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Not Nothin'
Stroke 9 Lyrics
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Thinking and writing
Writing and talking
Withoiut you
Situated in the corner of the corner
So far from nothing
Suspecting not accepting
It really hits me when
I'm walking into the market
I hear things I used to say
Is it wrong to be here anyway
Fade away
What was I thinking when I thought I could make you stay
What was I thinking when I thought I was right
Not nothin'
I'm on to something here
It's all becoming clear
Clearly confusing
Less than amusing
Castrated like a corpse to a corner
Forgetful not regretful
Of what I am
It's really hits me when I'm
Hanging with other monkeys
Thinking of shit to say
Is it wrong to be here anyway
I'm on to something here
It's something I'm on to something
But it's really nothing
The lyrics to Stroke 9's song "Not Nothin'" explore the theme of being lost without someone you loved. The singer of the song is reflecting on their thoughts and feelings after a breakup. They are alone, and they are trying to make sense of their emotions. The first verse describes the singer's physical space, situated in the corner of the corner, far from nothing. They are alone, but they are suspicious of their own feelings. They are trying to process what has happened, but they cannot accept the reality of the situation.
The second verse continues the introspective theme. The singer muses about their castrated state, a metaphor for feeling powerless and emasculated. They are trying to forget their past without feeling regretful, but it is difficult. They are surrounded by other people, but they still feel lonely. The line "less than amusing" highlights the singer's resigned attitude. They do not find anything funny or enjoyable anymore.
The chorus reinforces the message of the song. The singer realizes that they made a mistake in thinking they could make their lover stay. They were wrong, but they don't feel like they are nothing. They are on to something, and they can't help but feel that they will find happiness again. The final line contradicts this hope, though. The singer admits that the something they are on to may be nothing after all.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello I'm sitting here
I am currently in a state of reflection and observation
Thinking and writing
Engaging in thought and expression through writing
Writing and talking
Conveying one's thoughts and ideas through communication
Withoiut you
In the absence of another person
Situated in the corner of the corner
Feeling isolated and far from anything significant
So far from nothing
Being so removed from something that it feels insignificant
Suspecting not accepting
Having a suspicion but choosing not to believe it
That it's true
Accepting the fact that something is indeed true
It really hits me when
I am deeply affected when
I'm walking into the market
I am in a public place where I used to frequent with another person
I hear things I used to say
Hearing echoes of conversations that were held with another person
Is it wrong to be here anyway
Feeling uncertain about being in a place that has a connection to someone no longer present
Fade away
To disappear or diminish gradually
What was I thinking when I thought I could make you stay
Regretting the decision to believe that one had the power to influence another person's choices
What was I thinking when I thought I was right
Questioning previous beliefs that were later proven wrong
Not nothin'
Something of significance, rather than nothing
I'm on to something here
Having a realization or insight
It's all becoming clear
Gaining clarity and understanding
Clearly confusing
Being perplexed or uncertain despite a clear understanding of a situation
Less than amusing
Not entertaining in the slightest
Castrated like a corpse to a corner
Feeling powerless and trapped in a situation
Forgetful not regretful
Forgetting without remorse or regret
Of what I am
About one's self
Hanging with other monkeys
Spending time with other people having similar traits or habits
Thinking of shit to say
Struggling to come up with something to talk about
It's something I'm on to something
Having the sense that there is something significant and important to discover
But it's really nothing
Finding that the realization or insight is not as significant as previously thought
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Written by: Michael Herrera
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