Walk a Thin Line

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Originally Posted by elle

wait, are you saying ain't used in many and all rock songs is bad grammar?

Oh no, dont get me wrong. I have absolutely no issues with ain't and nothin etc.
My issue is I have no idea what he is trying to say;

No one said nothin'/nothing actually implies that everyone said something.
So does he mean just that?- that everyone spoke up and commented. I'd suggest that isn't the case as the previous line says no one was listening. If no one was listening then it isnt likely they would say anything.

This would suggest he actually means 'no one said anything', ie, everyone remained quiet and didn't talk.
...but as I said, 'no one said nothin' doesnt mean that.
Its a double negative and my English teacher would be turning in her grave...although, I'm sure she's still alive.