NOTHING
Rex Orange County Lyrics

When we first spent the night
The singer is reminiscing about a special moment he shared with someone.

Nothing else would ever feel that way
That moment was so special that it can never be replicated.

In my room it all changed
That moment was a turning point in the relationship.

And I could see something in your eyes
The artist noticed a significant change in the other person's demeanor during that moment.

I knew that nothing else would be the same
The artist realized that things were going to be different from that moment on.

But I wish that I could grow up, the way in which you grow up
The singer wishes he could mature and handle his emotions better like the other person.

'Cause then you'd never see me cry
The singer is afraid of showing vulnerability to the other person.

And I'd feel like a better guy
The artist believes that he would feel more confident if he could handle his emotions better.

'Cause nothing, nothing
The artist emphasizes that he wants nothing to get in the way of the relationship.

Oh, nothing, no
He repeats this sentiment.

When we first spent the night
The singer repeats the first stanza to emphasize the importance of that moment.

No, nothing else could ever feel that way
The moment was unique and can never be replicated.

In my room it all changed, yeah
The physical location of that moment adds to its significance.

Nothing seems to be as floral as you, baby
The other person is compared to something beautiful and delicate.

A scarlet love and dew-light touches were so sacred
The singer describes the love and touches shared during that moment as being special and significant.

I could never leave your face
The other person is always on the artist's mind.

Shower you with my warm embrace, babe
The artist expresses his desire to be close to the other person again.

And I still see that in your eyes
The singer still notices the change in demeanor in the other person.

I hope that nothing will ever change
The singer hopes that the relationship can stay the same way forever.

'Cause I wish that I could grow up, the way in which you grow up
The artist repeats this line.

'Cause then I'd love myself and I, I'd feel like a better guy
The artist believes that if he could mature emotionally, he would be more confident and able to love himself better.

'Cause nothing, no, nothing
The artist repeats the sentiment about nothing getting in the way of the relationship.

No, nothing, no
He repeats it again.

I said that nothing else would ever be the same
The artist repeats this line once more to emphasize the impact of that moment on the relationship.

'Cause lately I've been missing you, I just kinda want your body
The singer admits to feeling physical desire for the other person.

I know I could ease the pain (Ease the pain)
The singer believes that being physical with the other person could alleviate the pain and longing he feels.

And I know that you done missed me too, and if that's true, well I'm sorry
The singer understands that the other person may be feeling the same way, but he apologizes for his feelings anyway.

But at least I'm on my feet again, I'm on my feet again
The artist acknowledges that he has regained his confidence and is feeling better.

But listen, girl
The artist addresses the other person directly.

Couldn't you tell I'm scared as well?
The singer admits to feeling afraid and vulnerable.

You could hold my hand (Say something, baby, say something, now)
The singer asks for comfort and affection from the other person.

Say something, something that could ease my pain
The artist asks the other person to say something that would comfort him and ease his emotional pain.

Ease my pain
The artist emphasizes that he is in emotional pain and needs comfort and affection from the other person.