Mishra, a straight edger and ex-Marxist, often incorporates political concerns in his songs veiled in terms of personal relationships (as in his only hit). After a troubled working relationship with EMI Records, Mishra was dropped from the label in 1997 and since then has gone back to working with indie labels like Parasol Records. His last album, 2000's Peek & Poke, received moderately enthusiastic reviews but sold pitifully compared to his major label work.
In 2005 White Town contributed the song "The PNAC Cabal" to the charity album "Voyces United for UNHCR" (Voyces United for UNHCR (disc 1)).
In October 2006 White Town released a new album, Don't Mention The War on Mishra's own label, Bzangy Records.
Going Nowhere Somehow
White Town Lyrics
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Do you know where you come from?
Seems like you've spent your life just
Searching, In the length of just one song
But you know you're going nowhere
Like so many of your age
This has gone on far too long now
Well you can turn the clock back
Pretend that you're still young and unaware.
But everyone that you lack
Weighs upon your mind, When she's not there
I don't want to break your heart,
I don't want to let you down
It's just that I always thought
Life would be more than just
Going nowhere somehow.
Now your friends are disappearing
They're getting scarcer day by day
You've only got yourself to blame for
That, You always wanted things that way
'cause it's easier being lonely
Than being let down again and again
When you're standing on edge of
Things, It means you never have to pretend.
Well you can turn the clock back
Pretend that you're still young and
Unaware. But everyone that you lack
Weighs upon your mind,
When she's not there
I don't want to break your heart
I don't want to let you down
It's just that I always thought
Life would be more than just
Going nowhere somehow.
The song "Going Nowhere Somehow" by White Town paints a picture of a person who has been searching for something meaningful in their life but hasn't found it. The song encourages this individual to take a moment to reflect on their past and present to gain perspective on their life's direction. The opening lines ask the listener to consider their past before diving into the chorus, which exposes the main theme of the song. In the chorus, the singer acknowledges the feeling of stagnation that may have come with age and how it's a difficult feeling to shake.
In the second verse, the song touches on the isolation and detachment that can come with the perpetuation of a lonely existence. The lyrics suggest that the root of this person's lack of meaningful relationships may be a fear of disappointment. This fear has caused them to keep people at arm's length, never fully allowing themselves to become vulnerable. The song ends with a message of support and understanding. The singer doesn't want to break the listener's heart or let them down, but they want them to know that life has the potential for more than just "going nowhere somehow."
Overall, "Going Nowhere Somehow" is a contemplative plea for listeners to assess their lives and take steps to pursue their aspirations. The song highlights the importance of genuine connections and the dangerous social path of emotional detachment brought on by the fear of disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look at where you're going
Reflect on your current path
Do you know where you come from?
Connect with your roots
Seems like you've spent your life just Searching, In the length of just one song
Your life feels fleeting because you're always searching for something
But you know you're going nowhere
You feel stagnant and unfulfilled
Like so many of your age
Others your age feel the same way
This has gone on far too long now
You've been feeling this way for a while
To be dismissed as another phase
Your feelings shouldn't be written off as a passing phase
Well you can turn the clock back
You can try to relive the past
Pretend that you're still young and unaware.
But pretending won't fix your underlying issues
But everyone that you lack
The things and people missing in your life
Weighs upon your mind,
Bothers you constantly
When she's not there
Especially when the one you love is absent
I don't want to break your heart,
I don't want to hurt you
I don't want to let you down
I don't want to disappoint you
It's just that I always thought
I had higher expectations for life
Life would be more than just
It's not just about going through the motions
Going nowhere somehow.
Feeling stuck and unfulfilled
Now your friends are disappearing
You're becoming more isolated
They're getting scarcer day by day
You're losing people you care about
You've only got yourself to blame for
Your choices have led you here
That, You always wanted things that way
You've pushed people away on purpose
cause it's easier being lonely
It's simpler to be alone than to risk being hurt
Than being let down again and again
Repeated disappointment is too much to handle
When you're standing on edge of Things
When you're at the brink of something
It means you never have to pretend.
You can be your genuine self
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JYOTI MISHRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sleepdriver
Masterpiece
Jyoti Mishra
Thank you!
Giggler
i searched white town your woman for an injection of old skool and Come across this album, WOW I’m so glad I did that search. So glad your still around White town ❤
Angad Singh
Seems like a good techno ringtone 😊