Life is strange... that is the quintessential message in Pete Nischt's newe… Read Full Bio ↴Life is strange... that is the quintessential message in Pete Nischt's newest 10-song collection of music. It's a record detailing just how twisted and unpredictable life can really get. The most amazing thing about it, though, is that for an album forged amidst the misery and frustrations of its writer, the outcome was extremely positive. The tone is hopeful and confident. The songs are eclectic and groovy. Written over two years starting when Pete was just 18, "Life is Strange" exudes all of the qualities of a masterpiece in that it is exactly how it was meant to be.

The record itself wouldn't have been the same without the brilliant friendship and guidance of producer Chris Badami (The Early November, The Starting Line), an awesome mastering job by Scott Hull (John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen), or the chops of all of the friends that joined Pete in the studio. We could get into Pete's influences or who we think he sounds like, but the fact is that it isn't important to us because it isn't important to him. At 21, his only concern now is climbing his own ladder of self-realization, wherever it may lead.

To clear up any confusion... after a year of traveling the country solo and with a band, Pete decided in September of 2007 to opt out of his contract with former record label Regular Music due to obligations that weren't being met. He began attending classes in the fall again at the University of Akron as an Accounting major specializing in Music Business. He stayed busy playing solo gigs out of town almost every weekend throughout the midwest, and is continuing to do so. He is taking things slow this winter to write and demo a new record of undetermined length... to be released independently, unless something else comes up!

The Worst Part
Pete Nischt Lyrics

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This morning I woke up just to find
That the girl that I had been with in my dreams
I left behind, but she was mine.

I missed your last call but I'll be ready this time
Cause if I miss this one
I'll miss you too much to open my eyes
Won't even try.

And it's the worst part of loving you.
Yeah it's the worst part of loving you.
Yeah it's the worst part of loving you.
Yeah it's the worst part of loving you, yeah.

Some call me selfish, some just call me cool.
But you're contagious
I caught on the second I saw you
It may be true.

They say you're a clutch
But you're more than that now
'Cause I can't get enough
You know it's bigger and I know how.
You know it's bigger and I know how.

It's the worst part of loving you
Yeah it's the worst part of loving you.
Yeah it's the worst part of loving you.
Yeah it's the worst part of loving you.

Oh...
Whoa ooh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pete Nischt's song "The Worst Part" convey a sense of longing and desire for someone who is not physically present. The first lines of the song describe how the singer had a dream about a girl whom he left behind, but she was his. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer is struggling to cope with the absence of this girl in his life.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "it's the worst part of loving you" several times. This line captures the essence of the song, as it suggests that while the singer loves this girl, the pain of not having her around is almost unbearable. The verses that come between the choruses describe the singer's feelings for the girl in more detail. He missed her last call and is determined not to miss the next one. He describes her as contagious and suggests that he caught feelings for her instantly.

The second verse of the song is particularly interesting, as it suggests that the girl the singer is talking about is more than just a crush. He suggests that people call her a clutch (a reference to someone who is reliable in a difficult situation), but that she is more than that. He cannot get enough of her and knows that their relationship is deeper than what others might see.

Overall, "The Worst Part" is a song about the pain of loving someone who is not physically present in your life. It speaks to anyone who has experienced the longing and desire for someone they cannot have.

Line by Line Meaning

This morning I woke up just to find
I started my day by realizing

That the girl that I had been with in my dreams
The person I imagined being with

I left behind, but she was mine.
I lost touch with, but still believe is meant for me.

I missed your last call but I'll be ready this time
I was busy last time you called, but prepared now

Cause if I miss this one
There cannot be another attempt

I'll miss you too much to open my eyes
Absence is agonizing

And it's the worst part of loving you.
Painful reality of attachment

Yeah it's the worst part of loving you.
The hardest aspect of caring deeply

Some call me selfish, some just call me cool.
Some view me as uncaring, others admire my detachment

But you're contagious
You have an intoxicating effect

I caught on the second I saw you
I became aware of my attraction immediately