Nothing To Find
The War on Drugs Lyrics


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Oh, I'm rising from within
I see it every morning
Tell you where the rhythm ends

"Is it cold tonight my love?"
I whisper through the screen
And there is nothing I can say or do in between
Oh, it always changes, I don't understand
I keep moving through the edge of now
Here comes a feeling I can't stop
emotionless and bored

Oh, you said

You played my brother like fire
You walked him through the rain
There was nothing but cold ?
But the feeling that I get
The warmth of your embrace
There is nothing I can do if I am going away

It was all so innocent
You could feel my loving arms
Then I saw you in the morning light
You were standing in my door
emotionless and bored
oh oh yeah

All my waiting was in vain
I walked alone in pain
Through the early morning rain
Feel the warmth of my embrace
Tore me underneath the shadows
Once before I get erased

But my love is on the line
I pushed it through the pack
I kept sliding out of time
Now our moon is on the rise
There is always something bigger
Leaning on the other side, yeah

But you wanted me
On the wrong path
I've been hanging on the other side
Keep on pushing back

We belong here
I'll take all I can get




I've been hanging on the other side
I keep pushing back

Overall Meaning

The War on Drugs's song "Nothing To Find" is a deeply emotional and introspective track that explores the intricacies of relationships and the fleeting nature of human emotion. The song begins with the lines "Oh, I'm rising from within, I see it every morning, tell you where the rhythm ends," which suggests a sense of personal growth or enlightenment. The singer feels a sense of detachment from their partner, as evidenced by the line, "And there is nothing I can say or do in between." The chorus is especially poignant, with its echoing refrain of "emotionless and bored," highlighting the frustration and disconnection felt by the singer. Despite this, there are moments of warmth and tenderness, such as the lines, "The warmth of your embrace, there is nothing I can do if I am going away."


Throughout the verse and chorus, the song also touches upon the idea of change and how it can be difficult to adapt to. The line, "Oh, it always changes I don't understand, I keep moving through the edge of now," suggests a sense of disorientation and uncertainty in the face of change. This central theme of change is underscored by the chorus, which repeats the phrase "here comes a feeling I can't stop," emphasizing the idea of being swept up by events outside of your control.


Overall, "Nothing To Find" is a deeply reflective and emotionally charged song that speaks to the universal experiences of love, loss, and personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I'm rising from within
I am feeling a sense of personal growth and change, emerging from within myself.


I see it every morning
This transformation is something I am acutely aware of and it is a consistent part of my daily routine.


Tell you where the rhythm ends
I will share with you the point at which things change, or come to a halt, in my life.


"Is it cold tonight my love?"
I am reaching out to my love, concerned for their well-being and wondering if they are comfortable and safe.


I whisper through the screen
I am communicating with my love remotely, perhaps through a phone or computer screen, and trying to maintain a sense of close connection despite the physical distance between us.


And there is nothing I can say or do in between
Despite my best efforts to connect and help, I am unable to bridge the gap between us or offer any meaningful solution to their problems.


Oh, it always changes, I don't understand
Life is unpredictable and constantly evolving, and I struggle to comprehend or keep up with its many changes.


I keep moving through the edge of now
I am constantly in motion, moving forward through the ever-changing present moment and leaving the past behind.


Here comes a feeling I can't stop
Despite my efforts to control my emotions, I am overwhelmed by a powerful and intense feeling I cannot ignore or suppress.


emotionless and bored
At times, I experience a sense of detachment and lack of interest in the world around me.


You played my brother like fire
Someone has hurt and manipulated my brother, causing him pain and possibly even leading him astray.


You walked him through the rain
This person led my brother through a difficult and trying time in his life.


There was nothing but cold ?
My brother may have been left feeling isolated and alone, without any source of warmth or support from this person.


But the feeling that I get
Despite the negative situation involving my brother, I cannot help how I feel about this person and the warmth and affection I still have for them.


The warmth of your embrace
I crave the emotional and physical closeness of this person's embrace, despite everything that has transpired between us.


There is nothing I can do if I am going away
If I am left with no choice but to depart or distance myself from this person, there is nothing more that can be done to address our complex relationship.


It was all so innocent
At some point in the past, my relationship with this person was simple and uncomplicated, free from the pain and confusion that has since arisen.


You could feel my loving arms
I was once able to express my affection and physical presence in a way that felt nurturing and comforting to this person.


Then I saw you in the morning light
This person's true nature or behavior was revealed to me in a clear and undeniable way that felt jarring or unexpected.


You were standing in my door
This person was present in my physical space, perhaps in a way that felt intrusive or uncomfortable.


All my waiting was in vain
Despite my efforts to wait patiently for something or someone, my expectations have gone unmet and my wait has been fruitless.


I walked alone in pain
I have experienced difficult and trying times and have felt entirely alone in coping with them.


Through the early morning rain
Despite the challenges and obstacles I have faced, I continue to move forward and persevere through difficult circumstances.


Feel the warmth of my embrace
I offer a source of support and comfort to others, even when I am in pain myself.


Tore me underneath the shadows
Difficult circumstances have caused me to feel trapped or burdened in ways that are not immediately visible or discernible to others.


Once before I get erased
Before I am forgotten or overlooked entirely, I am attempting to make my presence known and make meaningful connections.


But my love is on the line
My feelings and emotions are at stake in a given situation or relationship.


I pushed it through the pack
I have persevered and fought to maintain the strength of my emotions and the love I feel for others, even in difficult circumstances.


I kept sliding out of time
Despite my efforts to remain present and engaged in my current circumstances, I feel as though time is slipping away from me or I am losing touch with reality.


Now our moon is on the rise
A new period of growth or change is beginning, and we are experiencing a sense of momentum and expansion.


There is always something bigger
No matter what we accomplish or achieve, there is always something more significant or meaningful on the horizon.


Leaning on the other side, yeah
We are looking forward to and leaning into the next phase or step of our journey, with a sense of optimism and excitement.


But you wanted me
Despite everything that has transpired, this person still desires my presence and affection.


On the wrong path
This person may not have understood or respected the choices I have made or the direction I am trying to take in my life.


I've been hanging on the other side
I have been trying to make progress or move forward in my life, despite significant obstacles or challenges that may have held me back.


Keep on pushing back
Despite the challenges I face or the opposition I may encounter, I will continue to persevere and fight for what I believe in.


We belong here
Despite any setbacks or difficulties we may have faced, we have a sense of purpose and belonging in the world.


I'll take all I can get
I am willing to accept and appreciate whatever opportunities or blessings may come my way, and make the most of them.


I've been hanging on the other side
Despite significant challenges or obstacles, I continue to strive for personal growth and progress in my life.


I keep pushing back
I refuse to be consumed or defeated by adversity, and will continue to fight, persevere, and push forward.




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Written by: Adam Granofsky

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J

I want to share this band with somebody but nobody in my life listens to the same type of music that I do so I'm alone in this experience. Much love to you all. Thank you for your excellent taste in music and for existing. 💕

Roki MowntinHi

I'm here! I like it and understand what you mean. They think it's boring -- I find it fascinating and heart-expanding! Peace 🙂

Zelah T

J, look up The Waterboys, it's an Irish band from the 80's. The band here had to have been influenced by them! :)

TWOD1980

A lot of us fans feel this way, its why we spend so long here haha

Willie_Layer

J, couldn't have said it better. Only us guys born in the 60s know what music truly is and how it should be.

ansumana barrow

I
Doo so much hhhh
Mel

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h0nkyt0nk100

Ok, (I am almost 69, and just heard this band for 1st time tonight on Austin City Limits). Their sound woke me out of a sleep and inspired me to look up who this was. So sorry I’ve missed 13 years of brilliant indie rock, but happy to be enthusiastically on the bus now. This album is thrillingly good.

FREDDIEROCKSS

Me too....in the old category, that is, 68. And I love these guys too! Saw them last yr. Nice show. I can't rave about their live show b/c I'm a huge Queen fan (also late to discover them - a few yrs back) so, Freddie BLEW ME AWAY & I realized the diff between entertainment and a show. Freddie was the God of entertainment! Best performer Ever!
But I do love TWOD & would see them again, just b/c of their music. Love this song! Also, Buenos Aires Beach (the Bonnaroo version!), Holding On, and Baby Missiles are great!

Jon cavanaugh

Yup me too. Gladly back on the bus! And damn seems to be one hell of a long wait

Audrey Wigchers

I am 52 and just discovered this band too :) I'm so happy that I get to see them live on December 8th. And happy for you too that you found them :)

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