While No Motiv never released an official statement announcing their breakup, the band is considered to be on hiatus and inactive at the present time. Jeremy and Jeff reside in Ventura, CA, and have started recording material under a new band called Monster Hand. Max lives in Oxnard and has been recording material under a solo project called Gentlemen. Roger is enrolled in recording classes at Long Beach City College, resides in Irvine, CA, and is writing songs for school projects and for fun under the name He Fails Me.
All band members remain close friends to this day, and also are involved in many side projects in addition to the ones mentioned above, such as Hybrid Moments, Death Country Blues, and Machines.
Empty
No Motiv Lyrics
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There is something so unclear
And I can't comprehend
What's going on
What's going on inside your head?
Is something wrong with me?
So I'll keep asking
Do you like what you see?
So here I wait for you
I'm not at all displeased (with you)
Eventually I'll be left here feeling empty again
I'm still so confused about the part where you said
That you're in my way
There is no one that can give me inspiration like you
And I'm still wondering why
So I'll keep asking
Do you like what you see?
Because this is all of me
So here I wait for you
I'm not at all displeased
Eventually I'll be left here feeling empty again
I'm not about to throw away all the hope I've gained today
I wish I knew a tune for you so I could sing away this gloom
All the tears I've held in pain should wash it all away
But I'm not really sure
So I'll keep asking
In No Motiv's song Empty, the artist is expressing their confusion and insecurity in a relationship. They cannot understand what is going on in their partner's head and constantly ask whether their partner is pleased with them or not. Despite this, the artist is still waiting for their partner to come back, and they are not displeased with them. However, they know that eventually they will be left feeling empty again.
The artist is also confused about their partner's claim that they are in their way, as they feel that no one can inspire them like their partner. They wish they knew a tune to sing away their gloom and pain, as well as the tears they have held in. They are not sure if their hope will be thrown away, but they keep asking questions.
This song showcases the insecurity and confusion that can come with relationships. The artist is constantly questioning themselves and their partner, and they cannot understand why their partner is acting the way they are. The lyrics also suggest that the artist is willing to work through these feelings and wait for their partner, despite the pain they may feel.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't understand
The singer is confused.
There is something so unclear
The situation or information is not clear.
And I can't comprehend
The singer cannot understand.
What's going on
The artist is trying to figure out the situation.
What's going on inside your head?
The artist is trying to understand the other person's thoughts and feelings.
Is something wrong with me?
The singer is questioning if they are the problem.
So I'll keep asking
The singer will continue to ask questions to seek understanding.
Do you like what you see?
The artist is asking the other person if they like the artist for who they are.
This is all of me
The artist is showing their true self.
So here I wait for you
The artist is waiting for the other person to respond or take action.
I'm not at all displeased (with you)
The singer is not angry or upset with the other person.
Eventually I'll be left here feeling empty again
The artist fears being left alone and feeling empty.
I'm still so confused about the part where you said
The singer is still trying to make sense of something the other person said.
That you're in my way
The other person is causing an obstacle or hindrance for the singer.
There is no one that can give me inspiration like you
The other person is important to the singer and inspires them.
And I'm still wondering why
The artist is still questioning something.
I'm not about to throw away all the hope I've gained today
The artist is trying to remain optimistic and not lose hope.
I wish I knew a tune for you so I could sing away this gloom
The singer wishes they could do something to make the other person feel better.
All the tears I've held in pain should wash it all away
The singer has been holding back tears and hopes that crying will release their pain.
But I'm not really sure
The artist is unsure about the outcome or what will happen.
So I'll keep asking
The artist will continue to seek answers and understanding.
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