Through 2006- the band got some exposure online through Patrick's roommate Grey Gerling who used their music in his animations. This increased exposure prompted Sulek to release their first "real" album, "Songs From the Doctor's Office"
Nothing At All
Sulek Lyrics
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There was 50 feet of rock
over our heads
I never thought we would be found
And in the dark it was hard to say
we'd be fossils in the ground
A little bit of light was all we need
I knew we could pull through
I'd suffer all of you
Fire burned inside my head
and spread through all my viens
Instead of leaving well alone
yea I took all the pain
On rocks I dreamt of foremost friends
and tools I could not find
The black that masked the water
fed the demons in my mind
And high above there came a sound
like thunder from the Earth
When I looked up I saw my life
misfortunes to my birth
I got my self my body back
my legs felt just like lead
By the time you hear this I hope
I won't be dead
High hopes for nothing at all
The lyrics of Sulek's song "Nothing At All" are filled with a sense of hopelessness and despair as the singer contends with the inevitability of their own death. The opening line "High hopes for nothing at all" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer grapples with the futility of their struggles.
The second line describes a precarious situation, "There was 50 feet of rock over our heads," indicating that the singer is trapped, likely in a cave or other underground space. The following lines suggest that survival is unlikely, and the singer considers the possibility that they and those around them will become "fossils in the ground." Despite the dire circumstances, the singer holds on to a glimmer of hope, stating that "A little bit of light was all we need" to pull through.
The theme of struggling against inevitable fate continues through the rest of the song, as the singer contemplates their own mortality and the pain that comes with it. The imagery of fire burning inside the singer's head and spreading through their veins adds to the sense of desperation, as does the mention of demons in the mind. In the end, the singer manages to escape and regain their body, but the final line "High hopes for nothing at all" suggests that the struggle was ultimately fruitless.
Line by Line Meaning
High hopes for nothing at all
I had ambitious expectations, but they turned out to be pointless and unfulfilled.
There was 50 feet of rock
We were trapped under a heavy layer of rock, making escape seem impossible.
over our heads
The rock formation was above us, blocking out any light or hope of escape.
I never thought we would be found
I had given up on the possibility of rescue or survival.
And in the dark it was hard to say
Without light, it was difficult to determine our surroundings or prospects for survival.
we'd be fossils in the ground
We were resigned to becoming historical artifacts permanently entombed underground.
A little bit of light was all we need
Even a small amount of illumination could give us the hope and strength we needed to keep going.
I knew we could pull through
Despite the odds, I was confident that we could survive and overcome this obstacle.
And if I died in all of this
Even if I didn't make it, I was willing to face my fate and endure the consequences.
I'd suffer all of you
I was willing to bear the pain and suffering of those around me, even if it meant sacrificing myself.
Fire burned inside my head
I was consumed by a passionate desire to survive and escape, despite the danger.
and spread through all my viens
This fire consumed my entire being, taking over my thoughts and actions.
Instead of leaving well alone
I couldn't resist trying to fix or improve the situation, even when it would be better to back off and wait for help.
yea I took all the pain
I was willing to endure any amount of agony or torture if it would help us survive and escape.
On rocks I dreamt of foremost friends
I had vivid and sometimes surreal dreams about my closest confidants, even when I was conscious.
and tools I could not find
I was searching for anything that could be used as a tool or weapon, but nothing seemed to be within reach.
The black that masked the water
The darkness made it impossible to see anything in the water, adding to the feeling of helplessness and isolation.
fed the demons in my mind
The darkness and uncertainty fueled my imagination, leading to paranoid and fearful thoughts.
And high above there came a sound
A loud and unexpected noise interrupted our despair and gave us a glimmer of hope.
like thunder from the Earth
The sound was so loud and powerful, it seemed like it was coming from inside the ground itself.
When I looked up I saw my life
In that moment, I was able to see my past, present, and future, all converging into one defining moment of survival.
misfortunes to my birth
The obstacles and challenges that led me to this point felt like they were written into my fate from the beginning.
I got my self my body back
Through sheer strength of will, I was able to reclaim control of my body and mind from the despair and hopelessness.
my legs felt just like lead
Despite my renewed sense of purpose, I was still exhausted and drained from the ordeal.
By the time you hear this I hope
Assuming I am able to survive, I am sharing this story with the hope that it will inspire others to persevere through their own struggles.
I won't be dead
This is an optimistic message, suggesting that the singer has recovered and is able to share this story with others.
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.