Story Behind The Song
I was at a week-lopng songwriting retreat, and feeling self-conscious about beign a funny songwriter in a sea of serious songwriters who vow to change the world with their profound and serious lyrics. So the leader assigned me to write a serious song, and this is what came out: nothing to say.
Song Description
The singer is at an open mic listening to all the other songwriters sing their tales of woe and heroic deeds and idealism. The songs she has prepared all seem pretty frivolous in comparison.
Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Affable, Nervous |
Subject |
Comedy, Funny, Worry |
Similar Artists |
Arlo Guthrie, Weird Al Yankovic |
Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
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Lyrics
I sat and listened to each story
Deep profound evocatory
And then it was my turn
I took my lyric sheet outside to burn
'cause I had nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing Nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing Nothing to say
At home I was a poet I treasured every line
Now that I a singing I wish this song wasn't mine
'cause I have nothing to say
I consulted all the rules books My structure was intact
I used my dictionary my rhymes were all exact
I had written something clever I had written something smart
But everyone before me had just broken every single heart
I had nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was hilarious I laughed at every page
Now I think it's funnier that I'm standing on an stage
'Cause I have nothing to say
So I tried to be more serious and get outside my head
But everything worth saying has already been said
My playing is not bursting with originality
I am not the first guitar player to play C G and D
I must have nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was Segovia with masterful technique
Seemd like such a great idea when I played it for my Dad last week
Now I have nothing to say
I do not save the planet not even just one tree
I don't stop abuse of children or even those abusing me
My songs won't work in churches not even at a peace rally
I must have nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was a genius Now my songs all sound the same
When they introduce me I wish they'd use a different name
'Cause I have nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Three chords and an easy rhythm doesn't take much style or wit
I ought to go to Nashville I think I finally have a hit
'Cause I have nothing to say