Nothing
Pain Lyrics


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Why are we never satisfied,
The Grass is always greener on the other side
Fear of never having enough, dreams that turns into rust
sometimes it's better to leave things alone
the road to success is hard and cold
I'm turning into something I don't wanna be
I've got a feeling that something is changing me
I can not let it all slip away
It's driving me insane

I don't wanna be nothing
Time is ticking, I feel stranded
I don't wanna be nothing
Make it go away

Fighting the battle that's growing within
It doesn't matter if I loose or win
its getting to the point where I can't get away
I can not let it all slip away
It's driving me insane

I don't wanna be nothing
Time is ticking, I feel stranded
I don't wanna be nothing
make it go away

I don't wanna be nothing
Hate is growing inside of me
I don't wanna be nothing
I'm taking back what used to be mine

I can't believe my luck is bleeding
My demons refuse to let me go
The light in the tunnel I see is fading
My fire of life is burning low
So low

I don't wanna be nothing
Time is ticking, I feel stranded
I don't wanna be nothing
Make it go away

I don't wanna be nothing
Hate is growing inside of me
I don't wanna be nothing
I'm taking back what used to be mine

I don't wanna be nothing
Take me from this hell I'm in
I don't wanna be nothing
My whole life I've been the only enemy

I don't wanna be nothing
Hate is growing inside of me




I don't wanna be nothing
I'm taking back what used to be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pain's song Nothing delve into the theme of dissatisfaction and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The first verse addresses the common feeling of never being satisfied with what one has and always craving for something more - the grass always seems greener on the other side. The fear of never having enough and the dreams that eventually turn to rust hint at the fleeting nature of success and how it can be so easily lost. The singer, therefore, contemplates that sometimes it's better to leave things as they are rather than always striving for more. The road to success itself is hard and cold, and the singer realizes that he is turning into something he doesn't want to be. He feels that something is changing him, and he is scared of letting it all slip away. This thought is driving him insane, and he is determined to fight it.


The chorus reinforces the singer's fear of becoming nothing and the urgency he feels to do something about it. The ticking clock creates a sense of urgency that amplifies this fear. The line "Make it go away" shows how desperate he is to get rid of these feelings and turn back the clock.


The second verse talks about the internal battle going on within the singer. It seems like he is fighting against himself as he is aware that it doesn't matter if he wins or loses. The point is that this battle is getting intense and he can't seem to get away from it. The line "Taking back what used to be mine" could suggest that he was once happy and fulfilled, but he has lost that feeling, and he needs to find it again. There is a sense of anger and frustration as he hates what he is becoming, and he is determined to come out on top.


Overall, the lyrics describe the struggles of an individual who is worried about losing their sense of self while trying to achieve success. The fear of becoming nothing is a common one, but it can be deadly if one gets consumed by it. The singer is aware of this and is fighting hard to take back what used to be theirs.


Line by Line Meaning

Why are we never satisfied,
Questioning the human tendency of never being content even when they have everything


The Grass is always greener on the other side
The belief that others have it better than us or the things they have are more valuable than what we possess


Fear of never having enough, dreams that turns into rust
The constant fear of not having or achieving enough leading to disappointment in one's dreams and desires


sometimes it's better to leave things alone
Sometimes inaction is the best course of action, and it is better not to intervene and interfere


the road to success is hard and cold
The path leading to success is tough, full of challenges and obstacles


I'm turning into something I don't wanna be
The singer is going through a transformation against their will, resulting in becoming something they do not want to be


I've got a feeling that something is changing me
The singer has an intuition that they are experiencing changes, physical or emotional, that are affecting them


I can not let it all slip away
The artist cannot afford to lose everything they have achieved or possessed and is holding onto it tightly


It's driving me insane
The overwhelming emotions of fear, disappointment, and frustration are causing mental distress to the artist


Fighting the battle that's growing within
Internal conflicts and struggles are becoming stronger, and the artist is trying hard to cope with it


It doesn't matter if I loose or win
The singer is indifferent to the result of their battles or attempts, and their focus remains on fighting


its getting to the point where I can't get away
The situation is becoming so severe that the artist cannot avoid it or escape from it


Hate is growing inside of me
Negative feelings and emotions like anger, bitterness, and resentment are increasing within the singer


I'm taking back what used to be mine
The singer is determined to regain the control of their life and things they have lost or given away


I can't believe my luck is bleeding
The singer's fortunes or luck is declining, and they are in disbelief and shock about it


My demons refuse to let me go
The artist's inner demons or problems are not allowing them to move on and are continuously haunting them


The light in the tunnel I see is fading
The ray of hope or expectation that the artist saw earlier is starting to diminish, indicating a bleak future


My fire of life is burning low
The singer's level of energy, motivation, and enthusiasm towards life is reducing


Take me from this hell I'm in
The singer wishes to escape from the terrible or unbearable situation they are currently in


My whole life I've been the only enemy
The artist realizes that they have been the only hurdle or obstacle in their progress and success




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jackorion482

Why are we never satisfied,
The Grass is always greener on the other side
Fear of never having enough, dreams that turns into rust
sometimes it's better to leave things alone
the road to success is hard and cold
I'm turning into something I don't wanna be
I've got a feeling that something is changing me
I can not let it all slip away
It's driving me insaneI don't wanna be nothing
Time is ticking, I feel stranded
I don't wanna be nothing
Make it go awayFighting the battle that's growing within
It doesn't matter if I loose or win
its getting to the point where I can't get away
I can not let it all slip away
It's driving me insane
I don't wanna be nothing
Time is ticking, I feel stranded
I don't wanna be nothing
make it go awayI don't wanna be nothing
Hate is growing inside of me
I don't wanna be nothing
I'm taking back what used to be mineI can't believe my luck is bleeding
My demons refuse to let me go
The light in the tunnel I see is fading
My fire of life is burning low
So lowI don't wanna be nothing
Time is ticking, I feel stranded
I don't wanna be nothing
Make it go awayI don't wanna be nothing
Hate is growing inside of me
I don't wanna be nothing
I'm taking back what used to be mineI don't wanna be nothing
Take me from this hell I'm in
I don't wanna be nothing
My whole life I've been the only enemyI don't wanna be nothing
Hate is growing inside of me
I don't wanna be nothing
I'm taking back what used to be mine



All comments from YouTube:

@roubinnick

Underrated artist. Much love for Peter. I am more than happy that he's relevant and in Lindemann's project. I just hope he'll get more screentime in the future.

@johnvermer477

I listening to this when I was young and I was depressed. It helped me a lot, like lots of Pain songs. Thanks Peter :)

@Haanila

Me too <3

@BioDestiny

Nice

@gggfx4144

Rediscovering Peters music 4/5 years after first falling in love with it, it's incredible, I feel the same visceral reaction now as before. I hope he keeps producing for years to come

@user-pv7tg7yb1u

Люблю Pain....

@zvukisexa.mp3192

Петруха лучший.

@capellan0

Воще не вопрос!

@JHfr3ak

Další Bolševik...

@zvukisexa.mp3192

И я рад тебе, товарищ!

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