9 To 5
Michelle J. Nasser Lyrics


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Of all the things I believed in
I just wanna get it over with
Tears form behind my eyes
But I do not cry
Counting the days that pass me by

I been searching deep down in my soul
Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
Feels like I'm starting all over again
The last three years were just pretend
And I said

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

I still get lost in your eyes
And it seems that I can't live a day without you
Closing my eyes
And you chase my thought away
To a place where I am blinded by the light
But it's not right

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time
I want what's yours and I want what's mine
I want you
But I'mn not giving in this time

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved




The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Michelle J. Nasser's song "9 To 5" sets the tone for a feeling of exhaustion and wanting to move on from something or someone that once mattered deeply. The singer expresses a longing to get it over with, to say goodbye to everything they believed in and to stop counting the days that just pass by. The tears that form behind their eyes are a sign of pain or sadness, but they don't cry. It seems like they have become numb to the situation, perhaps as a result of unhealed pain.


In the chorus, the singer says goodbye to the one they loved, the one thing that they tried to hold on to. They still get lost in that person's eyes and can't seem to imagine living a day without them. But they know that saying goodbye is the right thing to do even though it hurts. The singer understands that they want everything and nothing at the same time, and that they cannot give in this time.


Overall, the song captures the pain and difficulty of letting go of someone or something that once mattered deeply. It highlights the feeling of wanting everything and nothing at the same time, making it difficult to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Of all the things I believed in
I once had a strong conviction about life, but it is all fading away.


I just wanna get it over with
I am tired of struggling, and I just want to put everything behind me.


Tears form behind my eyes
I am hurting inside, but I am trying to keep it together.


But I do not cry
I am bottling up my emotions and not letting them show.


Counting the days that pass me by
I am just living life without really moving forward or making progress.


I been searching deep down in my soul
I am trying to find my true self, my purpose, and my direction in life.


Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
The advice and motivation that I have been receiving are not helpful anymore.


Feels like I'm starting all over again
Everything that I have built or achieved has crumbled, and I am back to square one.


The last three years were just pretend
I have been living a lie or an illusion for the past few years, and it was not real.


And I said
I spoke my mind or made a decision.


Goodbye to you
I am letting you go or saying farewell to someone or something that used to matter to me.


Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
I am giving up my beliefs or assumptions about life and accepting that I don't know everything.


You were the one I loved
I had strong feelings of affection or attachment towards you.


The one thing that I tried to hold on to
You were the only source of stability or comfort in my life.


I still get lost in your eyes
I am still mesmerized or captivated by your beauty, charm, or presence.


And it seems that I can't live a day without you
I have become too dependent or addicted to you, and I feel incomplete or helpless without you.


Closing my eyes
I am trying to avoid reality or imagine a different scenario.


And you chase my thought away
You are distracting me from my worries or fears and giving me a temporary escape.


To a place where I am blinded by the light
You are taking me to a happy or optimistic place where everything seems bright and hopeful.


But it's not right
I know deep down that this is not sustainable or beneficial for me, and I need to face my problems.


And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time
I am torn between conflicting desires or goals, and it is causing me pain and confusion.


I want what's yours and I want what's mine
I am envious or greedy for both material and emotional possessions that belong to you and me.


I want you
I desire your love, attention, and affection.


But I'm not giving in this time
I am determined to resist temptation or manipulation and to make a wise and independent decision.




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Comments from YouTube:

@HighrockTendales

Not only was this hilarious in the film, I think these songs sound genuinely good in Arabic!

@defensho

it's not arabic

@sychoo96

hhhhhhh WTF is that supposed to be arabic

@loute0076

Saif e Dean Hesham it is arabic but the accent is a little bad

@kingjbomb2177

Itโ€™s Arabic or hebrew

@kingjbomb2177

Greg Quiles please sub to me Greg your

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@emperater

Love her voice

@retrosteamknight5038

To everyone complaining this isn't Arabic, this song is actually sung in Wadiyan, not Arabic.

@davideb.4290

*aladeen.
Wadya language is called aladeen

@bestrtsplayer2012

It is Arabic at least contains alot of arabic words that make sense, i reckon the rest which i don't understand is that it is from western north African arab countries

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