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Nobody Girl Lyrics
well, the night makes moves
and she shatters like broken glass
better play it cool
better let it pass
have you been screening your smokes?
and whispers in an all night bar
better off as the fool
than the owner of that kind of heart
they don't know you, anyway
they don't know you
and they don't watch you walk away
just a nobody girl
with a radar to the scene
when the emptiness finds you
you find all the numbers you need
say you follow your heart
well, honey you're just being lost
you could you follow your gut
but how much would it cost?
they don't know you anway
they don't know you
and they don't watch you walk away
you're nobody, girl
you're nobody, girl
you're nobody, girl
you're nobody, girl
you're a nobody, girl
the night plays games
and the people, they come and go
well, they trade in their pieces
for a late-night ride on your rodeo
if your horses could talk,
i wonder if they would complain
i know they're rested and ready
they've been going nowhere for days
they don't know you, anway
they don't know you,
they dont even mind the weight
'cause you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
nobody, girl
nobody, girl
you're nobody girl
nobody girl,
you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
nobody girl
you're a nobody girl.
and she shatters like broken glass
better play it cool
better let it pass
have you been screening your smokes?
and whispers in an all night bar
better off as the fool
than the owner of that kind of heart
they don't know you
and they don't watch you walk away
just a nobody girl
with a radar to the scene
when the emptiness finds you
you find all the numbers you need
say you follow your heart
well, honey you're just being lost
you could you follow your gut
but how much would it cost?
they don't know you
and they don't watch you walk away
you're nobody, girl
you're nobody, girl
you're nobody, girl
and the people, they come and go
well, they trade in their pieces
for a late-night ride on your rodeo
if your horses could talk,
i wonder if they would complain
i know they're rested and ready
they've been going nowhere for days
they don't know you,
they dont even mind the weight
you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
nobody, girl
nobody, girl
you're nobody girl
nobody girl,
you're a nobody girl
you're a nobody girl
nobody girl
you're a nobody girl.
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it's the saddest song i've ever heard. i love listening to it, but i hope it never relates to my life.
It relates to my life. It relates to a girl i have been in love with for 2 years, she loved me back truly and wholly, but at some point i got too caught up with life and let her go, she felt betrayed and went on to meet strangers in bars, literally.
It relates to my life. It relates to a girl i have been in love with for 2 years, she loved me back truly and wholly, but at some point i got too caught up with life and let her go, she felt betrayed and went on to meet strangers in bars, literally.
We realized what he had at a certain point after the break-up and got back together, but by then she had realized that she has options, at any night, she could pick any man of her liking to go home with.
We realized what he had at a certain point after the break-up and got back together, but by then she had realized that she has options, at any night, she could pick any man of her liking to go home with.
And here is me, who has fought...
And here is me, who has fought for her, loved her and treated her well, yet she turns around for other men to betray me over and over again.
Sometimes i feel like shouting to her that she will grow old one day, and she will realize that she is just a nobody, and she would know that there is one number she could call, and that guy on the other side loves her for everything she is.
It is a miserable song to relate to, i hope you never relate.
I finally started to listening to Ryan Adams during a period of my life where I thought I had it right for once. I was the one running around in all directions but it was my choice and if I wanted to sleep with whoever, whenever, it was what I wanted. Some people think perpetually single girls who don't date but just have fun are sad or pathetic when in fact it's the complete opposite. Is it really so sad? I've changed but I still envy the girl who doesn't give a fuck what anyone else thinks and does whatever feels good at the moment. The hustle keeps you on your toes knowing you don't have to depend on anyone but yourself. I'd rather be a nobody girl then the wrong someone's girl.
Ryan is clearly channeling Lou Reed on this song. Gritty, almost punitive lyrics, fantastic chord progression, but the kicker is the bridge and chorus. Pure Lou Reed.
One musical genius sending up another.
Weighing in at just over 9 and a half very short minutes, this is one fantastic song.
this is the absolute longset breakup song i have ever heard. but it's so good. the live version of this song is fabulous. ryan gets so into and the guitar is amazing.
i never want this song to end! seriously... everytime i listen to it... i hear something else that amazes me... it could go on for another 10 minutes and i would still love it... awesome awesome awesome.
defines lyrical talent. Ryan is a true magician of the English language
i cant believe this song doesnt have more comments. this is one of the greatest songs ever written. sometimes i feel like this girl and i put on this song and just listen to it on repeat. its sooo beautiful. ryan adams has so much talent its a shame not more people listen to him.
I can see this song being written for an aspiring actress in L.A. or NY trying to make but hving to be a waitress or bartender to make ends meet. The first verse seems to be about a waitress who dropped a glass or something along those lines. Phenomenal song, perfect chord progression, and a lyrical genius. Great combination.
it's about a whore
I absolutely love this song. Just pure brilliance really.