FAWM: "No One"

No One

2025 by @dhiatt

Liner Notes

I had gotten some positive feedback on my vocal harmonies, so I thought I'd lean into it a bit more with a full-on Alice in Chains vibe... which is maybe why I ended up writing in 7/4 (see, Dirt).

Lyrics are inspired by the poem "Immortality" aka "Do not stand at my grave and weep"

#alternativerock #oddtimesignature

Lyrics

I’m not here anymore I can’t take your call I’m not the man I used to be I am no one at all

I’m not awake Nor am I asleep I am not a body lying in a grave I am no one at all

But if I’m anywhere

I’m the rain on your face The gray of the sky The warmth of the sun on your skin When you smile I’m the pain in your eyes I’m the feeling you get When you say your goodbyes

Do you think I hear you when you say my name Did you really think I responded Why are you talking about what I would have wanted I am no one at all

But if I’m anywhere

I’m the rain on your face The gray of the sky The warmth of the sun on your skin When you smile I’m the pain in your eyes I’m the feeling you get When you say your goodbyes

Did you already forget Did you already move on Did you find something else To fit that hole shaped like me Remember: I can’t take offense I hope it fills the void

I’m the rain on your face The gray of the sky The warmth of the sun on your skin When you smile I’m the pain in your eyes I’m just the feeling you get When you say goodbye

Comments

@torniojaws 2025

Very cool, almost gravy (grave 😀 ) mood overall. Ticks all the boxes for a song I tag as "movie theater before the movie" music ;)

@timfatchenMod 2025

That's a wondrous chorus. Harmonies are great, had to count to get the count right but it's seamless (I'm just an obsessive). Glad I ventured in, even without my comb and tissue.

@newukenewyork 2025

I didn't even realize I was nodding my head along in 7/4 as it begun. Really well done! And, yes, the harmonies are terrific, as are the instrumental transitions.

@dsimons 2025

The harmonies grabbed me right away. The guitar work (as always) is great and it compliments the vocals really well. I even listened again to hear the drums more closely. You really create a nice sound. The melody is going to be in my head all day. Very memorable. The lyrics are dark and disturbingly true.

@siasa 2025

Might be worth centering the two vocals instead of panning left and right, but the harmonies work, the lyrics are superb, and proper guitar. Really proper. I salute you, sir!

@lmnomusic 2025

love the chains vibe. i wish i was better at harmonizing. wish i was better at singing for that matter haha. i love that you’re keeping that style alive. props to you, sir. great guitar work as well.