ALL THESE INSTRUMENTS
Nick Hakim Lyrics
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I've been singing to you
Come here, wipe your face
Can′t say we ain't been here before
It's been so damn hard to breathe
In a world that′s so damn cold and mean
Come on, come on, come on
Let's find ourselves a home down south
Deep down
Trying to get my head out the clouds
Deep down, hmm
Darling, sometimes I feel like this world ain′t for me
So many folks live carefree
Can't trust anyone anymore
It′s been so damn hard to find some peace
In a world that's so damn cold and mean
(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
(Come on, come on)
Baby girl, I′ll protect you 'til my last hour
All these instruments around hold strange powers
All these instruments hold strange powers
Bathing us in sound showers
I'll protect you ′til my last hour
All these instruments around hold strange powers
Darling don′t, don't ever
No
Don′t leave
The lyrics of Nick Hakim's song "All These Instruments" reflect the difficulties of living in a world that is described as "so damn cold and mean." The singer, presumably a man, sings to his beloved, calling her "darling" throughout the song. He is shown trying to comfort her from her distress, saying that they have been in this situation before. The singer finds it difficult to move on, perhaps because the world they live in is too cruel and oppressive. He suggests that they "disappear for a while" and find a home in the south. However, he realizes that he needs to come back to reality and "get his head out the clouds."
The singer knows the world can be very difficult and untrustworthy. He tries to protect his baby girl from the dangerous aspects of society and the world, promising to be her protector until his dying day. The lyrics suggest that the singer sees the power of music as a remedy for some of the problems they face. He mentions the strange powers of all the instruments that surround them, which apparently can bathe them in "sound showers." Nick Hakim uses a combination of instrumentation, guitars, and soulful vocals to amplify the mood of nostalgia and longing present within the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, what's the deal now?
Asking what is going on in the current situation
I've been singing to you
Trying to communicate with the person in a musical way
Come here, wipe your face
Asking the person to come close and let the singer help ease their emotional pain
Can't say we ain't been here before
Having experienced similar situations previously
It's been so damn hard to breathe
Feeling suffocated in a difficult situation
In a world that's so damn cold and mean
Living in a harsh and cruel environment
Come on, come on, come on
Encouraging the person to be strong and face their problems
Darling, let's disappear for a while now
Proposing to escape from the problems for a brief moment.
Let's find ourselves a home down south
Looking for a place where the artist can relax and be free
Trying to get my head out the clouds
Trying to be more realistic and face the actuality
Darling, sometimes I feel like this world ain't for me
Feeling disconnected from the world
So many folks live carefree
Observing that many people don't face the same problems as the artist
Can't trust anyone anymore
Feeling betrayed and disappointed by people
It's been so damn hard to find some peace
Struggling to find serenity and calmness
Baby girl, I'll protect you 'til my last hour
Offering to protect and provide safety to the listener until the singer's death
All these instruments around hold strange powers
Admiring the abilities and effects of music which is being played
Bathing us in sound showers
Describing how music is covering them like water
Don't leave
Requesting the person not abandon the singer in their difficult times
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
1913StarChild
Nick, I am in love with this song. Loving the new album as a whole. But this track washes over me like water man. I can't wait for you to go on tour and perform this one live. Soooo good! XOXO
LibertarianGal20009
The only song I could listen to after my brother passed. It reminds me so much of him. Thank you for your music with healing powers.
isthisyourmans?
why such little views? nick deserves all the attention
gorgeous track one of my favs off the record
Amore
What a vision, you are the poet I've needed. Thanks Nick
3rdhand
every once in awhile I remember that this song exists and everything becomes manageable and okay all over again
bre jaime
Nick gets me with the lyrics everytimeeeee 😩
Thandeka nkosi
Nick, you're a genius. thank you
Hilarydavisruiz
such underrated art
Raythesane
Really appreciate this art
cam
just discovered this song and you, thank you for such an amazing work of art