Intro: The riff plays over and E chords so you can pick the riff notes while playing the chrods It goes like this -2-2------------0----------2-2-----------0-----------| -2-2-----4-4----0----------2-2----4-4----0-----------| -3-3-4-4--------1----------3-3-4-4-------1-----------| -4-4---------4--2----------4-4--------4--2-----------| -4-4------------2----------4-4-----------2-----------| -2-2------------0----------2-2-----------0-----------| -2-2-----2-2-----0---------0-2-2-----------2---------| -2-2---------4--(4)--------0-----4-4-2-2-0-2---------| -3-3-4-4---------1---------1------------3---------| -4-4------------2---------2------------4---------| -4-4------------2---------2------------4---------| -2-2------------0---------0------------2---------| VERSE Right now the world looks so exciting But that first rung it feels so cold The air up there looks so inviting You’ll do the rest when you are old The printed pictures they stain your hands It’s like a memory you don’t own The architecture of your grand plans Designed to put you on the throne The bitter taste of the unknown I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one singing singing Trying to bring to life your dreams I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one who believes BRIDGE E x2 (Half an intro) verse 2: I don’t know if you’re gonna make it How many girls you’re gonna know I don’t know if you’ll pay your dad back With front row tickets to your show Right now your snare drum is a trash can Your bedroom shadows are your stage Your old best friend he is your one fan He’ll watch the light inside you fade I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one singing singing Trying to bring to life your dreams I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one who believes I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one singing singing Trying to bring to life your dreams I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one who believes Repeat INTRO -2-2------------0----------2-2-----------0-----------| -2-2-----4-4----0----------2-2----4-4----0-----------| -3-3-4-4--------1----------3-3-4-4-------1-----------| -4-4---------4--2----------4-4--------4--2-----------| -4-4------------2----------4-4-----------2-----------| -2-2------------0----------2-2-----------0-----------| -2-2-----2-2-----0---------0-2-2-----------2---------| -2-2---------4--(4)--------0-----4-4-2-2-0-2---------| -3-3-4-4---------1---------1------------3---------| -4-4------------2---------2------------4---------| -4-4------------2---------2------------4---------| -2-2------------0---------0------------2---------| Chorus I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one singing singing Trying to bring to life your dreams I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one who believes I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one singing singing Trying to bring to life your dreams I’ll tell you for nothing you’re not the only one fading away Repeat INTRO x3

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque les défis et les doutes que l'on rencontre en poursuivant ses rêves. Elle parle du sentiment de solitude que l'on peut éprouver, même lorsque l'on investit toute son énergie dans ses aspirations. Le narrateur souligne que beaucoup d'autres partagent ce cheminement, incitant à la persévérance. Malgré les incertitudes et les difficultés, il rappelle qu'il n'est pas seul dans cette recherche de sens et d'accomplissement, ce qui peut apporter un certain réconfort. Le contexte semble être celui des jeunes artistes ou créateurs, confrontés à la réalité de leur parcours, où chaque réussite est un petit pas vers un rêve encore lointain. C'est une réflexion sur la vie moderne, pleine de promesses, mais parfois cruelle dans sa réalité.