Nothing
Naomi Lyrics


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Everything comes, everything goes
Through the windshield, out the windows
Everyone hears, everyone sees
Wasted years, rest in peace

The water, the water
A brand new world order
The circus, the circus
Exploiting the workers

Every outlaw's got his income
Every kingpin's got his kingdom
Tell the whole class, tell the whole world
Say the wrong things to the right girl

The camera in action
The broken connection
The next one will make it
Don't touch it, you'll break it

You gave me nothing
You gave me nothing
You gave me nothing
And now you want it back

Everyday comes, everyday goes
Go pierce your eardrums, here's the weirdoes
Smash your ant farm, make your ends meet
But please be handsome, sexy and sweet

The water, the water
A brand new world order
Deny them, resist them
Get fucked by the system
The camera in action
The broken connection
The next one will make it
Don't touch it, you'll break it

You gave me nothing
You gave me nothing




You gave me nothing
And now you want it back

Overall Meaning

Naomi's song "Nothing" is a commentary on society and the way things operate in the world. The lyrics focus on the fleeting nature of everything, the exploitation of the working class, and the emptiness of modern life. One of the key themes is how society and individuals often take things for granted and only realize their worth when they are gone. The lines "You gave me nothing, And now you want it back" suggest a sense of regret and longing for something that was not appreciated in the past.


Naomi also touches on the idea of a "brand new world order." This hints at the political and social changes that are happening all around us, and how we are affected by them. Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the struggles of different people, such as outlaws and kingpins who are caught up in the systems they operate in. However, it also speaks to the idea that people in power tend to hold onto their authority, whether it's a kingpin with his kingdom or the system itself.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration with the way things are, the broken connection between people and society, and the exploitation of the working class. The repetition of the phrase "The camera in action, The broken connection, The next one will make it, Don't touch it, you'll break it" emphasizes the current state of society and how it feels as though things are falling apart. However, there is still hope for change, as suggested by the line "Deny them, resist them, Get fucked by the system."


Line by Line Meaning

Everything comes, everything goes
Life is full of changes and everything is temporary


Through the windshield, out the windows
Time passes by quickly without even noticing


Everyone hears, everyone sees
Everyone observes and takes in information differently


Wasted years, rest in peace
Time spent on meaningless things in the past is gone and not coming back


The water, the water
A metaphor for something pure and simple


A brand new world order
A reference to the idea of a new political and social system


The circus, the circus
A metaphor for the ridiculous and meaningless aspects of life


Exploiting the workers
Referencing the harsh realities of capitalism and exploitation of the working class


Every outlaw's got his income
Even those who break the law have a way of making money and benefiting from the system


Every kingpin's got his kingdom
Those in power have authority over their domain


Tell the whole class, tell the whole world
Spread the news and make sure everyone knows


Say the wrong things to the right girl
Saying something out of context to the wrong person can lead to negative consequences


The camera in action
Referencing the idea of surveillance and being watched


The broken connection
The disconnect between people and lack of meaningful connections


The next one will make it
Hope for the future and the possibility of success


Don't touch it, you'll break it
Be careful with the delicate and fragile aspects of life


You gave me nothing
Feeling unappreciated by others or the world in general


And now you want it back
Being expected to give something in return after receiving nothing


Everyday comes, everyday goes
Continuation of the idea that life is constantly changing


Go pierce your eardrums, here's the weirdoes
Encouraging people to embrace their unique individuality and not conform to societal norms


Smash your ant farm, make your ends meet
Do what you need to survive and don't cling to meaningless possessions


But please be handsome, sexy and sweet
Despite the previous lines, societal beauty standards still exist and influence how people are judged


Deny them, resist them
Encouraging people to fight against oppressive structures and systems


Get fucked by the system
Sarcastically commenting on the idea of being forced to follow societal norms and expectations




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