Robert Manos is a New York based singer and musician who has collaborated o… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Manos is a New York based singer and musician who has collaborated on Techno, Drum and Bass and Deep House releases with Jesper Dahlbäck, Seba, Terry Lee Brown Junior, Paradox, Hugg and Pepp, John Dahlbäck, Charles Webster and Alexi Delano. Robert Manos spent his early years in Germany, Kenya and Tanzania before moving to New York as a teenager. His musical background is shaped by many influences including 70's Soul, R&B, New Wave, Dancehall Reggae and Classical Music. He began recording bits and pieces on a 4 track recorder using primarily drum machines,synths and electric bass and gradually began to add his voice to these recordings. Working as a bass player and background vocalist with various bands and projects, Robert began to develop his own style which can only be described as a mixture of everything he was exposed to, and as a way of trying to define the realities of living many lives in different worlds, the distance this can cause between people but also the sense of being connected to everything but at times lost to yourself. In 2002, Robert began collaborating on projects with Jesper Dahlbäck and Sebastian Ahrenberg in Stockholm (Sweden), starting with the deep house track "My World". The first full album from Robert Manos called "Angel Road" was co-produced by Jesper Dahlbäck and Sebastian Ahrenberg as well and was recorded at Globe Studios in Stockholm. Additional recording was done at Ingaro Studios in Budapest (Hungary) and a certain small apartment facing east high above 7th ave, New York (USA).

Nobody
Robert Manos Lyrics

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Nobody knows my name
And the seasons always change
I will get back when I can
So, good bye for now
That's all my love

Do you think this is
From the kingdom of the northern seas
Just like the post card
With winter slowly turning into spring
I keep my head down
I came across a bridge I never saw
I thought I saw you another fall
Every morning when I pass this place

Nobody knows my name
And the seasons always change
I will get back when I can
So, good bye for now
That's all my love

Just like everything else
This too will pass
Only one more round
The days go fast
I promise you this
I won't be long
I won't be long

Nobody knows my name
And the seasons always change
Ok, I will get back when I can

So, good bye for now
That's all my love

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Robert Manos's song Nobody hints at the fragility of the singer's building project, which he has constructed with sticks. However, his efforts are slowly but surely becoming stronger. As he writes the lyrics, it is getting late, and he is seeking another space to continue creating. He hopes his message will reach his intended recipient in time.

The chorus is a repetition of Nobody knows my name and the seasons always change, implying the transience of life and the singer's transient state. He promises to return as soon as he can as he bids farewell, adding "that's all my love" to demonstrate his emotional attachment to the recipient.

The second verse evokes memories of a postcard picture of a place where winter turns into spring. The singer keeps his head down as if avoiding someone or searching for something. He stumbles upon a bridge that he had never seen before and recalls seeing someone else the previous fall. Passing the same spot every morning, the past seems to merge with the present in the singer's mind.

In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the inevitability of life's changes with the phrase "just like everything else, this too will pass." The days go fast, but he assures his loved one that he won't be gone for long, signifying hope for the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Now you know
I want to update you on something important.

I have been trying to build a house with sticks
I have been working hard to create something fragile and temporary in my life.

Easy does it
I am taking it slow and steady, not rushing into anything.

And it's getting stronger each and every day
Despite its impermanence, my creation is becoming more resilient.

And every moment
Even as I speak, time is passing and things are changing.

As I write this down its getting late
I am running out of time to communicate this message.

And I am trying find another space
I am attempting to locate a new opportunity for growth.

And I hope this reaches you in time
I hope that you receive this message before it's too late.

Nobody knows my name
I am feeling anonymous and insignificant.

And the seasons always change
Everything is in a constant state of flux and transformation.

I will get back when I can
I will reconnect with you when I am able to.

So, good bye for now
For the time being, I must say farewell.

That's all my love
This is everything I can give you right now.

Do you think this is
I am posing a question and seeking an opinion.

From the kingdom of the northern seas
I am wondering if this message is coming from a faraway or exotic place.

Just like the post card
Perhaps this message is like a piece of art or a keepsake.

With winter slowly turning into spring
The world around me is transitioning and evolving.

I keep my head down
I am focusing on my own path and trying not to get distracted.

I came across a bridge I never saw
I encountered an unexpected obstacle in my journey.

I thought I saw you another fall
I may have mistaken someone else for you in a similar situation.

Every morning when I pass this place
I experience this moment repeatedly in my daily routine.

Ok, I will get back when I can
I am making a promise to reconnect with you when the opportunity arises.

Just like everything else
This experience, like all things, is temporary.

This too will pass
Eventually, this moment will fade away and be replaced by something new.

Only one more round
I am acknowledging that this experience will come to an end soon.

The days go fast
Time seems to fly by, with each moment passing quickly.

I promise you this
I am making a heartfelt commitment to you.

I won't be long
I will return soon and we will be reunited.

Writer(s): j. dahlback, s. ahrenberg, r. manos

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Björn Der Tank

5y↑1

Now you know
I have been trying to build a house with sticks
Easy does it
And it's getting stronger each and every day
And every moment
As I write this down its getting late
And I am trying find another space
And I hope this reaches you in time
Nobody knows my name
And the seasons always change
I will get back when I can
So, good bye for now
That's all my love
Do you think this is
From the kingdom of the northern seas
Just like the post card
With winter slowly turning into spring
I keep my head down
I came across a bridge I never saw
I thought I saw you another fall
Every morning when I pass this place
Nobody knows my name
And the seasons always change
I will get back when I can
So, good bye for now
That's all my love
Just like everything else
This too will pass
Only one more round
The days go fast
I promise you this
I won't be long
I won't be long
Nobody knows my name
And the seasons always change
Ok, I will get back when I can
So, good bye for now
That's all my love

All comments from YouTube:

Björn Der Tank

5y↑1

Miguel Grande

9y↑2

I just started getting into RM and by far (well, not by "far"), this is my favorite track. It's quite lush and enchanting

...I crossed I bridge I never saw...