Some Kind of Nothingness
Manic Street Preachers Lyrics
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Crushed any happiness you knew
The tree gave more to you than love
It's still there but baby you're gone
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
All alone forever, conclusions foregone
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Laid yourself out under the stars
Some peace at last so don't be sad
A fitting end to your end
But baby, death's our only friend
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
All alone forever, confusions foregone
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Still and lonely like an old school photograph
Your future glories all empty of thoughts
There's beauty doing nothing at all
It's what you wanted, it's what you got
Your final search for truth has stopped
There's beauty doing nothing at all
Never, never stop
Never, never, never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
All alone forever, conclusions forgone
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Still and lonely like an old school photograph
The song "Some Kind of Nothingness" by Manic Street Preachers explores the theme of loneliness and the search for meaning in life. The opening lyrics set a somber tone, suggesting that the world is collapsing around the singer, destroying any happiness they once knew. The mention of the tree giving more than love is a poignant reminder of the importance of nature in our lives, but also serves to highlight the absence of human connection in the singer's life. Even though the tree is still there, the person the singer cared for is gone.
The chorus is a beautiful yet melancholic reflection on the fleeting nature of life, and the search for meaning that ends in nothingness. The image of a person lying stretched out in the sun, like an old school photograph, is both peaceful and unsettling. The line "confusions foregone" suggests that the singer has found some clarity in their final moments, but it's not clear if they have found the answers they were looking for.
The second half of the song continues this exploration of meaning and nothingness, acknowledging that the pursuit of "future glories" may ultimately end in disappointment. The repeated refrain of "never stop" could be interpreted as either a message of hope or a warning against giving up on life. Ultimately, the song leaves us with a sense of ambiguity and the feeling that the search for meaning is a journey without an end.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky is falling in on you
You feel like the world is collapsing around you
Crushed any happiness you knew
All the joy you once experienced has been destroyed
The tree gave more to you than love
Nature has been a more reliable source of comfort than people
It's still there but baby you're gone
The tree remains, but you no longer find solace in it
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
Recall a time when you were carefree and content
All alone forever, conclusions foregone
You feel isolated and without hope for change
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Can you reach a state of emptiness and peace?
Still and lonely like an old school photograph
In a state of stagnation, as if frozen in time
Laid yourself out under the stars
You've surrendered to the universe and let yourself be vulnerable
Some peace at last so don't be sad
Finally finding tranquility, don't mourn for what was lost
A fitting end to your end
Death is the logical conclusion to your existence
But baby, death's our only friend
Death is the only consistent companion we have
Your future glories all empty of thoughts
There's nothing to look forward to and no inspiration
There's beauty doing nothing at all
Finding beauty in stillness and simplicity
It's what you wanted, it's what you got
This sense of emptiness is what you've been striving toward
Your final search for truth has stopped
Your quest for answers has ended
Never, never stop
Keep striving for a sense of emptiness and peace
Never, never, never stop
Don't give up on the quest for nothingness
Never stop
Be persistent in pursuing a state of stillness
Never stop
Don't let anything deter you from your goal
Never stop
Keep moving toward nothingness
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
Think back to a time of greater contentment
All alone forever, conclusions forgone
Realizing that isolation and emotional emptiness are inevitable
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Is there a way to achieve a state of emotional emptiness and peace?
Still and lonely like an old school photograph
Lacking change or progression, feeling stuck in a moment of sadness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, SEAN MOORE
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The sky is falling in on you
Crushed any happiness you knew
The tree gave more to you than love
It's still there but baby you're gone
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
All alone forever, conclusions foregone
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Still and lonely like an old school photograph
Laid yourself out under the stars
Some peace at last so don't be sad
A fitting end to your end
But baby, death's our only friend
Remember you, stretched out in the sun
All alone forever, confusions foregone
Will you find some kind of nothingness?
Still and lonely like an old school photograph
Your future glories all empty of thoughts
There's beauty doing nothing at all
It's what you wanted, it's what you got
Your final search for truth has stopped
There's beauty doing nothing at all
Never, never stop
Never, never, never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never
Tonga Kewir
and then
o sea y esto otro!!
Tus futuras glorias todas vacías de pensamiento
Hay belleza que no está haciendo nada de nada
Es lo que querías, es lo que recibiste
Tu última búsqueda de la verdad se ha detenido
Hay belleza que no está haciendo nada de nada
Nunca, nunca te detengas
Nunca, nunca, nunca te detengas
Nunca te detengas
Nunca te detengas
Nunca te detengas
Nunca
Te recuerdo, estirándote al sol
Completamente solo para siempre, las conclusiones se veían venir
¿Encontrarás algún tipo de nada?
Inmóvil y solo como en una vieja foto escolar
Tonga Kewir
lyrics in spanish. hey gringos. in sudameric can speack many leanguajes!
here for you friends of the north
las letras
El cielo se está cayendo sobre ti
Aplastó toda felicidad que conocías
El árbol te dio más que amor
Aún sigue ahí pero cariño tú te has ido
Te recuerdo, estirándote al sol
Completamente solo para siempre, las conclusiones se veían venir
¿Encontrarás algún tipo de nada?
Inmóvil y solo como en una vieja foto escolar
Te tendiste bajo las estrellas
Por fin un poco de paz así que no estés triste
Un fin apropiado para tu final
Pero cariño, la muerte es nuestra única amiga
Te recuerdo, estirándote al sol
Completamente solo para siempre, las conclusiones se veían venir
¿Encontrarás algún tipo de nada?
Inmóvil y solo como en una vieja foto escolar
live long and prosper !
Юлия Скотская
beautiful song. and the moment on the 3rd minute where they sing the chorus and the sun shines through the clouds on the sea is epic.
David Jones
any idea where that beach is?
Tom Charnock
What a tune. How this wasn't more successful I'll never know...
richeytclear
The most beautifully melancholic lyrics I've ever heard.
rane man
Goes straight deep to finnish melancoly heart....
80s Music
Still and lonely like an old school photograph. Lyrical genius, indeed.
80s Music
Thank you.
Fat Leonard
Still writing amazing songs about loneliness 20 years later!
RichyRich
Such a brilliant underrated song
Chris Short
This song and the album it's from evoke memories of times past and paint a picture of a moment in time gone forever ✌🏻 Love how reflective this album is, every song as deep as the ocean and just as pure 😎