At the age of 19, Nick moved to Havana, Cuba to study music and art. On returning to the UK, Nick enrolled at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies to study Ethnomusicology. In 2011, he left Portico Quartet to pursue his career as a solo singer-songwriter .
He released two EPs, The Trellis (Communion Records 2012) and Fever to the Form (Communion Records 2013), before his debut full-length First Mind landed on 12 May 2014. The album received a 2014 Mercury Music Prize nomination and was promoted with the singles Cucurucu and Meet me there.
Nitrous
Nick Mulvey Lyrics
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old nitrous man
selling laughter from a can
gotta tell'em that the dream still fits the plan
and that's why we're waiting at the table
yeah, he's welcome at the stand
and I won't mind
the moment you can say
how you can let me know anyway
you've seen the day
no more to pay
trouble came and drove
but we drove it away
we get
we get mad but no words to say
we get mad waiting
always waiting to get paid
Darling, we get mad giving too much away
and baby I won't lie
I didn't want to say
untill I heard in a dream
how I can let you know anyway
and I've seen the day
no more to pay
where trouble came and drove
but trouble drove away
Oh, I can see you get mad with no words to say
you see me waiting
always waiting to get paid
and darling we get mad giving too much away
mhmhmm
oh, we get mad giving too much away
we get mad with the load
and the leverage of each day
but surely there's time for you and me
open your mind
surely there's plain to see
you're not alone
surely there's time for you and me
open your mind
surely there's plain to see
you're not alone
I'll wait ‘till the end of time for you
open your mind
surely there's plain to see
and baby I won't lie
I didn't want to say
untill I heard in a dream
how I can let you know anyway
I've seen the day
no more to pay
where trouble came and drove
but trouble drove away
we get mad giving too much
we get mad giving too much
we get mad with the load
and the leverage of each day
so if you see,
old nitrous man
selling laughter from a can
tell'em that the dream still fits the plan
In "Nitrous" by Nick Mulvey, the song talks about waiting for a better future while experiencing daily struggles. Mulvey alludes to an old man selling nitrous oxide, a drug that can induce laughter, to escape from the harsh realities of life. The song suggests that although individuals may feel frustrated or angry with their circumstances, they need to keep in mind their dreams and aspirations to make it through challenging situations. The lyrics "trouble came and drove, but we drove it away" reinforces this idea that individuals can take control of their situation and overcome difficulties.
The song also talks about the importance of communication in relationships, especially when one partner is struggling. Mulvey suggests that even though someone may not know how to express themselves, it is crucial to try and communicate before things get worse. The lyrics "we get mad with no words to say, we get mad waiting, always waiting to get paid, darling we get mad giving too much away" highlights this point about the need to communicate and not let anger or frustration overcome a relationship. The words "I'll wait 'till the end of time for you" suggests that the singer is willing to wait and work on their relationship, even though it may be hard.
Overall, "Nitrous" is a song that explores the struggles that come with daily life but encourages people to hold onto their dreams while keeping communication and relationships in mind.
Line by Line Meaning
and if you see
If by chance you come across
old nitrous man
An elderly man who sells nitrous oxide
selling laughter from a can
Providing entertainment through the act of selling nitrous oxide canisters
gotta tell'em that the dream still fits the plan
You must assure him that his fantasy of selling nitrous is still a plausible career choice.
and that's why we're waiting at the table
This is the reason for our current predicament.
yeah, he's welcome at the stand
The old man is invited to freely sell nitrous oxide.
and I won't mind
I have no issues with this arrangement.
the moment you can say
When you are able to communicate
that you saw in a dream
A vision that appeared in your sleep
how you can let me know anyway
Any method of informing me of your discovery is acceptable.
you've seen the day
You have witnessed a time
no more to pay
It requires no further compensation
trouble came and drove
Issues arose and caused problems
but we drove it away
We were able to overcome it.
we get
We become
we get mad but no words to say
We feel anger but cannot express it with words
we get mad waiting
Waiting makes us frustrated
always waiting to get paid
We anticipate receiving monetary compensation
Darling, we get mad giving too much away
We get upset when we give too much and do not receive sufficient compensation.
and baby I won't lie
There is a confession to make.
I didn't want to say
The truth was difficult to share
untill I heard in a dream
Only after encountering a dream
how I can let you know anyway
Discovering a means to inform you without causing offense.
you've seen the day
You have witnessed a time
no more to pay
It requires no further compensation
where trouble came and drove
Challenges arose and caused issues.
but trouble drove away
We were able to resolve the challenges.
Oh, I can see you get mad with no words to say
It is evident that you are frustrated and unable to express yourself.
you see me waiting
You observe me anticipating
and darling we get mad giving too much away
We get upset due to unjust remuneration for our generosity.
mhmhmm
Hmmmm
oh, we get mad giving too much away
We experience frustration when we are not properly compensated for our generosity.
we get mad with the load
We become irritated with the burden.
and the leverage of each day
The weight of each day's demands
but surely there's time for you and me
We certainly have time for each other.
open your mind
Be receptive to alternative ideas
surely there's plain to see
The solution is evident
you're not alone
You are not the only one going through this.
I'll wait ‘till the end of time for you
I am devoted to waiting indefinitely for you.
and baby I won't lie
I have another confession.
I didn't want to say
The truth was difficult to say
untill I heard in a dream
It was revealed to me in a dream.
and I've seen the day
I have witnessed a time
no more to pay
No further compensation required
where trouble came and drove
Problems presented themselves and were resolved.
but trouble drove away
We were able to overcome the issues.
we get mad giving too much
We experience frustration when we are not duly compensated for our generosity.
so if you see,
In the event that you encounter
tell'em that the dream still fits the plan
Inform the old man that his aspiration of selling nitrous is still viable.
Writer(s): Robin Taylor-Firth Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing Allegro (Uk)
Contributed by Kennedy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elitef40
R.I.P. Forza Horizon 2. Thanks for the beautiful memories.
@mareo187
I can't believe Forza Horizon 2 is 7 years old and Forza Horizon 3 is 5 years old. This franchise introduce me to alot of artists from different gernes and also they implemented the ones I listen to prior to those 2 games and makes me appreciate music more.
@freddieparrydrums
Yep, crazy right? RR3 too
@theflyingfinngaming7631
So Gosh dang true if it was 7 years ago and I played it in 2016…. BRUH IM 12 and feel OLD
@mareo187
@@theflyingfinngaming7631 nah when this game out I was 20 and now I'm 27. The weirdest thing about the Forza Horizon series is that it helps me kinda pave the way I want in the near future and inspired me to be myself and the great thing about once you feel happy about yourself and aim to make it better on areas: mentally, financially, physically good things and opportunities comes at you especially people that you never thought will befriend you and people taking a serious liking towards you. I did that in 2015 in my first college year and on the first day I didn't just get people to like me I'm talking about a butt load of people ranging from 400 and over in my college days and the women... it was women who look like models and from last job which I had from 2019- last year March I befriended models who most of them are close friends with famous singers. The series gave me so much inspiration that I decided to get my clds(in which I'm still almost finish with my trucking class) and plan to venture out and travel America.
@elyagomat
Yeah man, I recently introduced in the chvrches fandom due to the horizon series, and it really hits when you see how fast the time passes.
@jimmys_mk8209
I dearly miss those days. Some of the best I've ever had. This song really made 95% of me and my brothers play time. Listened to this a couple days ago after about a year and the amount of nostalgia I was over came with brought a tear to my eye, couldn't help but song along. You guys are awesome and glad you had the same experience with this gem
@millilarcombe6235
Comments:
75% Forza Horizon
20% "I wish the Spotify one sounded like this"
5% Lyrics
@marciocoutinho5067
TIME HORIZON
@brocktopus1801
Fr tho WHY IS THIS ONE NOT ON SPOTIFY!!??