Something Outta Nothing
The Wolfe Brothers Lyrics
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But the tickets are free on this dirt road ride
And we sure as hell don′t have to wait in line to watch the sunset
Bare feet baby in the dance floor dust, K.C lights about to light it up
Yeah the way your looking's like a million bucks, it's a hell yes
We′ll make something outta nothing, take an old song and get it bumping
We′ll take a beer can and get to buzzing, take a crush, and turn it up into a love thing
Yeah we ain′t got much but we got us tonight
We'll make something out of nothing
(Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
Out here baby we can take it slow cos theres no bar tender calling out last call
We get high just getting real close cos anything, everything, anything goes
We′ll make something outta nothing, take an old song and get it bumping
We'll take a beer can and get to buzzing, take a crush, and turn it up into a love thing
We′ll take a moment and make a memory, come on baby are you with me?
Yeah we ain't got much but we got us tonight
We'll make something out of nothing
(Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
We′ll make something out of nothing
We′ll make something out of nothing
We'll make something outta nothing, take an old song and get it bumping
We′ll take a beer can and get to buzzing, take a crush, and turn it up into a love thing
We'll take a moment and make a memory, come on baby are you with me?
Yeah we ain′t got much but we got us tonight
We'll make something out of, we′ll make something outta nothing
(Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
The Wolfe Brothers's song Something Outta Nothing is about the power of creating something special out of very little. The singer may not have much money, but they have a free ticket to a fun evening on a dirt road, and that's all they need. The song celebrates the simple things in life and the importance of cherishing them. The chorus repeats the message of making something out of nothing, whether it's turning an old song into a lively jam or turning a crush into a love affair. The verses describe the laid-back atmosphere of the evening, where there are no last calls and everything goes, making it easy to get lost in the moment.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to live in the present and enjoy every moment for what it is. The singer tells their partner that they don't have much, but they have each other tonight, which is a powerful sentiment. The song invokes a sense of nostalgia and the idea of being carefree, represented by the image of dancing in bare feet on a dusty dance floor. The song encourages taking things slow and enjoying the simple pleasures of life rather than constantly seeking material possessions or extravagant experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the jingle in my pocket ain't as loud as I'd like
I don't have a lot of money on me.
But the tickets are free on this dirt road ride
The event we're going to is free and on a dirt road.
And we sure as hell don't have to wait in line to watch the sunset
We don't have to wait in line to enjoy watching the sunset.
Bare feet baby in the dance floor dust, K.C lights about to light it up
We're dancing with our bare feet in the dusty area, while the lights of the city are starting to light up.
Yeah the way your looking's like a million bucks, it's a hell yes
You look amazing, and I'm definitely into you.
We'll make something outta nothing, take an old song and get it bumping
We can turn anything into something fun, even an old song.
We'll take a beer can and get to buzzing, take a crush, and turn it up into a love thing
We can turn any ordinary experience into something romantic and special.
We'll take a moment and make a memory, come on baby are you with me?
Let's cherish this moment and make it a memory, are you on board?
Yeah we ain't got much but we got us tonight
We may not have a lot, but we have each other tonight.
Out here baby we can take it slow cos theres no bar tender calling out last call
We can relax and take our time since there's no bartender calling out last call.
We get high just getting real close cos anything, everything, anything goes
We can get high just from being close to each other, and anything can happen.
We'll make something out of, we′ll make something outta nothing
We're confident that we can have fun and enjoy ourselves with what we have.
Writer(s): Nick Wolfe, Philip Barton, Brodie Rainbird, Tom Wolfe
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