Despite its vibrant and enchanting introduction of shimmering percussion, the main lyrical theme of “Nadir” explores the stagnancy of a dying relationship.
Originally an astronomical term, “nadir” is derived from the Arabic “nazir,” or “opposite to.” It is used inversely to “zenith” which reference...
[Verse 1]
We were like an empty glass
These things weren't built to last
So, so put your face on, and smile when they talk to you
It's not too hard, show complete disregard
For, for anybody but yourself
[Verse 2]
I hate it when you touch me, but I kept it under wraps
Get bored during foreplay, and I think we're getting fat
Tried to go the distance, but we're only wasting time
Who're we kidding?
[Chorus]
This is our divide
Need to go our separate ways, I'm too scared if you stay
We'll hold another grudge, who am I to judge?
If I will wake up one day and miss you too much
Yeah, we play with high stakes, it's a risk I need to take
Dirty beds and motels, cast your spell on someone else
But you, but you
You'll be happy over time, thank fuck for our decline
[Verse 3]
With all I've done and all I say
I've been loving you in a different way
Tried to explain, you wash away the pain
Things were never gonna stay the same
[Chorus]
This is our divide
Need to go our separate ways, I'm too scared if you stay
We'll hold another grudge, who am I to judge?
If I will wake up one day and miss you too much
Yeah, we play with high stakes, it's a risk I need to take
Dirty beds and motels, cast your spell on someone else
But you, but you
You'll be happy over time, thank fuck for our decline
Nadir was written by Daniel Cobb & James Cullen.
Nadir was produced by TENDER & Frank Colucci.
A nadir is the lowest, worst, or most unsuccesful point of something.