The song "Bukowski" by 1990nowhere is about a person reflecting on their life and the choices they've made. The lyrics talk about feeling like an intellectual because they've read Bukowski, a well-known writer, and hoping that a horoscope is right about a potential romantic relationship. The chorus speaks to the desire to avoid regret and self-hatred, and the acknowledgment of not fully experiencing things, such as not reading the endings of borrowed books. The second verse describes the feeling of loneliness and the distraction of being online instead of engaging in real-life experiences. There's a sense of longing for connection, but feeling inadequate or not fast enough to keep up with someone else. The bridge touches on the disconnect between living life and being absorbed in technology, and the frustration of feeling ignored. The lyrics reference feeling like the leader of a group of regrets, and the realization that they are partially to blame for their situation. The final chorus expresses a desire to save oneself from sorrow and regret, and the intention to finally read the endings of the borrowed books. Overall, the song captures the struggle of introspection, self-doubt, and the quest for meaningful connections.
