Discover the story of the song > Making Plans for Nigel – Nouvelle Vague

The song is about a person named Nigel and how others are making plans for them. The lyrics suggest that these plans are for Nigel's own good, and everyone wants Nigel to be happy in their work. Nigel may not be very talkative, but they are content with their job. Overall, the song is about the pressure put on people to conform to societal expectations and how it can be stifling for individual expression.