Nothingtown
The Offspring Lyrics


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Let's make this complicated
Thinking is overrated
We're busting out
Of this shitty little town

Green grass and colored lenses
Tear down these picket fences
Burn in our beds
While the city lies sleeping

Why oh why?
Are we starting up and going down?
My oh my
Just the two of us in Nothingtown
Our superhero play
We'll leave this town today
Hold on tighter
With my lighter
Shining through

These city streets are burning
Rose red your wheels are turning
Make me believe
Someday we could really leave

Blindfold a new direction
Stop asking better questions
Don't figure out
That we're never getting out

Why oh why?
Are we starting up and going down?
My oh my
Just the two of us in Nothingtown
Our superhero play
We'll leave this town today
And I'll row it if you steer it
I'll yell until you hear it
Hold on tighter
With my lighter
Shining through

Why oh why?
Are we starting up and going down?
My oh my
Just the two of us in Nothingtown
Our superhero play
Our dreams get in the way
And I'll row it if you steer it
I'll yell until you hear it
Hold on tighter
With my lighter
Shining through

Still stuck in Nothingtown




Still stuck in Nothingtown
Come on let's go

Overall Meaning

The Offspring's song Nothingtown is all about feeling stuck in a small, boring town and dreaming of breaking free from it to chase excitement and adventure. The first verse highlights the desire to make things more complicated and break free from the mundane, emphasizing that thinking too much can hold us back from taking action. The second verse speaks to the rebellion against the suburban, materialistic lifestyle that is represented by picket fences, and the desire to burn everything down while the rest of the town sleeps. The chorus repeats the question of why the two protagonists are stuck in nothingtown, and emphasizes the desire to leave and make something of their lives. The line "our dreams get in the way" suggests that despite their desire to escape and make a change, their own fear or lack of faith in themselves may be holding them back.


The bridge of the song offers a glimmer of hope, painting a picture of a brighter future where the two protagonists can leave their old lives behind and begin anew. However, the repetition of "still stuck in Nothingtown" at the end of the song suggests that they haven't quite made it out yet, despite their efforts.


Overall, Nothingtown is a song about the struggle to break free from a small, stagnant town and chase one's dreams, while confronting the fear and doubt that can hold one back.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's make this complicated
Let's add some excitement to our mundane lives


Thinking is overrated
We don't need to overthink things to make a change


We're busting out
We're leaving this small town for something better


Of this shitty little town
This town is not worth staying in


Green grass and colored lenses
Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses


Tear down these picket fences
Breaking down barriers to find freedom


Burn in our beds
Dreaming and planning for change while others are asleep


While the city lies sleeping
Taking action when others are not


Why oh why?
Questioning why we are still in this town


Are we starting up and going down?
Wondering if we are making progress or regressing


My oh my
Expressing surprise or shock


Just the two of us in Nothingtown
Only relying on each other to make a change in this small town


Our superhero play
Our ambitious plan to escape from Nothingtown


We'll leave this town today
Making a promise to leave as soon as possible


Hold on tighter with my lighter shining through
Staying hopeful and motivated even when things get tough


These city streets are burning
Feeling a sense of urgency and desire to leave


Rose red your wheels are turning
Driving towards our dreams with passion and determination


Make me believe
Encouraging others to have faith in our plan


Someday we could really leave
Believing that our efforts will one day pay off


Blindfold a new direction
Exploring new paths without fear or hesitation


Stop asking better questions
Stop questioning if there's a better way and start taking action


Don't figure out that we're never getting out
Ignoring the possibility of failure and staying optimistic


Our dreams get in the way
Our ambitious plans may hinder our progress


And I'll row it if you steer it
We'll work together to make our escape a reality


I'll yell until you hear it
Encouraging each other to keep going even when it gets tough


Still stuck in Nothingtown
Acknowledging our current situation


Come on let's go.
Pushing each other to make our escape as soon as possible




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN HOLLAND

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