Needle On The Record
Naomi Lyrics


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Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day...

The sun is blazing like a madman
And the papers say it's gonna stay that way
And I know she didn't call cause
she's mad at me, I should react
But do I have to?

And I'm landing on this day
like the needle on the record ...Lift down zero zero two twelve
Yes, I'm landing on this day
like the needle on the record ...This day, this day...

The cat comes walking into the room now
oblivious to the talk talk of the tv
Now she sits down, eyeing me quietly
She is not astonished in the least

And I'm landing on this day
like the needle on the record ...Lift down zero zero two twelve
Yes, I'm landing on this day
like the needle on the record ...This day, this day, Go, Go

My sister's boyfriend was down so long he
didn't feel a thing till suddenly
his worries got him bored
That's when he stood up
before the end of the movie, and left
The sun is blazing

And I'm landing on this day like the needle on the record

Yes I'm landing on this day like the needle on the record
I'm landing on this day like the needle on the record
I'm landing on this day like the needle on the record
Yes I'm landing on this day like the needle on the record

Landing on this day

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go





Lift down zero zero two twelve
This day, this day, go go

Overall Meaning

"Needle on the Record" is a song by Naomi that captures the feeling of driftiness and confusion. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it appears to be about the uncertainty of life and the difficulty of making decisions. The singer seems to be struggling with the weight of their responsibilities and the uncertainty of the future.


The opening lines, "Lift down zero zero two twelve/This day, this day, go go," suggest a sense of urgency and a call to action. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the idea that time is running out and that the singer needs to act soon.


The sun blazing in the background could represent the stress and pressure of the situation. The singer is aware that they should react, but they are unsure of how to do so. The mention of the cat is interesting because it could show the theme of acceptance that the singer is trying to convey. The cat is content and unbothered in the same room, regardless of the stress and anxiety of the human present.


The song speaks to the challenges of facing the end of something or the possibility of change. The mention of the sister's boyfriend leaving before the end of the movie could represent how a change in plans and decisions can happen suddenly and without explanation.


Overall, "Needle on the Record" seems to be about the uncertainty and confusion that comes with making difficult decisions and moving forward in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Lift down zero zero two twelve
I'm approaching this day with precision and intentionality


This day, this day, go go
This day is important and I must take action


The sun is blazing like a madman
The heat of the day is intense and overwhelming


And the papers say it's gonna stay that way
The weather forecast predicts continued hot weather


And I know she didn't call cause she's mad at me, I should react
I am aware that someone with whom I have a strained relationship did not contact me, and I feel obligated to respond


But do I have to?
Do I really need to address this situation, or can I let it go?


The cat comes walking into the room now
A cat enters the space, oblivious to the noise from the television


oblivious to the talk talk of the tv
The cat is not bothered or influenced by the background noise


Now she sits down, eyeing me quietly
The cat observes me intently, but without making any noise or movements


She is not astonished in the least
The cat is not surprised or affected by anything happening in the room


My sister's boyfriend was down so long he
Someone close to me was in a low mood for an extended period of time


didn't feel a thing till suddenly his worries got him bored
They were numb to their emotions until they became overwhelmed by them


That's when he stood up before the end of the movie, and left
They abruptly left the situation they were in, unable to continue watching or participating


And I'm landing on this day like the needle on the record
I am arriving at this moment with the same accuracy and certainty as a record needle dropping onto a specific groove


Landing on this day
I am fully present in this moment




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