(Verse 1 – playful, honest) I’ve been staring at this notebook for an hour and a half, Trying to write a masterpiece, but all I do is laugh. Every line I think is brilliant sounds like something that I’ve heard, Guess originality is just a reinvented word. I hum a melody and think, “Wow, this could be the one,” Then I realize I stole it from a 2011 song. (Oops.) (Pre-Chorus – cheeky build) But maybe it’s okay, maybe that’s alright, If it still makes you smile when it hits you tonight… (Chorus – super catchy, carefree) I’ve got nothing new, but it still feels good, I’m just trying to say it in a way you could Play it on repeat like it’s understood— New or not, yeah, the vibe is good. I’ve got nothing new, but you still might stay, If the beat hits right and your worries drift away. Guess I’ll turn my little rant into something you replay, Nothing new… but it feels okay. (Verse 2 – charming, relatable) Every metaphor I try has already been sung, Hearts, fireworks, oceans, yeah, they’ve all been done. I tried writing about coffee but that’s basic too, And I can’t write stars again — they’re overused. So I guess I’ll write the truth with a little wink, I’m out of ideas but let’s not overthink… (Pre-Chorus – light, bouncy) ‘Cause maybe what you want isn’t brand-new art, Maybe you just wanna feel a little less apart… (Chorus – bigger, brighter) I’ve got nothing new, but it still feels good, I’m just trying to say it in a way you could Play it on repeat like it’s understood— New or not, yeah, the vibe is good. I’ve got nothing new, but you still might stay, If the beat hits right and your worries drift away. Guess I’ll turn my little rant into something you replay, Nothing new… but it feels okay. (Bridge – dreamy, sweet, unexpectedly emotional) Maybe it’s not the words, maybe it’s the feel, Maybe it’s the way the music makes the moment real. Maybe what you needed wasn’t something brand new, Maybe all along you wanted something true. (Final Chorus – feel-good, hidden gem) I’ve got nothing new, but it still feels good, I’m just trying to say it in a way you could Lose yourself a little like I hope you would— New or not, yeah, the vibe is good. I’ve got nothing new, but you still stayed here, Guess this little rant turned into something sincere. If this song made you smile even once today— Nothing new… but I’ll take that anyway. (Outro – soft laugh, sparkly synth fade) Nothing new… But it feels good…

Nothing New (But It Still Feels Good)