Nothing To Say
Mat Tanner Lyrics
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That somebody hasn't put a better way
It's a sure thing, just give me 5 minutes
And without a doubt my foot will end up in my mouth
It happens every time
I forget my lines
Would it be easier if I just swung the other way?
There must be something, something more that I could do
It always ends up, with don't call me I'll call you
It happens every time
I forget my lines
One day I'll get it right
And maybe I will find
That I'm in the perfect place at the wrong time
So give me something I can hide behind
It happens every time
I forget my lines
I've got to get it right
Mat Tanner's song, "Nothing To Say," deals with the recurring problem of not being able to articulate oneself properly, leaving the singer feeling helpless and inadequate. The opening lines of the song, "Always talking but I've got nothing to say, that somebody hasn't put a better way," set the tone for the rest of the track. The singer acknowledges that they're not original in their thoughts, and that others have probably expressed them better than they could.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about their insecurities and tries to understand why they can't communicate effectively. "Is it my fault? Maybe it's just how I'm made," the singer muses. They wonder if it would be easier if they were different in some way, allowing them to convey their thoughts more clearly. However, the singer ends up feeling powerless, concluding that "it always ends up with don't call me I'll call you."
The refrain, "It happens every time, I forget my lines," is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the singer's struggle to express themselves. They hope that one day they'll "get it right" and finally find the confidence to articulate their thoughts in a way that feels authentic.
Overall, the song highlights the universal struggle of communication and the feelings of inadequacy that can accompany it. The singer's vulnerability in admitting their struggles makes the song relatable and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
Always talking but I've got nothing to say
I speak a lot, but I truly have nothing valuable or unique to contribute to the conversation.
That somebody hasn't put a better way
Anything I have to say may have been said in a better or more eloquent way by someone else.
It's a sure thing, just give me 5 minutes
I am confident that if given a bit of time, I will inevitably say something foolish or inappropriate.
And without a doubt my foot will end up in my mouth
I will inevitably say something that is unintentionally offensive or embarrassing.
Is it my fault? Maybe it's just how I'm made
I wonder if my constant verbal blunders are a result of my personality, or if it is something beyond my control.
Would it be easier if I just swung the other way?
Perhaps it would be simpler if I were completely silent or if I adopted a different personality or perspective.
There must be something, something more that I could do
I believe there is a solution or improvement that I can make to better contribute to conversations and avoid my frequent verbal slip-ups.
It always ends up, with don't call me I'll call you
My blunders often lead to awkward or uncomfortable situations which result in the other person not wanting to continue contact with me.
One day I'll get it right
I have hope and optimism that I will eventually learn to speak more effectively and avoid my frequent verbal blunders.
And maybe I will find
There is a possibility that one day, I will discover something that will resolve my issues with communication.
That I'm in the perfect place at the wrong time
I may have the right mindset or intentions for a conversation, but my words come at an inopportune moment.
So give me something I can hide behind
I desire to have something that can act as a safety net to prevent me from saying something foolish or inappropriate.
I've got to get it right
Regardless of my past slip-ups, I know I need to strive to always improve my communication skills and avoid mistakes in the future.
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.