to forget about our past and move on with my life.
I got my ambitions, yes I dream so big
I have my own goals and aspirations, and you are not supporting them.
While I’m ticking boxes you’ll be counting sheep
I am accomplishing my goals while you are wasting time and achieving nothing.
So you, do you and I’ll be me
We need to focus on our own lives and not try to change each other.
I’m sick of dragging you up
I am tired of trying to motivate and push you towards success.
All you do is pull me down
Your negative attitude and lack of motivation are dragging me down.
I wish you good luck as from now I ain’t around
I am leaving our relationship and wishing you well in your future.
See, I can recollect every other rain fall
I can remember small details and memories from our past, but they are not enough to hold onto our relationship.
But I stayed here, unchanged, that’s my only downfall (oh)
I remained in our stagnant relationship for too long, and that is my only regret.
Little boy boy pull your trousers up, alright bruv
You need to start acting like a responsible and mature adult.
I deserve some respect (yeah)
I have not been treated well in this relationship and deserve better.
Are you a man or a mouse?
You need to step up and take control of your life.
You don’t provide or protect
You are not fulfilling the traditional role of a partner in a relationship.
Stay stuck in the mud, I’ll be on to the next
You can remain stagnant and unmotivated while I move forward with my life and find someone who will support me.
Bye (yeah) cry
I am leaving our relationship, and you may cry as a result.
I’m sick and tired of asking why
I am exhausted from constantly questioning our relationship and its future.
Why, you’re going nowhere
You have no direction or motivation in life, and I cannot continue our relationship as a result.
We’re going nowhere
Our relationship is stagnant and has no future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: FRED BALL, FREDERIK BALL, IAIN JAMES, JADE THIRLWALL, JESY NELSON, LEIGH-ANNE PINNOCK, NICOLA ROBERTS, PERRIE EDWARDS
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