Nobody 101
The Nixons Lyrics
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You couldn't put your finger on it
Who I was from where I came to you I'm just another name
Show me upstairs to the place you said this really would mean nothing
There must have been a hundred through these doors
And boy you're just one more
For now I'll stay though I probably should run
Till you're standing right in front of me
Just like you know I'd want you to be
And you're smiling like that, don't smile like that
Don't smile like that
She said anything is possible
Thank you may I have another
Looks perfect in this light
At least for one night
Show me to the place inside there should be something I'm sure
Must have been a hundred through these doors
What makes you think you're anything more
Couldn't be more blind if you were staring at the sun
I guess this makes me nobody 101
And you're standing right in front of me
Just like you knew I'd want you to be
And you're smiling like that, don't smile like that
Don't smile like that
And you're standing right in front of me
Just like you knew I'd want you to be
And you're smiling like that, don't smile like that
Don't smile like that
You know it kills me every time you smile
You're smiling like that, don't smile like that
Don't smile like that
The Nixons's song "Nobody 101" is about feeling like just another person in a sea of many, and the frustration that comes with being unremarkable to someone you care for. The verses depict the singer going to a place with someone who cannot remember who they are or where they come from, and being told that they are just one of many who have come before. Despite feeling like they should run away, they stay because of their feelings for this person, and end up feeling like they are nothing special. The chorus highlights this feeling of insignificance, as the singer realizes they are just "nobody 101" to this person. The bridge brings in a third person who is more interested in appearances than anything else and is content to simply enjoy the moment for what it is.
The repeated phrase "And you're smiling like that, don't smile like that, don't smile like that" suggests that the singer is frustrated by the power that this person's smile has over them, as it makes them feel weaker and more vulnerable. There is a sense of longing to be seen and appreciated for who they are by this person, but at the same time, a resignation that it may never happen.
Overall, "Nobody 101" is a melancholic song that captures the feeling of being overlooked and unimportant to someone who matters to you. It is a relatable sentiment, and the Nixons convey it well through their lyrics and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Stood before you still you said
Even though I was right in front of you, you claimed to not know who I was
You couldn't put your finger on it
You couldn't identify or understand me
Who I was from where I came to you I'm just another name
To you, my identity and origins are insignificant and I am just another person
Show me upstairs to the place you said this really would mean nothing
Take me to the location you mentioned, but I'm aware this won't have any significance
There must have been a hundred through these doors
Many people have been to this place before me
And boy you're just one more
I am just another person in a long line of visitors
For now I'll stay though I probably should run
Despite my instincts telling me to leave, I will stay here for the time being
I guess this makes me nobody 101
I feel like just another nobody in this place
Till you're standing right in front of me
I am waiting for you to be physically present
Just like you know I'd want you to be
I am anticipating your arrival in a way that suggests you already know exactly what I desire
And you're smiling like that, don't smile like that
Your smile is causing me pain and discomfort
She said anything is possible
Someone commented that all things are achievable
Thank you may I have another
I am asking for another reward or benefit
Looks perfect in this light
Under current circumstances, everything seems ideal
At least for one night
This feeling and scenario may only last temporarily
What makes you think you're anything more
I am questioning what makes you believe you are any different or special than anyone else
Couldn't be more blind if you were staring at the sun
I am incredibly unaware or ignorant and cannot even see clearly when it's obvious
And you're standing right in front of me
You are physically present and close to me
Just like you knew I'd want you to be
It appears as though you anticipated my wishes and desires
You know it kills me every time you smile
Your smile causes me great emotional pain and distress
You're smiling like that, don't smile like that
Please refrain from smiling in a way that distresses me
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@KollisionBR
Best song in the whole album!
@kikenhood7609
freaking amazing! when is the new album coming ???
@C2razzy
this is from their 3rd album in 2000. I think they are going to do a new one maybe? I honestly would love to know because I have not heard anything about it