Nearly Nothin’ Nowhere Fast
single
Nearly Nothin’ Nowhere Fast
“Nearly Nothin’ Nowhere Fast ” finds PCBender in full road-weary poet mode-dust on his boots, a guitar in the passenger seat, and a head full of unfinished thoughts. With a laid-back groove and a touch of dry wit, the track rolls through empty highways and emotional detours, capturing that in-between place where momentum masks meaning.
Blending rootsy guitar work with subtle jazz and Americana influences, PCBender delivers a song that’s equal parts shrug and soul-search. It’s a quiet anthem for the ones who keep going, even when the map’s long gone.
Lyrics
Well I woke up slow in a hurry to wait Tried to choose my way but I showed up late Got a map in my hand, but the roads all bend Every turn I take just loops 'round again
Nearly nothin', nowhere fast Runnin' in circles, lettin' life slip past Got a foot on the gas, but I can't commit To a left or a right or to sit for a bit Needin' somethin' solid, but it just don't last Nearly nothin', nowhere fast
I called up Sue, she put me on hold Said "You gotta know what you want, or the coffee gets cold" I said, "I might love you," she said, "Boy that's a laugh!" Kinda sounded like she's writin' my epitaph
Nearly nothin', nowhere fast Caught between the future and the overcast Got a suitcase packed with could've-beens And a jukebox heart stuck on the spins Full of almost songs and questions un-asked Nearly nothin', nowhere fast
Slide guitar's cryin' just like me Playin' the blues in the key of "maybe" If doubt was gold, I'd be a rich man But I'm half asleep and livin' the dream
So I raise my glass to the in-between To the halfway saints and might-have-beens A toast to the folks who can't pick a lane Still hummin' their song in the drivin' rain
Nearly nothin', nowhere fast Chasin' my tail like it might be cash Got a beat-up soul and a two-step chance To finally stumble into circumstance But until then I'll raise a glass To Nearly nothin', nowhere fast
Yeah, I might not know where I'm headed But I sure took my time NOT gettin' there
Credits
Songwriter: Michael Anthony Rose