Nothing
The Blow Lyrics
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Are vacuumed in along these runways
In specks of iron from around the world
Drawn to the magnetism in this place
I've watched them land in the Heathrow haze
Through 'Nothing to Declare' into cars that speed away
I'm watching the aeroplanes comin' in
Waiting for a miracle
Wonderin' if I'll see you again
Wonder if I'll see you again
I understand how you had to leave
You said 'back soon' and I must believe
My feelings haven't changed since that fateful day
You left me grounded and you flew away
Over my house into the clouds
To foreign lands in the sunshine
I watch the seven forty sevens climb
Over my house into the clouds
To foreign lands in the sunshine
I wave bye bye, bye bye,
A hundred thousand hearts a day
Come gliding down but they don't explain
An empty seat on a sold out flight
A year ago on an empty night
I watched you down but you never came
Through 'Nothing to Declare' like a sign hangin' on my name
I'm watching the aeroplanes comin' in
Waiting for a miracle
Watching the aeroplanes
Wonderin' if I'll see you again
Over my house
My house
The Blow's song "Nothing" is about longing and watching for someone's return. The opening lines describe the constant influx of people who come and go through airport terminals, with the singer describing how hundreds of thousands of people pass through Heathrow every day. However, despite the many arrivals and departures, the singer is watching the planes come in, hoping for a miracle that the person they're waiting for will finally return. The chorus repeats this sentiment – the singer is left wondering whether they will see their loved one again.
The second verse of the song is about the night the person left. The singer understands why they had to go, but still feels grounded and left behind. They watch as the plane flies overhead, disappearing into the clouds and heading towards foreign lands. The chorus repeats, with the singer still waiting and wondering if they will ever be reunited.
The final verse of the song takes place a year later, with the singer watching the planes come in again. They remember the empty seat on a sold-out flight from a year ago and realize that the person they've been waiting for isn't coming back. Despite this, they still watch the planes come in and wave goodbye, perhaps holding onto a glimmer of hope.
Overall, "Nothing" is a poignant and bittersweet song about longing for someone who has left. The imagery of planes and airports is used effectively to convey the sense of distance and longing that the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
A hundred thousand hearts a day
Everyday, a multitude of people arrive at the airport.
Are vacuumed in along these runways
The airport serves as a source of attraction for people who are magnetically drawn to it.
In specks of iron from around the world
These people come from different parts of the world, as represented by the iron specks.
Drawn to the magnetism in this place
They are attracted to the pull that the airport has on them.
I've watched them land in the Heathrow haze
I've seen these people arrive at Heathrow airport, with the environment hazy due to various factors such as pollution.
Through 'Nothing to Declare' into cars that speed away
After passing through customs, they are escorted away in cars, indicating that they have nothing to declare and are not carrying any restricted items.
I'm watching the aeroplanes comin' in
I'm keeping an eye on the planes as they arrive at the airport.
Waiting for a miracle
I am hopeful that something magical will happen and I will find the person I am searching for.
Wonderin' if I'll see you again
I am uncertain if I will ever see the person I am searching for again.
I understand how you had to leave
I comprehend why you had to go away.
You said 'back soon' and I must believe
Although you promised to return soon, I am still waiting in hope for your return.
My feelings haven't changed since that fateful day
My emotions remain the same since the day you left, and I am still longing for your return.
You left me grounded and you flew away
You left me behind, and flew off to another destination.
Over my house into the clouds
You traveled across my place, towards the skies and into the clouds.
To foreign lands in the sunshine
You jetted off to foreign lands, with the sun shining upon you.
I watch the seven forty sevens climb
I observe the aircraft, including the Boeing 747, ascend into the air.
I wave bye bye, bye bye,
I bid you farewell.
Come gliding down but they don't explain
Even though they come in large numbers, they do not explain or reveal why you left me.
An empty seat on a sold out flight
There is a vacant seat on a fully booked flight, which may symbolize the emptiness and void of not having you by my side.
A year ago on an empty night
It has been a year since these events transpired.
I watched you down but you never came
I witnessed you leave, but you never returned.
Through 'Nothing to Declare' like a sign hangin' on my name
Just like a sign with my name hung up, you passed through customs with nothing to declare.
Watching the aeroplanes comin' in
I'm still viewing every plane that comes in, hoping that you will be on one of them.
Wonderin' if I'll see you again
I am filled with uncertainty as to whether I'll be able to see you again.
Over my house
The planes fly over my house.
My house
Home, where I am located.
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Written by: FRED JERKINS III, KENISHA PRATT, LASHAWN AMEEN DANIELS
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