Nothing Came Out
The Moldy Peaches Lyrics


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Just because I don't say anything
Doesn't mean I don't like you.
I open my mouth and I try and i try
But no words come out.

Without 40 ounces of social skills
I'm just an ass in the crack of humanity.
I'm just a huge manitee.
A huge manitee.

And besides you're probably holding hands
With some skinny, pretty girl that likes to
Talk about bands, and
All I wanna do is ride bikes with you
And stay up late and watch cartoons.

Duck Tales, shirt tails, Talespin, Sailor Moon, GI Joe, Robotech, Ron Jeremy, Schmoo.

I wanna watch cartons with you.
Josie and the Pussycats and Scooby Do,
I want you to watch cartoons with me.
He-man, Voltron and Hong-Kong-Fui

I tried to ask you to your face,
But no words came out.
I put on my hood and walked away.
That doosn't mean I don't like you.

And besides you're probably holding hands
With some skinny, pretty girl that likes to
Talk about bands, and
All I wanna do is ride bikes with you
And stay up late and maybe spoon.

Just becase I dont say anything
Doesn't mean I dont like you, no.
I opened my mouth and i tried and i tried.

And besides you're probably holding hands
With some skiny, pretty girl that likes to
Talk about bands and
All I wanna do is ride bikes with you
And stay up late and maybe spoon.





I'm just your average Thundercats ho.

Overall Meaning

The Moldy Peaches's song Nothing Came Out tells the story of a person who is struggling to express their feelings towards someone they like. The person implies that just because they don't say anything doesn't mean they don't like the other person. The opening lines of the song suggest that the person has trouble speaking up even when they try. They may lack the confidence or the words to express their feelings. The line, "Without 40 ounces of social skills, I'm just an ass in the crack of humanity," reinforces the idea that the person may struggle with social interactions and may feel like an outsider or awkward.


The person also seems to envy the other person's relationship with someone else. They imagine the other person with a "skinny, pretty girl" who likes to talk about bands. Meanwhile, the person just wants to "ride bikes with you and stay up late and watch cartoons." The line, "Just because I don't say anything doesn't mean I don't like you," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the person's struggle to express their feelings.


The song references several cartoons from the 80s and 90s, including Duck Tales, Sailor Moon, GI Joe, and He-man. These references suggest that the person may be nostalgic for their childhood or wants to share their love of these cartoons with the other person. The song ends with the line, "I'm just your average Thundercats ho," which reinforces the idea that the person may feel like an outsider or someone who doesn't fit in.


Line by Line Meaning

Just because I don't say anything
Just because I'm quiet, it doesn't mean I don't like you.


Doesn't mean I don't like you.
My silence doesn't indicate dislike for you.


I open my mouth and I try and i try
Despite my efforts to communicate, I still can't express myself.


But no words come out.
I'm unable to express my thoughts and feelings in words.


Without 40 ounces of social skills
In social situations, I lack the necessary skills and can come across as inept.


I'm just an ass in the crack of humanity.
I feel like a social outcast.


I'm just a huge manitee.
I feel like a huge, lumbering creature.


And besides you're probably holding hands
I get the feeling that you're seeing someone else.


With some skinny, pretty girl that likes to
She's probably skinny, attractive, and shares your interests.


Talk about bands, and
They bond over music, something I'm not good at.


All I wanna do is ride bikes with you
I want to spend time with you, doing something simple and fun.


And stay up late and watch cartoons.
I want to stay up late, watching childhood cartoons, and enjoying each other's company.


Duck Tales, shirt tails, Talespin, Sailor Moon, GI Joe, Robotech, Ron Jeremy, Schmoo.
I have a list of cartoons I'd like to watch with you, ranging from classics to new favorites.


I wanna watch cartoons with you.
Watching cartoons is a simple way to bond and enjoy each other's company.


Josie and the Pussycats and Scooby Do,
There are specific cartoons I have in mind that I'd like to watch with you.


I want you to watch cartoons with me.
Watching cartoons is a fun activity that I want to share with you.


He-man, Voltron and Hong-Kong-Fui
There are more cartoons I'd like to watch with you, ranging from action to comedy.


I tried to ask you to your face,
I tried to bring this up with you directly.


But no words came out.
Unfortunately, I still couldn't express myself in words.


I put on my hood and walked away.
I felt embarrassed and unsure of how to proceed, so I left the situation.


That doosn't mean I don't like you.
My inability to communicate doesn't change my feelings for you.


And besides you're probably holding hands
I'm still worried that you're seeing someone else.


With some skinny, pretty girl that likes to
She's still someone who's attractive and shares your interests.


Talk about bands and
Music is still something they bond over, but I know there's more to a relationship than that.


All I wanna do is ride bikes with you
I still want to spend time with you, doing something fun and simple together.


And stay up late and maybe spoon.
I'm still hoping we can enjoy each other's company, staying up late, and cuddling.


Just becase I dont say anything
Once again, my silence doesn't mean I don't like you.


Doesn't mean I dont like you, no.
I still have feelings for you, regardless of my inability to communicate them effectively.


I opened my mouth and i tried and i tried.
Even though I've struggled to speak my mind, I've tried my best to express myself.


I'm just your average Thundercats ho.
I may not be the coolest person, but I still have interests and hobbies like everyone else.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KIMYA DAWSON, ADAM GREEN

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