I find the NDC discussion here really interesting. One listener suggested it might stand for Ngijo, Demangan, and Cabean, villages near ISI Jogja, and pointed to the Abu's official lyric video visuals of this song as cues. But since Abu himself asked "How did you assume that...?" without confirming, it feels more like a fan theory than an explicit meaning.
I find the NDC discussion here really interesting. One listener suggested it might stand for Ngijo, Demangan, and Cabean, villages near ISI Jogja, and pointed to the Abu's official lyric video visuals of this song as cues. But since Abu himself asked "How did you assume that...?" without confirming, it feels more like a fan theory than an explicit meaning.
This reminds me of the original song of this cover song, "drivers license". Fans built a whole love triangle narrative around the 'blonde girl' lyric, connecting it to real-life relationships. Yet Olivia never confirmed that story; it was...
This reminds me of the original song of this cover song, "drivers license". Fans built a whole love triangle narrative around the 'blonde girl' lyric, connecting it to real-life relationships. Yet Olivia never confirmed that story; it was speculation that took on a life of its own.
In both cases, the audience is actively shaping the song's lore, sometimes beyond what the artist intended. That's part of how music culture works: lyrics + visuals + fan imagination = evolving interpretations.
On a musical note, I also noticed that Abu's "cycling remains" here concludes in a minor key (Dm/F to be specific). That parallels "drivers license*, which, if taken in B-flat major, would end in G minor. Both endings reinforce the bittersweet, unresolved feeling at the heart of the songs.
“Year Zero” is basically Ghost at their most grand and decadent, and the lyrics hit that sweet spot where theatrics, blasphemy, and dark humour all fuse into something strangely uplifting. The incantation-style name-chanting shouldn’t work on paper, but in context it feels bold and operatic, like you’re being invited into a forbidden ritual with full stadium swagger. It’s clever, it’s tongue-in-cheek, and it commits so hard to its own aesthetic that you can’t help but grin and go along for the ride.
“Year Zero” is basically Ghost at their most grand and decadent, and the lyrics hit that sweet spot where theatrics, blasphemy, and dark humour all fuse into something strangely uplifting. The incantation-style name-chanting shouldn’t work on paper, but in context it feels bold and operatic, like you’re being invited into a forbidden ritual with full stadium swagger. It’s clever, it’s tongue-in-cheek, and it commits so hard to its own aesthetic that you can’t help but grin and go along for the ride.
Many listeners have noticed the recurring "NDC" motif in Abu Nailah’s works, especially in "17325 (Waltz for NDC)" and the reimagined one "cycling remains". While Abu has never confirmed its meaning, fans have built different theories around it. Some see NDC as symbolic, like "New Dawn Cycle", while others, like one local interpretation, connect it to Ngijo, Demangan, and Cabean, which are the villages near ISI Jogja where Abu now studies. This ambiguity feels intentional, much like Olivia Rodrigo's unconfirmed love triangle speculation, meaning that both artists set boundaries by leaving space for fans to interpret, turning mystery into part...
Many listeners have noticed the recurring "NDC" motif in Abu Nailah’s works, especially in "17325 (Waltz for NDC)" and the reimagined one "cycling remains". While Abu has never confirmed its meaning, fans have built different theories around it. Some see NDC as symbolic, like "New Dawn Cycle", while others, like one local interpretation, connect it to Ngijo, Demangan, and Cabean, which are the villages near ISI Jogja where Abu now studies. This ambiguity feels intentional, much like Olivia Rodrigo's unconfirmed love triangle speculation, meaning that both artists set boundaries by leaving space for fans to interpret, turning mystery into part of the art itself.
To me this song is about letting your inner child come out and be kind and beautiful and lovable to yourself and to others who can see you and witness you. We should not be so critical of each other but try to help each other grow instead with gentle help and positive suggestions instead of criticism. And mostly we should look for and really love on that true inner child that wants to come out and be safe. Dale Carnegie said to say all the positive things first before you bring up anything negative. That’s...
To me this song is about letting your inner child come out and be kind and beautiful and lovable to yourself and to others who can see you and witness you. We should not be so critical of each other but try to help each other grow instead with gentle help and positive suggestions instead of criticism. And mostly we should look for and really love on that true inner child that wants to come out and be safe. Dale Carnegie said to say all the positive things first before you bring up anything negative. That’s because we are all harder on ourselves than anyone else can possibly be. And if you criticize someone who is already feeling bad about themselves, then you just add to their burden. It’s much better to love what Is good and actively help them with what they hate about themselves, which puts you on their side.
This song is a sad commentary on people who are too afraid to share their real thoughts and feelings and consider their real needs and wants and how to satisfy them for each other to build a lasting relationship. If you hide in fear, you risk losing your chance to have love. This is a big reason so many people are incels or lonely. Don’t be creepy, clean yourself up and make yourself look like your beautiful inner child. Make yourself lovable to yourself. Then pursue your real passions and dreams even if only in...
This song is a sad commentary on people who are too afraid to share their real thoughts and feelings and consider their real needs and wants and how to satisfy them for each other to build a lasting relationship. If you hide in fear, you risk losing your chance to have love. This is a big reason so many people are incels or lonely. Don’t be creepy, clean yourself up and make yourself look like your beautiful inner child. Make yourself lovable to yourself. Then pursue your real passions and dreams even if only in baby steps and meet lots of people. It’s a numbers game. And finally be willing to be honest and vulnerable about your needs, wants and feelings. If you have given value to the other and care about their happiness, it will shine through and they will see your True Colors, and you can see if you both can satisfy each others needs and wants enough for it to last.
The singer was in love and played the fool, and the relationship is sadly broken. He realized he had to find someone who is “Happy to Give you Love,” not just something chemistry or hormones, but an actual true, committed, realistic, lasting relationship based on satisfying each others real needs and wants. You gotta make yourself attractive and lovable and love and know yourself and your needs and wants, and cast your net so wide, meeting enough people that have similar interests to yours that you find that one that is “Happy to Give you Love.”
The singer was in love and played the fool, and the relationship is sadly broken. He realized he had to find someone who is “Happy to Give you Love,” not just something chemistry or hormones, but an actual true, committed, realistic, lasting relationship based on satisfying each others real needs and wants. You gotta make yourself attractive and lovable and love and know yourself and your needs and wants, and cast your net so wide, meeting enough people that have similar interests to yours that you find that one that is “Happy to Give you Love.”
The woman in the song has been hurt before and seeks comfort in sleeping with more than one man without finding real love. The singer says to just pretend and lie that he is the only one she ever loved, but he’s older now and also looks for real love and not just sexual comfort. It’s a very sad song about the hurt and the lack of real love and commitment resulting in a longing for real lasting connection that is never satisfied. And they grow older and sadder. You gotta make yourself attractive and lovable...
The woman in the song has been hurt before and seeks comfort in sleeping with more than one man without finding real love. The singer says to just pretend and lie that he is the only one she ever loved, but he’s older now and also looks for real love and not just sexual comfort. It’s a very sad song about the hurt and the lack of real love and commitment resulting in a longing for real lasting connection that is never satisfied. And they grow older and sadder. You gotta make yourself attractive and lovable and love and know yourself and your needs and wants, and cast your net so wide, meeting enough people that have similar interests to yours that you find that one that is “Happy to Give you Love” (Journey)
It's about love gone sour.
It's about love gone sour.
As for the title "Skinny Love" it could be an affectionate term he gave his petite girlfriend, or maby the fact that their love is wasting away- shrinking to skinny. The latter is probably more likely, due to the reference in the first line ("Come on, skinny love just last the year").
As for the title "Skinny Love" it could be an affectionate term he gave his petite girlfriend, or maby the fact that their love is wasting away- shrinking to skinny. The latter is probably more likely, due to the reference in the first line ("Come on, skinny love just last the year").
"pour a little salt, we were never here" Salt has healing properties, when put on open wound they help the process along. Probably metaphorically speaking, he wants this doomed relationship to heal, to even "Just last the year." I like the...
"pour a little salt, we were never here" Salt has healing properties, when put on open wound they help the process along. Probably metaphorically speaking, he wants this doomed relationship to heal, to even "Just last the year." I like the vivid imagery to blood and crushed veneer in a sink, as if a vase was broken in a fit of rage. I dunno if that ties into the salt reference, maby indirectly.
he then basically tells her to let him go, to cut off the tethers binding him to her.
the third stanza deals wih a blaming the other for the failure of the relationship. She couldn't meet with his expectations, either that or she treated him poorly, probably both.
stanza four seems like a mixture of memories, stating why have we gone wrong when we once loved each other? and how even though the burden of pain (through separating) is heavy, it's still hard to "split."
The last part gives us a glimse as to WHY it went sour. it seems she kind of led him on, that she wasn't that into him- when he really cared for her.
He then states that its unlikely she'll find anyone worthwhile, no one will be able to love her for all the stuff she puts her partners through.
wonderfully honest and emotional, i love this song.