He found his passion for music when he was 12 years old when his cousin let him borrow their acoustic guitar, with which n,n. covered popular emo songs.
He went through school going to and from bands, most of them never getting anywhere. While attending college, he started focusing on his own music, and then the name “nothing,nowhere.” was born. The inspiration for his music comes from blending more of the “heavier hip-hop elements” with “organic instruments,” while the inspiration for his stage name came from philosopher Alan Watts.
Since the inception of nothing,nowhere., he has released four full-lengths—Trauma Factory from 2021, ruiner from 2018, Reaper from 2017, and the nothing,nowhere. lp from 2015—as well as three EPs; BLOODLUST from 2019, bummer from 2015 and Who Are You? from 2016. He has also released many singles, including the popular “Deadbeat Valentine” and “Twenty Something."
He has also released material such as the demo. EP in 2013 and never,forever. EP under the never,forever. name in 2016.
Though some people falsely think that nothing,nowhere. is more than one person, he has on several occasions announced that he is a solo act with touring musicians.
Houdini
nothingnowhere. Lyrics
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Isolation is the high that I'm chasing
Overdose on lonely nights that were wasted
I can feel the reaper close, I hear him pacing
The days roll by, nothing changes
Sunset, sunrise, losing patience
I'm too far gone, don't try to save me
I hate myself more than any man could ever hate me
Well alright, yeah
Well alright, alright, no, no
Well alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight out of my life, yeah
Well alright, yeah
Well alright, alright, no, no
Well alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
I'm cutting my ties, then I'm closing the blinds
And I'm shutting my eyes, yeah
'Cause life is a lie and I'm sick and I'm tired
Of the planet outside, I
Say that I'm fine, but you know that's a lie
And I mean it this time, yeah
I'm better alone, so don't hit up my phone
And I mean it
Disappear from the pain like I'm Dave Blaine
You don't know my name, you don't know me
'Cause I've been this way, keep it low key
Yeah, you don't know the first thing about me (yeah)
Abracadabra, I fucked up my life
If I did it once, I'll do it twice
Probably better if you stay away
And for my final act I'll fade away
Well alright, yeah
Well alright, alright, no, no
Well alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight out of my life, yeah
Well alright, yeah
Well alright, alright, no, no
Well alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
I've been away, don't say my name
Cut it out, cut it out, oh no
And you can try but it's no use
Cut it out, cut it out, ayy
Well alright, yeah
Well alright, alright, no, no
Well alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight out of my life, yeah
Well alright, yeah
Well alright, alright, no, no
Well alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
The lyrics of nothingnowhere.'s song "Houdini" are a vivid portrayal of the artist's deep sense of loneliness and isolation. The first verse sets the tone as the artist confesses that he feels like he is never going to leave his basement and talks about his addiction to solitude and his thoughts of suicide. The second verse is an admission of his failure to live up to societal expectations and the deception he has to put up every day, pretending that he is fine when he knows deep down he is not.
The chorus of the song is where the real meaning of the title comes in. The artist calls himself "young Houdini" and sings about cutting ties with the world around him like Houdini could escape from chains and disappear from sight. He talks about fading away and cutting people straight out of his life. The lyrics of Houdini express the desire to escape from the pain of loneliness through isolation and self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear that I'ma die in this basement
I feel stuck and like nothing will ever change.
Isolation is the high that I'm chasing
Being alone is what I feel most comfortable with.
Overdose on lonely nights that were wasted
I spend too much time alone and not doing anything productive with my time.
I can feel the reaper close, I hear him pacing
I'm going down a path that will eventually lead to my own downfall.
The days roll by, nothing changes
Time passes, but I remain trapped in the same place.
Sunset, sunrise, losing patience
I am losing hope that anything will ever get better.
I'm too far gone, don't try to save me
I am in too deep with my own issues and don't want anyone to try to help me.
I hate myself more than any man could ever hate me
I have a deep self-loathing that others couldn't even comprehend.
Well alright, yeah
I am indifferent to what's going on around me.
Well alright, alright, no, no
I am uncertain about things and what I want.
Well alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight out of my life, yeah
I'm removing myself from situations that are causing me pain and struggle.
Well alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
This is the last time I want to interact with you and I'm leaving with an air of mystery.
I'm cutting my ties, then I'm closing the blinds
And I'm shutting my eyes, yeah
I am disconnecting from the world and ignoring everything.
'Cause life is a lie and I'm sick and I'm tired
Of the planet outside, I
I am disillusioned with the world and feel like everything is pointless.
Say that I'm fine, but you know that's a lie
And I mean it this time, yeah
I have been lying to myself and others, but now I am serious about making a change.
I'm better alone, so don't hit up my phone
And I mean it
I need to be alone and I don't want anyone trying to contact me.
Disappear from the pain like I'm Dave Blaine
You don't know my name, you don't know me
I'm going to disappear like a magician and you won't even know who I am.
'Cause I've been this way, keep it low key
Yeah, you don't know the first thing about me (yeah)
I have been dealing with these issues for a while, but have kept it hidden from those around me.
Abracadabra, I fucked up my life
If I did it once, I'll do it twice
I have made mistakes and will probably continue to do so.
Probably better if you stay away
And for my final act I'll fade away
It's best if people don't try to be around me because I am going to disappear from everything.
I've been away, don't say my name
Cut it out, cut it out, oh no
I have been gone and don't want anyone trying to contact me or bring me back.
And you can try but it's no use
Cut it out, cut it out, ayy
People can try to find me and connect with me, but it's not going to work.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Joseph Edward Mulherin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@acexM
lyrics:
I swear that I'ma die in this basement
Isolation is the high that I'm chasing
Overdose on lonely nights, how I waste it
I can feel the reaper close, I hear him pacing
The days roll by, nothing changes
Sunset, sunrise, losing patience
I'm too far gone, don't try to save me
I hate myself more than any man could ever hate me
[Hook]
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight outta my life, yeah
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
[Verse 2]
I'm cutting my ties and I'm closing the past
And I'm shutting my eyes, yeah
This life is a lie and I'm sick and I'm tired
Of the planet outside, I
Say that I'm fine, but you know that's a lie
And I mean to be stunting, yeah
I'm better alone, so don't hit up my phone
And I mean it
Disappear from the pain like I'm Dave Blaine
You know my name, you don't know me
Cause it's been this way, keep it lowkey
Yeah you don't know the first thing about me
Abracadabra, I fucked up my life
If I did it once, I'll do it twice
Probably better if I stay away
Before my final night to fade away
[Hook]
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight outta my life, yeah
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
[Bridge]
I've been away, don't say my name
Cut it out, cut it out, oh no
And you can try but it's no use
Cut it out, cut it out, ayy
[Hook]
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight outta my life, yeah
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
@gatoraway
Joseph Edward Mulherin (born June 4, 1992), better known by his stage name Nothing,Nowhere (stylized as nothing,nowhere.) will go down in history as one of the top 3 emo artists of all-time.
It is a damn shame that the purists of the 90s post-hardcore/emo movement do not understand this yet.
They will all one day.
JOE IS TRULY LEGENDARY
and i do not care if it is this-supposed-'5th-wave'. labels serve but can also get in the way of true brilliance.
and Joe is truly brilliant. He was born on fire. he is an amazing musician and person. namaste and truly loving blessings to all. absolute-infinite-verse and/or God Bless ALL !!!
I AM IS THE NAME OF GOD.
- Sri Ramana Maharshi
@m.k.287
The legend strikes again.
And still not one single song by him I haven't enjoined. Dude you're great.
@walter2440
enjoined
@MissDeathRose13
I honestly never suspected I'd be enticed by music like this. I love this artist so much and how his lyrics actually hit home with underlying meanings. Also that voice is just absolutely amazing.
@philmarriner5300
Jay 1st support for Good Charlotte last night and sounds great when he does it live! Go check it out if you get chance 😉
@isa0wrld711
This song is so beautiful in so many ways 😭 ♥️
@gatoraway
of course.
@Mitzey
I like the Magician references in this song. Dave Blaine, Abracadabra and Houdini.
@acexM
lyrics:
I swear that I'ma die in this basement
Isolation is the high that I'm chasing
Overdose on lonely nights, how I waste it
I can feel the reaper close, I hear him pacing
The days roll by, nothing changes
Sunset, sunrise, losing patience
I'm too far gone, don't try to save me
I hate myself more than any man could ever hate me
[Hook]
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight outta my life, yeah
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
[Verse 2]
I'm cutting my ties and I'm closing the past
And I'm shutting my eyes, yeah
This life is a lie and I'm sick and I'm tired
Of the planet outside, I
Say that I'm fine, but you know that's a lie
And I mean to be stunting, yeah
I'm better alone, so don't hit up my phone
And I mean it
Disappear from the pain like I'm Dave Blaine
You know my name, you don't know me
Cause it's been this way, keep it lowkey
Yeah you don't know the first thing about me
Abracadabra, I fucked up my life
If I did it once, I'll do it twice
Probably better if I stay away
Before my final night to fade away
[Hook]
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight outta my life, yeah
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
[Bridge]
I've been away, don't say my name
Cut it out, cut it out, oh no
And you can try but it's no use
Cut it out, cut it out, ayy
[Hook]
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, I'ma fade into the night
Cut you straight outta my life, yeah
Alright, yeah
Alright, alright, no no
Alright, this is the last time you see me
Call me young Houdini
@alykw6203
I thought he was saying lowlife not alright
@zeta4580
ΛGRESIV there is no word "lowlife" in the song