I Give You Nothing
Bad Religion · Suffer
All the angst, corruption and the dishonesty.
Think about the times and places you've never known,
You're a man-swarm atom and yet you're alone,
So I give you me, I give you nothing!
I give you me, I give you nothing!
So you got a place that you can call all your own,
But you make a habit of carrying the stone.
Look around and ask someone if you are alive,
You're a sidewalk cipher speaking prionic jive,
So I give you me, I give you nothing!
I give you me, I give you nothing!
Respectable, despicable, it seems all the same.
Now we realize that we have nothing to say.
If your reserve is weak, audacity complete.
Ask yourself again, "Do I deserve much from them?" No!
Hey, everybody's looking but they never can see,
All the angst, corruption and the dishonesty.
Look around and ask someone if you are alive,
You're a sidewalk cipher speaking prionic jive,
So I give you me, I give you nothing!
I said I give you me, I give you nothing!
About I Give You Nothing
"I Give You Nothing" stands as a defining track on Bad Religion's 1991 album *Suffer*, capturing the band's transition into a more mature, introspective phase while retaining their signature punk energy. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song reflects themes of disillusionment and the complexities of modern relationships, delivered through the band's characteristic melodic yet driving sound. The recording showcases the evolution of their songwriting, moving beyond simple protest anthems to explore personal vulnerability and social observation. As a staple of their discography, the track exemplifies the band's ability to blend raw emotion with catchy hooks, cementing their legacy in the alternative rock and punk revival movements of the early 1990s.