The Nobodies
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"The Nobodies" is the third and final single of the fourth album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death). The song was inspired by the Columbine massacre which took place on April 20, 1999. Also, the title was taken from statements made by Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's assasin, stating that he "felt like a nobody."
Appearances
Albums
Singles
- "The Nobodies"
Versions
- The Nobodies — Appears on Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death).
- The Nobodies (Acoustic Version) — Appears on Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) UK version.
- The Nobodies (Live) — Appears on the the "The Nobodies" single.
- The Nobodies (Live) — Appears on the Guns, God and Government World Tour DVD.
- The Nobodies (2005 Against All Gods Mix) — Appears on the Against All Gods EP.
- The Nobodies (Burn 36 Remix) — Appears on the Against All Gods EP.
- The Nobodies (Stephane K Rock Dub Remix) — Appears on the Against All Gods EP.
Music video
The Nobodies has appeared in three forms - the original video, the re-release version and the remix version interspersed with clips of From Hell. The video was directed by Paul Fedor.
Lyrics
Today I am dirty and I want to be pretty Tomorrow, I know that I'm just dirt We are the nobodies we wanna be somebodies when we're dead, they'll know just who we are Yesterday I was dirty wanted to be pretty I know now that I'm forever dirt We are the nobodies we wanna be somebodies when we're dead, they'll know just who we are Some children died the other day we fed machines and then we prayed puked up and down in morbid faith you should have seen the ratings that day...
Trivia
- An acoustic instrumental version of the song is featured in Bowling For Columbine.