1. nu: midwest emo b… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six bands with similar name:
1. nu: midwest emo band from Japan
https://nurasiatairiku.bandcamp.com/
2. NU (pronounced like 'noo'): Romanian psychedelic/ experimental collective, formed in 2001. On Last.fm it will be reffered to as NU(RO).
3. ÑU (pronounced like 'new'): Spanish prog band - late 70s.
4. American band.
5. NU; A shortlived Danish band, who released their one and only album, AlphaBravoShockpopDisco (produced by Michael Patterson (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Beck), in 2003. The band broke up in 2004. Lead singer Stine Jacobsen is now a part of Electric Lady Lab.
6. A Turkish alternative rock band widely famous for their hit "Konvoy" after it took place in a widely known series called Genco all over the country.
7. NU; A Dutch band with a drummer, a bassist and a guitarist/singer. Released one album up until now; 'Spider in a Web'.
8. NU; A German electronic music producer. Ref https://soundcloud.com/n-u.
Life Is a Game
Nu Lyrics
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I can feel the pain
Inside my chest
Passing me by
Life is a game now
I don't wanna play
All alone
You can choose what you want but you choose to take me by the hand now
All alone
By myself
Be consequent now
Play by the rule
And that's so foolish
You can choose what you want but you choose to say goodbye to life now
You can't take it anymore
The easiest way they say but hey
You can hide for a time if you want but it′s not what I like now
You just pushed me away
And throw out my heart
You can choose what you want but you
Choose to meet me when the lights out
And I can′t turn them on
Just another song and it's gone
To myself
Where has the time gone
And I′ve spend all of my days
And now I'm losing
You can choose what you want but I choose to be better now
In this song, Nu talks about the pain that he feels inside his chest and his reluctance to play the game of life. He feels alone, and the idea of following rules seems foolish to him. He talks about how one can choose what they want, but the easy way out is not what he likes. He feels hurt as someone has pushed him away and thrown out his heart. In the end, he focuses on being better.
One of the interpretations of this song could be about the struggles of dealing with mental health issues. The pain in Nu's chest could be anxiety or depression that one feels inside. The game of life could be a reference to expectations and societal pressures that make the person feel like they have to follow certain rules. Nu acknowledges that one can choose what they want, but that taking the easy way out is not what he likes. This could be a reference to suicide or self-harm, a temporary escape that doesn't ultimately solve the problem. The song ends on a positive note, with Nu choosing to be better, which could signal his decision to tackle his mental health issues and actively try to improve his life.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn’t make sense now
At the moment, I am unable to comprehend what is happening
I can feel the pain
I am experiencing emotional suffering
Inside my chest
The pain is coming from within me
Passing me by
Life is continuing despite my pain
Life is a game now
I view life as a contest or competition
I don't wanna play
I don't want to participate in this game
All alone
I am by myself, without anyone else
You can choose what you want but you choose to take me by the hand now
You have the ability to make choices, but you have chosen to guide me
I don't wanna go
I do not want to follow you
All alone
I am still without any support
By myself
I am singular and solitary
Be consequent now
You should be consistent and follow through with your actions
Play by the rule
Adhere to the established guidelines
And that's so foolish
Following strict rules is unwise and impractical
You can choose what you want but you choose to say goodbye to life now
You have the ability to make choices, but you have chosen to abandon life
You can't take it anymore
You cannot endure the difficulties any longer
The easiest way they say but hey
Others may suggest the simplest solution, but that is not always ideal
You can hide for a time if you want but it’s not what I like now
You can try to avoid the problems, but I do not approve of that approach
You just pushed me away
You have distanced yourself from me emotionally
And throw out my heart
You have disregarded my feelings
You can choose what you want but you choose to meet me when the lights out
You have the ability to make choices, but you want to interact with me only in the dark
And I can’t turn them on
I am unable to illuminate the space and see clearly
Just another song and it’s gone
The moment, like a song, will soon be over
To myself
I am lost in my own thoughts and reflections
Where has the time gone
I am perplexed about how quickly time has passed
And I’ve spend all of my days
I have used up all my time and energy
And now I’m losing
I am experiencing defeat or decline
You can choose what you want but I choose to be better now
We both have choices to make, and I have chosen to improve myself
Writer(s): nu
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.