Nothing At All
Musiq (Soulchild) Santana Lyrics
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A produce of my age
There's no choosing my direction
I was a holy man but now
With all my trials behind me
I am weak in my conviction
And so I walk to try to get away
I will finally have to face
The fear that will come from knowing that
The one thing I had left was you
And now you're gone
You were a victim of my crimes
A product of my rage
You were a beautiful distraction
I kept you locked away outside
Let misery provide
And now I am ashamed
And so I walk to try to find a space
Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
And the fear that will come
From knowing that the one thing
I had left was you
And now you're gone
The lyrics to Musiq (Soulchild)/Santana's song Nothing at All are about the regret and guilt that come from a failed relationship. The singer reflects on how he was once a holy man, but now he is weak in his conviction after going through some trials. He acknowledges that he is a victim of his time and era, and therefore, he had no control over his direction. The singer also admits that he kept the person he loved locked away and let misery cloud his judgment. Now that the relationship has ended, he is left with the fear that he will never find anything as valuable as what he had with his love.
The lyrics showcase the human experience of making mistakes and the weight of the consequences that follow. The singer understands that he has hurt his love and caused them to become a victim of his crimes and rage. He describes the person he loved as a beautiful distraction that he locked away, and now he is ashamed of his actions. The song conveys the impact of losing someone you love and the struggle to come to terms with the reality of the situation. The lyrics suggest that the singer is walking to find a space where he can live with his mistakes, but he understands that he will always carry some amount of fear and regret knowing that he has lost the one thing he had left, which was his love.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a victim of my time
I am influenced and shaped by the era I live in
A produce of my age
I am a result of the culture and society I was brought up in
There's no choosing my direction
I am being guided and directed by forces outside of my control
I was a holy man but now
I used to have strong principles and values, but they have weakened over time
With all my trials behind me
I have faced many challenges in life, but they are in the past now
I am weak in my conviction
I am not firmly committed to my beliefs or values
And so I walk to try to get away
I am trying to escape my problems by physically moving away from them
Knowing that someday
I am aware that eventually I will have to confront my issues
I will finally have to face
I will eventually have to deal with the consequences of my actions
The fear that will come from knowing that
I am afraid of the consequences of my behavior
The one thing I had left was you
You were the only good thing left in my life
And now you're gone
But now even you are gone, and I am left with nothing
You were a victim of my crimes
I have hurt you and caused you pain
A product of my rage
Your suffering was a result of my anger and frustration
You were a beautiful distraction
You were a wonderful distraction from my problems
I kept you locked away outside
I pushed you away and prevented you from being a part of my life
Let misery provide
I allowed my suffering to guide my decisions and actions
And now I am ashamed
I feel guilty and regretful for how I treated you
And so I walk to try to find a space
I am searching for a place where I can be alone and deal with my emotions
Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
I need to be by myself to come to terms with the things I have done wrong
And the fear that will come
I am scared of the consequences of my actions and how they will affect me
From knowing that the one thing
I am aware that the one good thing I had in my life is now gone
I had left was you
You were the only good thing left in my life
And now you're gone
But now even you are gone, and I am left with nothing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jessie E Muscato, Joseph Orlando, Matthew T Roberts, Scott Sprigg, Scott C Vogel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mandisathephoenix5843
Poetry.... many many years from now people will realize this was a master piece.. a Picasso..
@abnernyachiro6595
it is criminally underrated!
@anizobaobinna7076
Am telling you. The song drives me crazy,
@brightackwerh
Yes, except using Picasso as a reference only kills this profound compliment. 🤣
@jewelporter2462
❤ that's right, Van Gogh in Music ❤🥂👑❤️🔥💯💥
@pauladias9089
Eu amooo ,passando na novela mulheres apaixonadas na globo ❤🇧🇷Alguém ouvindo em 2023??
@wagnerdemaistrebahia265
Heloísa e Sérgio
@martinmakau1138
How does such a song have less that 1 million views. it just means it didn't get out there. it's a masterpiece
@MrGandoff
Bruh...
@abnernyachiro6595
unreal