The Altons, all from Los Angeles with roots all over space and time, don't shy away from the experience of growing up at a cultural crossroads in fact, they welcome it- both in their sound at at their live shows. In The Meantime is an album made with love for where they came from and a bold step forward for the new generation coming out of Southeast Los Angeles.
Going Nowhere
The Altons Lyrics
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We gotta get it somewhere
You know your life is wasting away?
We all gotta die sometime
How'd you get way past the summer?
Who knows, some way some how
Are you gonna call me when it′s over?
Who knows, some way some how
Please don't take my stash
Leave it alone
Please don't take my stash
Leave it alone
It′s time
We are leaving
Going nowhere
Tell me why I′m losing my mind
We are leaving
Going nowhere
Taking it just one step at a time
Tryin' to get joy from the bottle?
We gotta get it somewhere
You know your life is wasting away?
We all gotta die sometime
Please don′t take my stash
Leave it alone
Please don't take my stash
Leave it alone
It′s time
You are leaving?
Tell me why I'm losing my mind
Going nowhere
Taking it one at a time
You are leaving?
Tell me why I′m losing my mind
The Altons's "Going Nowhere" is a song that explores the themes of addiction, mortality, and emotional detachment. The first verse starts with the question "Tryin' to get joy from the bottle? We gotta get it somewhere". This line suggests that the singer is struggling with alcoholism or addiction and searching for happiness through unhealthy means. The next line "You know your life is wasting away? We all gotta die sometime" suggests that the singer is aware of the consequences of their actions but still struggles with the addiction.
In the chorus, the lyrics "Please don't take my stash, leave it alone" suggest that the singer is pleading with someone not to take away their coping mechanism, i.e. the bottle or drugs. The song then moves on to explore more profound existential themes of life, death, and purpose. The line "Tell me why I'm losing my mind" indicates that the singer is grappling with questions of mental and emotional distress, perhaps due to their addictive tendencies.
In the second chorus, when the lyrics say "It's time, we are leaving, going nowhere, taking it just one step at a time," the singer seems to be acknowledging that their addiction is leading them down a path of aimlessness and self-destruction. In conclusion, "Going Nowhere" is a reflection on the complex emotions and struggles that come with addiction and existential crises.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryin′ to get joy from the bottle?
Are you trying to find happiness through alcohol?
We gotta get it somewhere
We all seek happiness in different ways.
You know your life is wasting away?
Do you realize that your life is slipping away from you?
We all gotta die sometime
Death is an inevitable part of life for everyone.
How'd you get way past the summer?
How did time fly by so quickly?
Who knows, some way some how
It's hard to say for sure.
Are you gonna call me when it's over?
Will you keep in touch with me after everything is said and done?
Please don't take my stash
Please don't take my source of comfort or escape.
Leave it alone
Don't mess with it or take it away from me.
It's time
It's time for us to move on or make a change.
We are leaving
We are departing or moving on from our current situation.
Going nowhere
Despite our efforts, we are not really progressing or moving forward.
Tell me why I'm losing my mind
Help me understand why I feel like I'm going crazy or losing control.
Taking it just one step at a time
We are approaching this one small step at a time.
You are leaving?
Are you also leaving or moving on?
Tell me why I'm losing my mind
I need to understand why I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
Writer(s): Jonathan Jimenez, Carlos Canovas, Bryan Ponce, Joseph Quinones, Adriana Flores, Gabriel Maldonado
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carlos Davila
Man, Duran Jones & the Indications, With Strangers, Joey Quinones, and now The Altons. My jaw drops anytime a song starts that I love which is most, please keep it up.
jovin webb
Pro Loso just wait bro! You’ll see me soon hopefully! Went to high school and middle school with Durand! He put me on out here
The Recordium
let me know what you think of their opener. (Rudy de Anda) we just recorded them today!
Smiley Lady T
Also Brainstory 😉
Raphael Pereyra
Ufffff :0
Acaso quieren que el mundo explote
CIB 1022
Carlos Davila —AGREED I SECOND THAT!!!
Sugar Perez
Anyone who's going through a dark time, don't give up . There IS light on the other side 💪☀️
Pedro Nascimento
Really, this gives me chills, absolutely stunning band. Love how Adriana smiles as she see Brian enjoying himself on the guitar at 4:37
G Badger
Man I’m really digging this band. There intros start you one way and slowly” bam” they take you to another tune. Awesome !!!
Sebastian Aldrete
This band just get's better every time I hear them! "please don't take my,,,, leave it alone"