Nobody
THE "BAD" Lyrics
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You shout rhetoric nonsense like a Pavlovian model
Responding to his questions
Hey teacher, arrogance is bliss
You spend your time turning water into life
As if you were God's foreman
Things seem so awry?
The masses are cloaked in confusion?
We don't have to think to survive
So nobody listens
Hey recluse, don't shout at me
You proclaim yourself expert by extensions of the methods
Detailed in your magazines
Hey downer, don't prey on me
We've all got bum raps that torment us day to day
That we hoist on our own shoulders
Is it any wonder
People pass you by?
Your plea for understanding
Is heard as desperate lies?
Nobody listens
I can't help you
Is it any wonder
Things are so inane?
So many quests for compassion
Are just for someone's personal gain
So nobody listens to you
The song "Nobody" by "The Bad" is a commentary on the lack of communication and empathy in society. The lyrics address three different types of people: the political figure, the teacher, and the recluse, who are all trying to convey a message. However, nobody seems to be listening or taking their messages seriously.
The first verse speaks to the political figure who is shouting rhetoric nonsense like a Pavlovian model, which means they are conditioned to respond in a particular way without thinking critically. The second verse addresses the teacher who is spending their time turning water into life as if they were God's foreman. The line "arrogance is bliss" suggests that the teacher may believe they have all the answers, which can be dangerous.
The chorus asks, "Is it any wonder things seem so awry?" This line sets up the tone for the rest of the song. The masses are cloaked in confusion, and nobody seems to be listening to each other. The song suggests that people have become complacent and do not have to think to survive.
The third verse speaks to the recluse who proclaims to be an expert and the downer who preys on people. Both characters have their own personal problems, and they try to convey a message, but nobody seems to listen. The final chorus asks, "Is it any wonder things are so inane?" which suggests that people are only looking out for their own interests.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister, don't point at me
Stop blaming me for everything and pay attention to the bigger picture
You shout rhetoric nonsense like a Pavlovian model
You mindlessly regurgitate what you're told without any independent thought
Responding to his questions
Acting like a trained dog, doing what you're told without questioning it
Hey teacher, arrogance is bliss
You act like you know everything, but in reality you're just as clueless as the rest of us
You spend your time turning water into life
You think you have the power to create and control life but you don't
As if you were God's foreman
You act like you have the power of a higher being or authority
Is it any wonder
It's not surprising
Things seem so awry?
Everything seems to be going wrong
The masses are cloaked in confusion?
People are deliberately kept in the dark to cause confusion and uncertainty
We don't have to think to survive
We can survive without questioning or understanding what's happening around us
So nobody listens
No one pays attention to what's really important
Hey recluse, don't shout at me
Stop attacking me for trying to help you
You proclaim yourself expert by extensions of the methods
You claim to be an expert based on borrowed or unproven methods
Detailed in your magazines
You only read about it in a magazine and didn't actually learn it properly
Hey downer, don't prey on me
Stop trying to bring me down with your negative attitude
We've all got bum raps that torment us day to day
We all have our struggles and challenges that we deal with every day
That we hoist on our own shoulders
We take responsibility for our own problems and don't blame others
Is it any wonder
It's not surprising
People pass you by?
No one pays attention to you or your problems
Your plea for understanding
Your request for empathy and compassion
Is heard as desperate lies?
People think you're lying or exaggerating
I can't help you
I'm unable to assist you with your issues
Is it any wonder
It's not surprising
Things are so inane?
Everything is so meaningless and pointless
So many quests for compassion
So many people seek empathy and kindness
Are just for someone's personal gain
They're only doing it for their own benefit instead of genuinely caring
So nobody listens to you
No one pays attention to you or takes you seriously
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN CHAMPTALOUP BAKER, GREG GRAFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MirakuLou13
kiss you good byeの次にこれが来るのがもう個人的に定番
@user-qu1fl7fg8t
コレ聞くとただいま‼︎というような感じがする❣️
@ThePikaPlayer
Finally, a song named after everybody who asked
@AlbinoAce
0:30 Imagine driving along a canyon or something on one side with a sunset over the ocean on the other side...
@pedrosoandrew
AlbinoAce Especially in a Cabrio.
@adriankucharski2944
@@pedrosoandrew or a 70's muscle car :)
@papercupman4772
cool
@user-xn7ub3id8f
お気に入りやわ～
@kerakeraism
gt7で流れてほしい
@Aaa-fe2nd
サウンドを全て4のにしてほしいぐらい4のbgmいいよね〜