Nebraska
moe. Lyrics
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At the dinner table come to me
I said goodbye my friend my exit's here,
The road's so long, a million miles or so,
Too much for me I got to go,
My navigator's here.
They say it's nice this time of year,
They say it's nice this time of year on Jupiter,
Except for the meteors (if you don't mind the meteors)
And Nebraska's so flat that I don't care,
I'll never use this map, have I made it clear
I don't know jack but I'll stay sincere,
Whoa-oh my navigator's here
Super thick chunks of broken light in the Milky Way
You never know if they're burning bright
In Anchorage the sun's up about half the night,
Half the day and most of the time
The sun burns bright all the time
Then the winter comes
And they say it's nice this time of year,
They say it's nice this time of year,
They say it's nice this time of year in Anchorage,
Except for the Polar bears (if you don't mind the frozen bears)
And Nebraska's so flat that I don't care
I'll never use this map, have I made it clear
I don't know jack but I'll stay sincere
Whoa-oh my navigator's here
They say it's nice this time of year,
They say it's nice this time of year,
They say it's nice this time of year on Jupiter
Except for the meteors (if you don't mind the meteors)
And Nebraska's so flat that I don't care
I'll never use this map, have I made it clear
I don't know jack but I'll stay sincere
Whoa-oh my navigator's here
And Nebraska's so flat that I don't care
I'll never use this map, have I made it clear
I don't know jack but I'll stay sincere
Whoa-oh my navigator's here
They say it's nice this time of year on Jupiter
The song "Nebraska" by moe. is a reflection on the complexities and uncertainties of life. The lyrics use various settings and situations to convey the feeling of being lost or stuck in life, and the desire to move on to something better. The lines "Super thick chunks of a broken life and reality / At the dinner table come to me" suggest that the singer feels overwhelmed by the challenges of their current situation. They then say goodbye to a friend and express a desire to leave, but acknowledge that the road ahead is long and difficult. The repetition of "my navigator's here" throughout the song implies that the singer is relying on someone or something to guide them through life's uncertainties.
The mention of different places, such as Jupiter and Anchorage, highlight the theme of searching for something better. However, even in these seemingly ideal locations, there are drawbacks such as meteors or polar bears. The specific mention of Nebraska being "so flat" alludes to a lack of excitement or novelty, and reinforces the idea that the singer is looking for something more interesting or fulfilling.
Overall, "Nebraska" is a song about the desire for change and the uncertainty that comes with it. The lyrics use vivid imagery to depict different settings and situations, while the repetition of certain phrases and themes add depth and coherence to the song's meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Super thick chunks of a broken life and reality
The singer reflects on their life and how it has been plagued with difficulty and confusion.
At the dinner table come to me
The singer is seeking solace through conversation, likely with friends or family.
I said goodbye my friend my exit's here,
The singer is leaving a place, perhaps abruptly, and is saying farewell to someone they care about.
The road's so long, a million miles or so,
The journey ahead is daunting and will take a very long time to complete.
Too much for me I got to go,
The artist is overwhelmed and cannot handle the task at hand.
My navigator's here.
The singer has someone who will guide them through the difficult journey, either literally or metaphorically.
They say it's nice this time of year,
There are positive aspects to the destination the singer is headed to.
They say it's nice this time of year on Jupiter,
The artist is likely being sarcastic in referencing an obviously uninhabitable planet; there is nothing to admire about where they are going.
Except for the meteors (if you don't mind the meteors)
The one positive aspect of Jupiter is negated by the danger it poses, an example of negative consequences outweighing any benefits.
And Nebraska's so flat that I don't care,
The artist is apathetic towards their destination, as it is very boring and uneventful.
I'll never use this map, have I made it clear
The singer is confident in their navigator and believes they will not need to rely on a map for guidance.
I don't know jack but I'll stay sincere,
The artist is honest about their lack of knowledge or expertise, but will remain true and committed to who they are as a person.
Whoa-oh my navigator's here
The singer is reassured by the presence of their navigator, who they believe will lead them safely to their destination.
Super thick chunks of broken light in the Milky Way
The singer is reflecting on the beauty of the galaxy, although its splendor is marred by the reality of broken and faulty stars.
You never know if they're burning bright
Stars may appear to shine brightly, but the singer recognizes that in reality they may be broken and less luminous.
In Anchorage the sun's up about half the night,
The artist is referencing the long periods of daylight that occur in some parts of Alaska during the summer months.
Half the day and most of the time
The majority of the day is sun-filled, with only a brief period of darkness.
The sun burns bright all the time
During the summer in Anchorage, the sun shines brilliantly for almost the entire day and night.
Then the winter comes
The singer is alluding to the bleakness and darkness that comes with winter in places like Alaska.
Except for the Polar bears (if you don't mind the frozen bears)
Once again, the positive aspects of a location are negated by the harshness and difficulty of that same place.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL SCHNIER, CHUCK GARVEY, ROB DERHAK
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