In some ways, it’s the same sort of theme that's been on Ray's mind since he first launched the ever-evolving project—which began with a series of no-fi punk songs recorded at home with friends. The world doesn’t matter, life is inherently painful, but you always find a way forward amidst the bleakness. For his part, at 31, he finally feels grown-up, and a little more self-assured—his new songs offer less of the desperate emotional thrashing of his youth.
Nothing To Do
Teen Suicide Lyrics
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I know you'd take the scissors and push
then into my neck
That's what friends are for
I won't let you bring me food
Because I know you'd poison me
And that's what friends are for
I see it on your skin, I see it in your eyes
You want nothing to do with me
The lyrics to Teen Suicide's song, "Nothing to Do," are about a troubled friendship that is eroding away. The singer is expressing a deep mistrust of their supposed friend, refusing to let them cut their hair for fear of violence, and declining food out of the paranoia that it has been poisoned. The song's chorus repeats that the friend "wants nothing to do with" the singer, suggesting that this might be the root of the singer's anxiety.
While the lyrics are somewhat unclear about the specific situation causing the singer's distress, it seems clear that there is some level of betrayal or abandonment they have experienced. Perhaps the other person has stopped speaking to them or distancing themselves, causing paranoia and mistrust to take root.
Overall, the song communicates a sense of deep anxiety and loneliness, as the singer tries to hold on to relationships that are slipping away. The song is a poignant meditation on the experience of being left behind, feeling isolated, and battling paranoia and mistrust even when they are undeserved.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't let you cut my hair
I don't trust you enough to allow you to have scissors near my neck
I know you'd take the scissors and push
I believe that you would possibly harm me if given the chance
then into my neck
You would use scissors to hurt me, specifically on my neck
That's what friends are for
I don't believe that your intentions towards me are friendly
I won't let you bring me food
I suspect that anything you bring me could potentially be poisoned
Because I know you'd poison me
I have doubts about your true motives towards me and my well-being
And that's what friends are for
I'm aware that friendship is not supposed to involve intentional harm or danger
I see it on your skin, I see it in your eyes
I can sense that you are clearly unhappy and disinterested in our relationship
I see it on your back, when you turn away from me
Your body language suggests that you don't wish to engage with me or our relationship anymore
You want nothing to do with me
You have completely lost interest in me and our relationship
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
coffin
one of my favorites from their old stuff!
Daniel Hernández
this song is remarkable!
lemon chan
@wogzu1 oof,, well my advice to you is.. yOlO xwx
wogzu1
lemon chan thanks mate, ironically the opportunity I previously noted is dwindling at this very second and I am nervous that it is too late. But I'm glad it happened as that is more than I could have ever asked for. Dunno what the chances were of this comment being made at this pivotal moment but it helps put it into perspective. Cheers
lemon chan
:) good for you woogasaurus
wogzu1
Edit: an opportunity just presented itself and now I know where to go and this is pretty fucking great
wogzu1
I agree, I can relate to this now more that I ever could. I wanna get the fuck out there and do something but I don't know where to go
Emerson Vinicius
Lyrics?