"I don't want to get signed. I don't do this for money, and I didn't do this with the intention to get big. I just want to have fun, and I'd like to keep it that way" - Nicholas Joseph
Kodak Moment
nickasaur! Lyrics
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But your pipes are clogged with ignorance
I'm obviously not a plumber
But what else is new?
You're taking me for granted
I tried to hold on,
But you lost your grip.
But you let it slip...
Away,
Into the history books
This is your Kodak moment,
So get a good last look
You can't disagree
With the hands of time
Things start to age
And they lose their shine
You put me on your shelf
Like a collection is a must
For you,
Too bad another one bites the dust
I tried to hold on,
But you lost your grip.
Life goes on,
But you let it slip...
Away,
Into the history books
This is your Kodak moment,
So get a good last look
Hold on (I tried to hold on,)
Life goes on (But you lost your grip.)
Hold on (Life goes on)
Life goes on (And you let it slip)
Hold on (Away,)
Life goes on (Into the history books)
Hold on (This is your Kodak moment)
Life goes on (So get a good last look)
The lyrics of Nickasaur!'s song "Kodak Moment" convey a sense of disappointment and resignation towards a relationship that has ended. The singer had promised their partner that everything would be alright, but the other person's ignorance and lack of effort (as exemplified by the metaphor of clogged pipes) caused the relationship to fail. The singer acknowledges that they are not a plumber, indicating that the burden of maintaining the relationship was not theirs alone. The lines "you're taking me for granted" and "too bad another one bites the dust" further emphasize the one-sided nature of the relationship and the singer's feelings of being expendable.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of the phrases "I tried to hold on" and "life goes on," captures the sense of both the singer's determination to salvage the relationship and the inevitability of it falling apart. The line "this is your Kodak moment, so get a good last look" functions as a warning for the other person to pay attention to what they are losing, while also acknowledging that the moment has already passed.
Overall, the lyrics of "Kodak Moment" reveal a sense of sadness and frustration towards a relationship that did not work out due to a lack of effort and attention from one party. The song's title, referencing the once-ubiquitous camera brand, further emphasizes the idea of capturing a fleeting moment that can never be fully recaptured.
Line by Line Meaning
I promised you everything would be alright
I made a commitment to you that everything will work out perfectly.
But your pipes are clogged with ignorance
However, your mindset is blocked with a lack of knowledge or understanding.
I'm obviously not a plumber
It is clear that I cannot fix your issues since I am not experienced in this field.
But what else is new?
This is not a new scenario, as you frequently need help, but I cannot provide it.
You're taking me for granted
You are not valuing my assistance or presence and expecting it to be always available.
I tried to hold on,
I attempted to stay with you and assist you
But you lost your grip.
You were unable to maintain your hold, and you let go.
Life goes on,
Despite the situation, time keeps moving forward.
But you let it slip...
You didn't manage to keep it together, and it slipped away.
Away,
It went away from us and could not be salvaged.
Into the history books
This event will become part of the past with its time and place in the history books.
This is your Kodak moment,
This is an important and unforgettable moment for you, like a snapshot captured by Kodak cameras.
So get a good last look
Take a good, long, and memorable peek before it fades into the past.
You can't disagree
You cannot deny the fact that
With the hands of time
With the flow of time
Things start to age
Everything starts to become old and not as fresh or new.
And they lose their shine
They lose their sparkle and attractiveness that they once had.
You put me on your shelf
You have placed me on a shelf like an inanimate object,
Like a collection is a must
treating me like a thing that must be collected as a hobby or fascination.
For you,
You find it necessary to do so.
Too bad another one bites the dust
Unfortunately, you have lost another person due to your behaviors and mindset.
Hold on (I tried to hold on,)
Keep holding on (I made an effort to hold on)
Life goes on (But you lost your grip.)
Life continues, although you lost your grip and let go.
Hold on (Life goes on)
Hold on (Because time does not stop.)
Life goes on (And you let it slip)
Life proceeds while the present moment slips away.
Hold on (Away,)
Hold on (even when it is slipping away)
Life goes on (Into the history books)
Life will continue, but this moment will become history and part of our lives.
Hold on (This is your Kodak moment)
Keep Holding on (This is a significant event in your life)
Life goes on (So get a good last look)
Time does not stop, but you can take one last glance at the moment before it becomes history.
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.