Nothing At All
Santana (feat Musiq) Lyrics
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A produce of my age
There's no choosing my direction
I was a holy man but now
With all my trials behind me
I am weak in my conviction
And so I walk to try to get away
I will finally have to face
The fear that will come from knowing that
The one thing I had left was you
And now you're gone
You were a victim of my crimes
A product of my rage
You were a beautiful distraction
I kept you locked away outside
Let misery provide
And now I am ashamed
And so I walk to try to find a space
Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
And the fear that will come
From knowing that the one thing
I had left was you
And now you're gone
The lyrics in Santana Featuring Musiq's song "Nothing at All" paint a picture of a person who has lost their way and is dealing with the consequences of their actions. The first verse establishes a feeling of helplessness, with the singer feeling like they are a victim of their surroundings and cannot control their own destiny. They used to be a "holy man" with strong convictions, but now they feel weak and lost. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer admitting to harming another person ("you were a victim of my crimes") and regretting their actions. They kept the other person "locked away" and now feel shame for what they have done.
The chorus brings the two verses together, with the singer acknowledging that they will eventually have to face their fears and the consequences of their actions. They once had "the one thing" (presumably the other person), but now they are gone. The lyrics capture a feeling of sorrow and regret, and the melody adds to that emotion with a melancholic guitar riff and a gentle, mournful vocal from Musiq.
Overall, "Nothing at All" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the pain of living with regrets and the fear of facing the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a victim of my time
I am impacted by the era I live in
A produce of my age
I am shaped by the culture and society around me
There's no choosing my direction
I have no control over where life takes me
I was a holy man but now
I once lived a righteous existence
With all my trials behind me
Having experienced challenges, I am now changed
I am weak in my conviction
I lack strength in my beliefs
And so I walk to try to get away
I wander aimlessly to escape my problems
Knowing that someday
I am aware that one day
I will finally have to face
I will eventually confront
The fear that will come from knowing that
I am afraid of realizing that
The one thing I had left was you
You were the only thing I had remaining
And now you're gone
And now you are no longer with me
You were a victim of my crimes
You suffered because of my wrongdoings
A product of my rage
You were the result of my anger and hostility
You were a beautiful distraction
You were a wonderful escape from reality
I kept you locked away outside
I pushed you away and kept you at a distance
Let misery provide
I allowed sadness to be my only companion
And now I am ashamed
I feel embarrassed and guilty
And so I walk to try to find a space
I roam around attempting to locate a place
Where I can be alone to live with my mistakes
Where I can exist in solitude and come to terms with my errors
And the fear that will come
And the dread that will arise
From knowing that the one thing
As I am aware that the only thing
I had left was you
I am now alone without you
And now you're gone
And now you are no longer with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jessie E Muscato, Joseph Orlando, Matthew T Roberts, Scott Sprigg, Scott C Vogel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mandisathephoenix5843
Poetry.... many many years from now people will realize this was a master piece.. a Picasso..
@abnernyachiro6595
it is criminally underrated!
@anizobaobinna7076
Am telling you. The song drives me crazy,
@brightackwerh
Yes, except using Picasso as a reference only kills this profound compliment. 🤣
@jewelporter2462
❤ that's right, Van Gogh in Music ❤🥂👑❤️🔥💯💥
@pauladias9089
Eu amooo ,passando na novela mulheres apaixonadas na globo ❤🇧🇷Alguém ouvindo em 2023??
@wagnerdemaistrebahia265
Heloísa e Sérgio
@martinmakau1138
How does such a song have less that 1 million views. it just means it didn't get out there. it's a masterpiece
@MrGandoff
Bruh...
@abnernyachiro6595
unreal