Inget växer
Nord & Syd Lyrics

The lyrics of Nord & Syd's song "Inget växer" depict a sense of disillusionment and stagnation. The singer expresses a feeling of being overlooked and underestimated by others, particularly those who have witnessed their growth but have failed to see them become anything significant. The lines "Ni såg mig växa upp / Men inte till någonting" (You saw me grow up / But not into anything) convey a sense of disappointment and frustration towards those who have failed to recognize the singer's achievements or potential.

The lyrics continue to explore the theme of feeling insignificant and unseen. The singer reflects on the lack of meaningful connections in their life, implying that they are not the type of person people would typically engage in meaningful conversations with. The lines "Aldrig något värt / Att ringa och berätta om / Blev väl inte den som / Man pratar med kollegor om" (Never anything worth / Calling and talking about / I guess I wasn't the one / People talk to their colleagues about) highlight this sense of being overlooked and unimportant in the eyes of others.

The imagery of bright summer evenings and tall grass further emphasizes the contrast between the singer's feelings of emptiness and the idyllic surroundings. The juxtaposition of these images creates a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world around them. The repetition of the phrase "En sommar blev höst / Inget händer någonsin här / En vinter blev vår / Inget växer" (One summer turned into autumn / Nothing ever happens here / One winter turned into spring / Nothing grows) reinforces the theme of stagnation and the absence of growth or change in the singer's life.

Overall, "Inget växer" captures the emotional landscape of feeling overlooked, unnoticed, and stuck in a state of stagnation.