I sat and listened to each story
Deep profound evocatory
Courageous men who risk their lifes
Love songs written for their wives
And then it was my turn
I took my lyric sheet outside to burn
'Cause I had nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was a poet I treasured every line
Now that I a singing I wish this song wasn't mine
'Cause I have nothing to say
I consulted all the rules books My structure was intact
I used my dictionary my rhymes were all exact
I had written something clever I had written something smart
But everyone before me had just broken every single heart
I had nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was hilarious I laughed at every page
Now I think it's funnier that I'm standing on an stage
'Cause I have nothing to say
So I tried to be more serious and get outside my head
But everything worth saying has already been said
My playing is not bursting with originality
I am not the first guitar player to play C G and D
I must have nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was Segovia with masterful technique
Seemd like such a great idea when I played it for my Dad last week
Now I have nothing to say
I do not save the planet not even just one tree
I don't stop abuse of children or even those abusing me
My songs won't work in churches not even at a peace rally
I must have nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
At home I was a genius Now my songs all sound the same
When they introduce me I wish they'd use a different name
'Cause I have nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to say
Three chords and an easy rhythm doesn't take much style or wit
I ought to go to Nashville I think I finally have a hit
'Cause I have nothing to say