In recent years, Nicholson has also moved into music production, working on albums for artists such as Angie Hart (Frente), Catherine Britt, Beccy Cole, Sarah Humphreys, Nikki Jensen, Israel Cannan, and the Quarry Mountain Dead Rats. Nicholson was named Producer of the Year at the 2013 Country Music Awards of Australia.
Famous Last Words
Shane Nicholson Lyrics
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Find it in the kitchen when I turn on the light, I don't wanna go until it's all done right
Start it like this, end it like that, bouncing up and down like an acrobat
Body in the bowl, finger in the pie, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
Play it on the radio, paint it on the walls, I don't wanna go until the curtain falls
Wrap it up, sell it off, send it all back, I don't wanna go until it all goes black
Thirty-four years baking in the sun, I don't wanna go until the race is run
I'll walk into Heaven if I get called up, but I don't wanna go until I've had enough
No, I aint gonna go until I've had enough
Start it like this, end it like that, jumping up and down like an acrobat
Body in the bowl, finger in the pie, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
Start it like this, end it like that, dragging dirt all over the welcome mat
Body in the bowl, finger in the pie, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
Shane Nicholson's "Famous Last Words" is a song about not wanting to leave until everything that needs to be done, said, or experienced has been completed. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to live life to the fullest and experience everything that it has to offer before it's too late. The song begins with the line "Well, find it on the floor when I roll out of bed, I don't wanna go until it's all been said," meaning that the singer wants to make sure that everything he needs to say has been said before he leaves.
The song continues with the image of finding what needs to be done in everyday life, such as in the kitchen or on the radio, and not wanting to leave until it's complete. The chorus repeats the lines "Start it like this, end it like that, bouncing up and down like an acrobat, body in the bowl, finger in the pie, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry," which suggests the idea of taking risks and experiencing everything. The line "I'll walk into heaven if I get called up, but I don't wanna go until I've had enough" expresses the singer's desire to live a full life before passing on.
Overall, "Famous Last Words" is a song about living life to the fullest and experiencing everything before it's too late. The lyrics encourage taking risks and not leaving until everything is complete.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, find it on the floor when I roll out of bed, I don't wanna go until it's all been said
I want to make sure I don't leave anything unsaid before I go, even if that means finding it on the floor when I wake up.
Find it in the kitchen when I turn on the light, I don't wanna go until it's all done right
I won't leave until everything is done properly, even if that means finding something in the kitchen when I turn on the lights.
Start it like this, end it like that, bouncing up and down like an acrobat
I want to start and end things perfectly, like a skilled acrobat bouncing up and down.
Body in the bowl, finger in the pie, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
I won't leave until everything is finished, even if that means putting my finger in the pie and letting the river run dry.
Play it on the radio, paint it on the walls, I don't wanna go until the curtain falls
I want to make sure everything I create is enjoyed by all until the very end, even if that means waiting for the curtain to fall.
Wrap it up, sell it off, send it all back, I don't wanna go until it all goes black
I want to complete everything, sell it off, and tie all loose ends before I leave, even if that means waiting until everything goes black.
Thirty-four years baking in the sun, I don't wanna go until the race is run
I want to stay until everything is complete, even if that means baking in the sun for thirty-four years or until the race is run.
I'll walk into Heaven if I get called up, but I don't wanna go until I've had enough
Even if I get called to Heaven, I want to make sure I've had enough experiences and memories before I leave this world.
No, I aint gonna go until I've had enough
I won't leave until I've experienced and accomplished everything that I wanted, and feel satisfied enough.
Start it like this, end it like that, jumping up and down like an acrobat
I want to start and end things perfectly, like a skilled acrobat jumping up and down.
Dragging dirt all over the welcome mat, body in the bowl, finger in the pie, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
Even if that means making mistakes and starting from scratch, I won't leave until everything is complete, even if that means putting my finger in the pie and letting the river run dry.
I don't wanna go until the river runs dry, I don't wanna go until the river runs dry
I won't leave until everything is complete, even if that means waiting until the river runs dry.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Genny-Zee
A good pick me up wake up song especially if you are late
@Martillicious
Great catchy song.
@Kristian_Hudson
6 people accidentally pressed "dislike" Otherwise, they don't know good music! Awesome song Shane!
@SpaceCrabs
I like contrast too.
@billie-joesgimp7981
cool song
@aceboy723
yes,,very cool.,ant that the way it is lol
@PeterHBne1
Just watched this on Rage on ABC. Infectious little tune and a suitably strange video. Whoever did the video has a good eye.
@Genny-Zee
Yeah this video used to give me nightmares as a kid lol
@illusionsfan1
@PunkxIsxEverythingx Who cares it starts with him shirtless lol =]