You want it all, you want it all
(No compromise, no compromise)
You want it all, you want it all

You want it all, you want it all
(No compromise, no compromise)
You want it all, you want it all

Just another victim baby, left dead
Watch you burn the bodies in your haste to get ahead
Spread your lies, spread your lies
Spread your lies, spread your lies
(Spread your lies, no compromise)

You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)
You need it all, everything
No compromise

In another vision you were lost for days
(No compromise)
Never learned the language, easier to walk away
Spread your lies, spread your lies
(Spread your lies, spread your lies)
Spread your lies, spread your lies
(Spread your lies, spread your lies)

You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)
You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)

You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)
You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)

If you want it all, you gotta let it go
If you want it all, let love flow
(Let it flow)
If you want it all, you gotta let it go
(Let it flow, let it flow)
If you want it all, let it flow
(Let love flow)

No compromise

You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)
You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)

You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)
You want it all, everything
No compromise
(No compromise)

You want it all, you want it all, you want it all
(No compromise)
You want it all, you want it all, you want it all
(No compromise)

Overall Meaning

The song "No Compromise" by Paul Oakenfold is about the idea of living in a world where people will do anything to get ahead, even if it means stepping on others or spreading lies. The song acknowledges the desire to have it all - success, power, and love - but highlights the importance of not compromising one's values in pursuit of these things. The chorus repeats the phrase "You want it all, everything; No compromise" emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself.

The second verse paints a picture of someone who is lost and unable to communicate due to not learning the language. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a person who is lost in their pursuit of success and power, and instead of trying to connect with others and learn from them, they choose to walk away and spread lies to get ahead.

The bridge of the song offers a solution to this with the lyrics "If you want it all, you gotta let it go; If you want it all, let love flow." This suggests that the key to having it all is by letting go of the desire for power and success, and allowing love to guide one's path.

Overall, "No Compromise" by Paul Oakenfold is a commentary on the negative aspects of the human desire for power and success, and provides a reminder to stay true to oneself and not compromise one's values in pursuit of those things.

Line by Line Meaning

You want it all, you want it all
You desire everything that you possibly can.

(No compromise, no compromise)
You're determined to have it all without having to make any concessions or give anything up.

Just another victim baby, left dead
You're like any other person who ended up losing out, failed or was defeated.

Watch you burn the bodies in your haste to get ahead
You didn't hesitate to harm or hurt people close to you in your quest to succeed fast.

Spread your lies, spread your lies
You propagate falsehoods about yourself and others in order to get what you want.

Spread your lies, no compromise
You'll do whatever it takes to make sure your lies are believed, even if it means not compromising any aspect of your persona.

You want it all, everything
You seriously and absolutely want everything you can have.

No compromise
You're unwilling to make any concessions whatsoever.

(No compromise)
You won't budge from your no-compromise stance.

In another vision you were lost for days
Once, during a vision, you wandered around aimlessly for several days.

Never learned the language, easier to walk away
You never learned how to talk the talk or walk the walk needed to succeed and thus left after finding the going too hard.

(Spread your lies, spread your lies)
Your dishonesty knows no bounds.

You want it all, you want it all
You crave everything and nothing less.

If you want it all, you gotta let it go
You need to free yourself from any negativity in order to get what should be rightfully yours.

If you want it all, let love flow
Once you let go of any negative emotions, you'll find that success will come naturally.

(Let it flow)
Let positive thoughts and actions flow through you to help you be successful.

(Let it flow, let it flow)
Continue to let positive thoughts and actions course through you over extended periods of time.

(Let love flow)
Keep on letting love and positivity fuel you to success.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANTHONY CRAWFORD, CLIFFORD MAGRETO, IAN GREEN, PAUL OAKENFOLD

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