Nowhere Man
The Coverbeats Lyrics
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Sitting in his nowhere land
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
Doesn't have a point of view
Knows not where he's going to
Isn't he a bit like you and me?
You don't know what you're missing
Nowhere Man, the world is at your command
He's as blind as he can be
Just sees what he wants to see
Nowhere Man can you see me at all?
Nowhere Man, don't worry
Take your time, don't hurry
Leave it all till somebody else lends you a hand
Doesn't have a point of view
Knows not where he's going to
Isn't he a bit like you and me?
Nowhere Man, please listen
You don't know what you're missing
Nowhere Man, the world is at your command
He's a real Nowhere Man
Sitting in his nowhere land
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
The Coverbeats's song "Nowhere Man" is a commentary on individuality and the fear of conforming to societal norms. The lyrics describe a man who is lost and directionless, living in a metaphorical "nowhere land" and making plans that will likely never come to fruition since nobody is interested in them. The singer compares this man to the listener, suggesting that they, too, may be struggling to find their place in the world.
The chorus urges the "nowhere man" to wake up and take advantage of the opportunities available to him. The singer reminds him that he is in control of his life and that he has the power to make a difference. However, the final verse suggests that the path to finding one's place in the world is not always clear, and that sometimes it takes the help of others to get there.
This song taps into the universal experience of feeling lost, unsure, and invisible in a fast-paced, unyielding world. It encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make a difference, even if the journey to get there is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a real nowhere man
He's a person who doesn't have any sense of direction or purpose
Sitting in his nowhere land
He's in a place that doesn't provide him with any inspiration or motivation
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
He's not committed to any goals or aspirations and doesn't care about anyone else's plans either
Doesn't have a point of view
He doesn't have a strong opinion on anything and therefore lacks the ability to make decisions
Knows not where he's going to
He doesn't know what he wants to achieve or where he wants to be in the future
Isn't he a bit like you and me?
He represents a common existential crisis where people struggle to find meaning in their lives
Nowhere Man, please listen
The singer is attempting to engage with the individual to try and help him find his way
You don't know what you're missing
The singer thinks that the person is not aware of the opportunities that life has to offer
Nowhere Man, the world is at your command
The world is an open canvas and he can achieve anything if he puts his mind to it
He's as blind as he can be
The person is not aware of the potential of his own life and what he can achieve
Just sees what he wants to see
He is only able to see what he wants to believe and ignores anything that does not fit in with his current outlook
Nowhere Man can you see me at all?
The singer is trying to get the individual to recognize the people who are around him and how they can help
Nowhere Man, don't worry
The singer is trying to console the individual and reassure him that things will get better
Take your time, don't hurry
There is no need to rush into anything and it's important to take the time to reflect and make the right decisions
Leave it all till somebody else lends you a hand
It's okay to rely on others for support and help to achieve your goals
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
The person is not taking any action to improve himself or anyone else's situation
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
The person is not taking any action to improve himself or anyone else's situation
Making all his nowhere plans for nobody
The person is not taking any action to improve himself or anyone else's situation
Writer(s): J. Lennon, P. Mccartney
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.