"Let's face it, spite is the greatest of… Read Full Bio ↴1). NOWHERE CLEVELAND, OHIO
"Let's face it, spite is the greatest of all muses. Support and encouragement are nice, but when confidence is forged in the fires of it being said you can't do something, is there really a better creative force? This appears to be the case with most bands from Cleveland, whether it was Pere Ubu in the 70's, Death of Samantha in the 80's, or Prisonshake in the 90's, for whatever reason(s), bands from this Midwest city always seem to play with a chip on their shoulder. It feels and sounds like it's damn near a necessity. With Nowhere's Matthew Rolin, his inspiration like so many before him also seems steeped in spite. Playing every instrument, singing and recording every note, he's taken giant steps while locked away with each new project of his to where any irony of this latest effort 'Invisible World', certainly, is not lost in the mix. Dialed in and deftly adding to the sum of his influences; further building the psych-rock Tower of Babel atop such solid foundations of Syd Barrett and the Paisley Underground's Rain Parade, to even that of some of its newest constructs with Dungen and Tame Impala, Nowhere's third full length album, from beginning to end, strives to be one of the best listens of the year. Just bubbly enough for pop, just driven enough for rock, and just tweaked out enough for psych, about the only problem with this album is that each listen through conjures up dreams of a happy haze kaleidoscope of hot summer days." - Michael James Pultz (Loop Music)
2) NoWhere is an Alternative rock band from Virginia Beach,VA
In Fall of 2004 released 1st EP All TAPPED OUT- The Demo. Contained the First version of Cough Up Blood , which was later re-released on there 2006 Full CD Debut - Counting On Nothing.
3) NO'WHERE Japanese rock band formed in 1998 and disbanded in 2000. Correct tag to NO'WHERE.
Nowhere (now called Hathors) is a alternative rock band from Winterthur Zurich, Switzerland.
In Spring 2008, they released their first EP titled "Messages from the Universe", containing 5 tracks ("Hype It", "Segaboy", "Mobile Terror Love Delusion", "Don in Therapy" and "Stoneration")
4) Nowhere is a Finnish solo project, with material ranging from Ambient & Electronica to Industrial Metal.
5) Also, a fast and energetic finnish punk rock band Nowhere from early 90's shouldn't be forgotten. They recorded two 7"ep's, one mini-cd and four compilation tracks between 1991 and 1993.
6)Features current and ex members of Weekend Nachos & Dead City
7) From the ashes of the Memphis Shoegaze group 'American Gods' rises Chicago's Nowhere. Features current and ex members of Weekend Nachos, Dead City, American Gods, Half-Acre Gunroom, and Harm's Way. Full Length debut is forthcoming in November 2012.
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Nowhere Lyrics
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My friend was a boy
A long time ago
He played with his toy
Now he's just a man
Now he's just a man
He ran with butterflies
He was full of hope
And he trusted every lie
But now he's just a man
Now he's just a man
A long time ago
He was so blue
He had no ego
And he was so true
But now he's just a man
Now he's just a man
And he can't stay stucked in the real
Constantly need a needle
And can't stay stucked in the real
Constantly need a needle
A long time ago
The future was about
Fighting for his dreams
And what he cared about
But now he s just a man
Now he s just a man
He can't see the end
Of that long long road
And the way which he chose
Wasn't filled with gold
Coz him he's just a man
Him he's just a man
And he wake up in the night
And he never see the light
And he's always all alone
If he's not working he get stone
It's too much for a man
It's too much for a man
And he can't stay stucked in the real
Constantly need a needle
He can't stay stucked in the real
Constantly need a needle
And he cannot stay for sure
He cannot stay for sure
He cannot stay for sure
And he cannot cannot cannot cannot stay for sure
He cannot stay for sure
The song "Man" by Nowhere is a raw and honest depiction of the struggles of addiction and feeling lost, with the Snowman representing the temporary and destructive coping mechanisms that some turn to when in a dark place. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer figuratively and literally having nothing left, with no birds (representing freedom), no money, and even their dog not recognizing them. The impending eviction adds to the stress and desperation of the situation.
The singer then describes their physical state, with the DTs (delirium tremens) causing their eyes to be bloodshot and unable to see clearly. They question who can make them happy and pull them out of their funk, but ultimately decide to seek out their "man" (drug dealer) to make money in order to make it through the day. The sense of cyclical hopelessness is further emphasized by the repetition of the chorus, with the Snowman being the only temporary source of relief. The increasingly aggressive repetition of "He's gonna fuck you" represents both the self-destructive tendencies of addiction and the potential harm it can cause others.
Interestingly, the title "Man" can be interpreted in two ways: as a reference to the singer themselves, who is struggling to maintain their sense of self and make it through the day, or as a reference to the "man" they seek out for drugs. Either way, it speaks to the idea of seeking out external sources for comfort and relief instead of addressing the root causes of one's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no fuckin' birds
I am without any female companionship or romantic prospects.
Ain't got no fuckin' money
I am financially destitute and without any form of monetary support.
The dog don't fuckin' recognise me
Even my own pet does not acknowledge my presence, symbolizing my detachment and loneliness from the world.
Get chucked outta my fuckin' house next week
I am about to lose my home and be forced to live on the streets.
Well I take myself from my dirty bed
I reluctantly get out of bed, aware of the miserable day ahead of me.
Can't find my clothes, can't find my head
My life is disorganized and chaotic, I am unable to find anything I need, even my own sense of clarity.
And the DT's all over me
I am suffering from alcohol withdrawal symptoms and hallucinations.
My eyes are bloodshot, I can't see
I am physically and emotionally drained and unable to see a way out of my situation.
Well who's gonna make me happy
I desperately seek someone or something to bring joy and happiness into my life.
Feeling so down again
I am trapped in feelings of depression and despair once more.
So I run through the streets
I search frantically for any opportunity to make money and escape my current predicament.
I gotta find my man
I seek out my drug dealer for a quick fix to ease my pain and suffering.
I make my cash the best I can
I will resort to any means necessary to obtain money, even if it is illegal or immoral.
And I'm half-way down
I am stuck in between the highs and lows of life, caught in a perpetual cycle of pain and misery.
My head is spinning round and round
My mind is in a constant state of confusion and disorientation.
Well the Snowman'll make me happy
I turn to drugs as a temporary escape from reality, seeking a momentary high to numb my pain and emptiness.
The Snowman is here, again
The drugs are readily available and I am ready to indulge in them once more.
He's gonna fuck you, fuck you, fuck you one and all
The effects of the drugs will take over, leading to a distorted reality where I feel invincible and in control.
And there'll be times when you can't glow
Life will have difficult moments where it feels like nothing is going right and everything is lost.
You feel your life is being choked
These difficult moments can feel suffocating, overwhelming and impossible to overcome.
Till you never know just who you are
During these times of hardship, it can be easy to lose a sense of self and identity.
Your mind has gone, your soul (??)
Through hardship and addiction, the mind and soul can become lost or overshadowed by external factors.
So you try to lie just one more time
Despite being trapped in a cycle of addiction and pain, you still try to lie to yourself that everything will be okay.
You try to lie that you feel fine
Putting on a false facade becomes the norm as you try to hide behind a mask that everything is okay.
Till there's nothing left inside your head
The addiction and hardship take over, leaving you mentally and emotionally drained and devoid of any positivity.
There's no escape until you're dead
The addiction can become so all-consuming that finding a way out may seem impossible, leading to a life of perpetual struggle until the end.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Originally Nowhere
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