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.
Nostalgia
No Motiv Lyrics
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It was a G.I. Joe comic book that I had
And suddenly a feeling overcame my gloom
And I realized how things were back in the past
And I'll never feel the same
And I'll always feel the pain
Of nostalgia
Because I know someday I'll find inside
I still want to hold on
And so I've realized what I want to be
No matter how pathetic I may sound to you
But at least I still can hold on to those memories
And now I've found a way to make it through
And I'll never feel the same
And I'll always feel the pain
Of nostalgia
Because I know someday I'll find inside
Another reason why
I still want to hold on
I know I know I cannot be
Trapped inside a world of yesterday
But you can't tell me it's not true
That it feels good to hold on
The lyrics to No Motiv's song "Nostalgia" speak to the common experience of looking back on one's past and feeling a sense of longing and sadness for what is lost. The singer describes finding a G.I. Joe comic book in their room and being transported back to childhood memories. They reflect on the pain of nostalgia and the realization that they will continue to feel it, as they continue to uncover more reasons to hold on to the past. Despite this, they have come to the resolution that they will hold on to their memories and find a way to make it through.
The idea of nostalgia is a powerful one, as it speaks to the universal human experience of growing older and leaving behind the innocence and joy of childhood. The singer in this song is trapped in this cycle of looking back and feeling a sense of longing, but they have found a way to cope with it through holding on to their memories. The lines "But you can't tell me it's not true that it feels good to hold on" reflect this common feeling of wanting to hold on to the past, even if it means feeling the pain of nostalgia.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nostalgia" capture the bittersweet feeling of looking back on one's past and feeling a sense of sadness and longing for what is lost. The song is a reminder that while we cannot go back in time, we can hold on to our memories and find a way to make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I found something in my room
The singer stumbled upon an old G.I. Joe comic book.
It was a G.I. Joe comic book that I had
The comic book belonged to the singer and was from their past.
And suddenly a feeling overcame my gloom
The discovery of the comic book brought about a feeling of nostalgia and happiness.
And I realized how things were back in the past
The comic book triggered the artist's memories of the past.
And I'll never feel the same
The feeling of nostalgia will never be replicated exactly the same way as it is in this moment.
And I'll always feel the pain
Nostalgia dredges up feelings of pain and sorrow for the things and people that have been lost.
Of nostalgia
The feeling being referred to is nostalgia.
Because I know someday I'll find inside
The artist knows that they will continue to find things that remind them of the past.
Another reason why
This will provide yet another reason for feeling nostalgic.
I still want to hold on
Despite the pain of nostalgia, the artist still wants to hold on to these memories from the past.
And so I've realized what I want to be
Through experiencing nostalgia, the singer has gained clarity about their desires and aspirations.
No matter how pathetic I may sound to you
The artist is unashamed of their nostalgia, even if others judge them for it.
But at least I still can hold on to those memories
The singer finds comfort in being able to hold on to their memories of the past despite the pain that comes with it.
And now I've found a way to make it through
The singer has found a way to cope with the pain of nostalgia and move forward with life.
I know I know I cannot be
The singer acknowledges that they cannot remain trapped in the past forever.
Trapped inside a world of yesterday
The artist does not want to remain stuck in the past and desires to move forward with their life.
But you can't tell me it's not true
The artist believes that the feeling of nostalgia is real and valid, regardless of what others may think.
That it feels good to hold on
Despite the pain and sorrow that comes with nostalgia, the singer finds comfort and pleasure in holding on to their memories of the past.
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