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The lyrics of "No Nature" paint a claustrophobic picture of being trapped, both physically and mentally, with a pervasive sense of dread and internal conflict. The opening lines immediately establish a dark, almost infernal setting, suggesting a place where malevolent forces operate with cunning. This is quickly met with a reciprocal feeling of being overwhelmed by external forces, described as "spells" and "a curse," hinting at a struggle against something insidious and potentially supernatural. The narrator's admission, "An addiction to chaos? I can relate," reveals a complex internal state, suggesting a self-awareness of destructive tendencies that mirror the external chaos they face. The central tension revolves around a desperate desire for escape versus an inability to break free. The repeated plea, "Won't be waiting," coupled with the question, "Will you let me leave when it's over?" underscores a yearning for release. However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of being held captive, with phrases like "This isn't your home anymore, it's mine, it's ours" and "When they won't let you leave." This creates a palpable feeling of being trapped in a hostile environment, possibly a relationship or a psychological state, where even the concept of home becomes a source of terror. A striking element of the song's craft is the interplay between the supernatural and the mundane, the internal and the external. The imagery of "furnace" and "real flame" contrasts with "vague supernatural strain," blurring the lines between perceived threats and actual experiences. The narrator's self-description, "My tangled knots are wound so tight they never untie / My mangled tongue's a mother birthing nothing but lies," is a powerful internal metaphor for their own brokenness and inability to communicate truthfully or find resolution. This internal turmoil is mirrored in the external pleas and commands, creating a disorienting sense of being caught in a loop. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, unflinching portrayal of being stuck. The repetition of "Pacing back and forth" and "Words, words fill up the space" vividly captures a feeling of mental stagnation and an overwhelming internal monologue that offers no escape. The final lines, contemplating death in a "desolate room" within the "room inside my head," suggest a profound weariness and a desperate hope for peace, even if it comes through oblivion. The lyrics resonate because they articulate a universal feeling of being trapped by circumstances or one's own mind, where the only perceived exit is a surrender to the void.

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No Nature

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[Intro: Cory Lockwood & Kurt Travis, Kurt Travis] I say the Devil runs this hole And hides his subjects wisely We won't be waiting Won't be waiting [Verse 1: Kurt Travis & Cory Lockwood] Oh, please (Give it up) Don't use your spells on me (Give it up, do your worst) Disruption, the séance, a curse upon all of us An addiction to chaos? I can relate Kinda got the same damn problem myself [Chorus: Kurt Travis] Away from the furnace, it feels like a vague supernatural strain Get closer, baby, it's like the real flame [Verse 2: Cory Lockwood, Cory Lockwood & Kurt Travis] How long can you hold in your breath for? Long enough to fan out the fumes? Who is it you're saving your best for? And is he showing up soon? To show you that all prayers fall on deaf ears Best to save the fresh air [Verse 3: Cory Lockwood] And hey, who can blame you for wishing? (Give it up) Hope's probably the last thing any of us can take from you (Stop) But we'll get there eventually, we take everything Why'd you even come back in the first place? (Turn back) This isn't your home anymore, it's mine, it's ours (Leave) [Verse 4: Cory Lockwood] My tangled knots are wound so tight they never untie My mangled tongue's a mother birthing nothing but lies My prodigy's in the dark with no need for eyes [Verse 5: Kurt Travis] Hold on, watch your step when you're walking down Don't want to wake anyone Everything you lost watches closely Don't go far from the stairs, girl Oh, when will it be all over? Will you let me leave when it's over? [Instrumental Break] [Verse 6: Cory Lockwood & Kurt Travis] I know you're not superstitious But you might just want to give it a try Cross your heart and pray to die now Knock on wood, turn on the lights now Put your skin where I can taste it Come on down, we're in the basement Cross your heart and pray to die now Knock on wood, turn on the lights now Put your skin where I can taste it Come on down, we're in the basement [Breakdown: Cory Lockwood] Oh, God, someone save us from us [Bridge: Cory Lockwood] Pacing back and forth, pacing back and forth Words, words fill up the space, words fill up the space Is, is there any way, is there any way in? In or out's the same, in or out's the same place Pacing back and forth, pacing back and forth Words, words fill up the space, words fill up the space Is, is there any way, is there any way in? In or out's the same, in or out's the same place [Verse 7: Kurt Travis] Home can be such a terrible place When they won't let you leave When you don't have the means [Outro: Cory Lockwood & Kurt Travis] If I die in my sleep, will I dream before I do? (Home can be such a terrible place) And live this one final night in my desolate room (When they won't let you leave) The room inside my head, ceilingless, fulfilling If God can grant me this, then I might just go willing (When you don't have the means)

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Writers: Michael Franzino
Joseph Arrington
Kurt Travis
Cory Lockwood

No Nature

No Nature

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