Nothing Holy
Rooftop Runners Lyrics
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Nothin' holy for me
Oh, I’m tryin' to be a good man
Nothin' holy, nothin' holy
Nothin' holy for me
Oh I’m tryin' to be a good man
Oo I’m dyin' with the free x3
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover with another
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover with each other
Your tryin’ to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover with another
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover with each other
Nothin' holy, nothin' holy
Nothin' holy for me
Oh, I’m trying to be a good man
Nothin' holy, nothin' holy
Nothin' holy for me
Ahhh
You wanna be a good boy
So don’t annoy
Your wanna be a good boy
So don’t annoy
You tryin' to be a good boy
So don’t annoy
You wanna be a
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
We won’t miss ya
We’re runnin' in the wild for free
We won’t kiss ya
We’re runnin' in the wild for free
We won’t mista
We’re running in the wild for free
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Nothin' holy, nothin' holy
Nothin' holy for me
I’m tryin' to be a good man
Nothin' holy, nothin' holy
Nothin' holy for me
Ah
The song "Nothing Holy" by Rooftop Runners talks about the struggle of trying to be a good person, yet feeling like there's nothing holy in the world anymore. The repetition of the phrase "nothing holy" emphasizes the idea that the world has lost its sense of sacredness or purity, thereby making it difficult for individuals to hold on to their moral values. The first stanza opens with the singer repeating the phrase "nothing holy" for emphasis, as if he's acknowledging the fact that he lives in an imperfect world. He then goes on to say that he's still trying to be a good man despite the lack of holiness around him.
The second stanza shifts to the idea of trying to be a lover in a world where even love seems to have lost its purity. The repetition of the phrase "lover, lover, lover" may imply that the singer is trying too hard to find love in a world that's no longer conducive to it. The third stanza is a repetition of the idea of trying to be a good boy and not annoying others, perhaps an acknowledgement of how challenging it is to maintain civility in a world where everything seems to be falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothin' holy, nothin' holy
There is nothing sacred or pure about the situation
Nothin' holy for me
This unpleasant reality does not align with my values
Oh, I’m tryin' to be a good man
I am attempting to maintain a moral standard despite the circumstance
Oo I’m dyin' with the free x3
The sense of freedom is overwhelming, but it also carries a burden of responsibility
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover with another
You are seeking affection and intimacy with someone other than me
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover with each other
You are engaging in romantic activities with multiple partners
Ahhh
Expressing frustration, disappointment, or confusion
You wanna be a good boy
You desire to be a person of high moral character
So don’t annoy
Do not act in a way that violates the expectations of decency
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
Reinforcing the message that being virtuous is desirable
We won't miss ya
We will not feel regret or sadness if you are gone
We're runnin' in the wild for free
We are living life freely and without any unnecessary constraints
We won't kiss ya
We will not express any physical affection towards you
We won’t mista
We will not misunderstand or fail to recognize your intentions
Your tryin' to be a lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's feeling of being overlooked or undervalued
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.