Nothing Left
no cops for miles Lyrics
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who the fuck am i?
turning my back on another fucking feeling.
something in the way,
must have missed a step.
only look back if theres something that im keeping,
but theres nothing there
so i dont understand.
who am i? who are you? who the fuck are we?
who decides who we are in this country?
so we live and we learn
to see if this worlds worth living in.
so who is to blame?
we're all one in the same.
and we make a decision,
are we giving up or giving in..
wake up in the morning
with your eyes wide open.
just another day
and im fucking broke in my bank
and i got no cash in my pocket.
no use for a wallet
cus i got no job
and i gotta pay bills.
"yo how you gonna manage?"
"fuck it! homelife kills!"
see me standing on the streets(see me skating down the streets) <--[alternate version]
buming money for my needs. (always running from police)<---[alternate version]
kid you know i will.
shit you know the drill.
so we live and we learn
to see if this worlds worth living in.
so who is to blame?
we're all one in the same.
and we make a decision,
are we giving up or giving in...
you're giving up!
oh i cant take it anymore.
you and i have been waiting for too long
for anything to change.
this worlds contaminated
of the selfishness and the hate
and its gonna stay the same.
whose gonna rule the world when we're gone?
we cant avoid this conflict till the end,
cus theres gonna be nothing left
The lyrics to "Nothing Left" by No Cops for Miles speak to the feeling of confusion and uncertainty about one's identity, as well as questioning the larger societal structures that influence who we are and what we believe. The opening lines "yo it's time, who the fuck am I?" immediately set a tone of unease and introspection. The singer seems to have turned their back on a certain feeling or belief, but they don't know why. They also acknowledge that there's something missing, but they can't quite figure it out. This leads them to question not just themselves, but also larger societal constructs like nationality and identity.
The chorus, "so we live and we learn to see if this world's worth living in, so who is to blame? We're all one in the same," speaks to the general disillusionment and frustration with the state of the world. The singer acknowledges that they too are part of the problem, but they are struggling to figure out how to change things. The following verse talks about the difficulties of day-to-day life and the struggle to make ends meet. The singer is broke, unemployed, and trying to scrape by. They acknowledge that their situation is not uncommon, but it's still difficult to deal with.
The bridge, "oh I can't take it anymore, you and I have been waiting for too long for anything to change, this world's contaminated with the selfishness and the hate and it's gonna stay the same" is a powerful statement about the state of the world. The singer is tired of waiting for things to get better, and they believe that the world is fundamentally flawed. They believe that hate and selfishness are the root of the world's problems and that things will never change.
Overall, "Nothing Left" is a song about questioning one's place in the world and feeling frustrated with the state of things. It speaks to a sense of disillusionment that many people feel and touches on themes of identity, societal structures, and the struggle for survival.
Line by Line Meaning
yo its time,
It is time for me to reflect on my life and my identity.
who the fuck am i?
I am questioning my identity and purpose in this world.
turning my back on another fucking feeling.
I am avoiding confronting my emotions and am becoming emotionally numb.
something in the way,
Something is blocking my path, preventing me from discovering my true identity or purpose.
must have missed a step.
I have made a mistake along the way, possibly hindering my success or personal growth.
only look back if theres something that im keeping,
I only reflect on the past if there is something of value to learn or keep from it.
but theres nothing there
There is no valuable lesson or memory from my past that I can utilize in my current situation.
so i dont understand.
I am struggling to comprehend my identity and purpose in life.
just cant quite figure out who i am.
I am facing an identity crisis and have not yet discovered my true identity.
who am i? who are you? who the fuck are we?
I am questioning the identity of myself and those around me, highlighting the human condition of seeking purpose and understanding in life.
who decides who we are in this country?
I am questioning the authority and societal structures that dictate identity and purpose for individuals living in this country.
so we live and we learn
We continue to live our lives and learn from our experiences.
to see if this worlds worth living in.
We learn from our experiences to determine if life is worth living in a world full of conflict and negativity.
so who is to blame?
We question who is responsible for the negative state of the world and our lives.
we're all one in the same.
We are all in this world together and share the common experience of being human.
and we make a decision,
We have the power to make a decision about our path in life.
are we giving up or giving in..
We are faced with the decision to either give up or give in to the negativity and conflict in the world.
wake up in the morning
I wake up to a new day and the possibility of a new beginning.
with your eyes wide open.
I am aware of my surroundings and the opportunities available to me.
just another day
Today is just another day, nothing special or out of the ordinary.
and im fucking broke in my bank
I am struggling financially and have little to no money in my bank account.
and i got no cash in my pocket.
I do not have any physical cash on me to use for necessities.
no use for a wallet
I have no need for a wallet since I have no money to store inside.
cus i got no job
The reason for my financial struggle is due to a lack of employment.
"yo how you gonna manage?"
Someone questions how I will manage my financial situation.
"fuck it! homelife kills!"
I would rather face the challenges of living on the streets, than living a miserable or unfulfilling home life.
see me standing on the streets
I am living on the streets, struggling to make ends meet.
buming money for my needs.
I am asking strangers for money to fulfill my necessities.
kid you know i will.
I am confident in my ability to receive the money I need from strangers.
shit you know the drill.
As someone who is frequently in the situation of needing to beg for money, it is a familiar routine or process for me.
you're giving up!
Someone is accusing me of giving up or not trying hard enough to improve my financial situation.
oh i cant take it anymore.
I am overwhelmed and stressed from the constant struggles and challenges in my life.
you and i have been waiting for too long
We have been waiting for change and improvement for too long, with no real progress or results.
for anything to change.
We have been waiting for something, anything to change our situations for the better.
this worlds contaminated
The world is infected by negativity, hate, and conflict.
of the selfishness and the hate
Negativity and hate are caused by individual human selfishness
and its gonna stay the same.
There is no hope for change or improvement in the world's state.
whose gonna rule the world when we're gone?
We question who will have power and control over the world when we are no longer here.
we cant avoid this conflict till the end,
We must face and confront the conflict and negativity in the world until the very end of our lives.
cus theres gonna be nothing left
If we continue down this path of negativity and conflict, there will be nothing left to salvage or save.
Contributed by Nathan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HOBOsnake
I wish there was an instrumental version of this. I don't like their vocals, but dat bass is so good.
Stinky Magee
If they threw some horns in this song it would be vicious, still awesome.
Mikhail Bakunin
This track is the better of no cops for miles
Billy Pop
Hey, I love this band, can someone (in a comment) give their discography. I have run your pockets, thats it
Zach Milton
damn homie was left hanging for 11 years
SECRETSOFTWARE
Run your pockets is by a different band called No-Ca$H. This band is called No Cops For Miles. They broke up a few years ago. The lead singer of this band is now in a street punk band called Still Pi$T.
SophiaMarieJones doll
Bead Welch ... I know him too. And agreed. Nonetheless miss the ruthless days of my youth. Queen Mary show was so sick. Ahh everyday was magical
Bone Thang
8-0-5 for life.
Cpt. Trips
Having problems figuring out the bass to this.
piefaceheadman
wake up in the morning with my eyes wide open just another an im fckin broken my bank n i got no cash in my pocket no use for a wallet but i got no job and i gotta pay bills how u gonna manage fuckin homlife kills!