No Fate
A&1 Lyrics

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Lay with me, as the sun creeps through the trees
Maybe as the day recedes, we can find what we've been missing

I thought it was the beginning
With all of the grinning and sinning
That we were committing only to giving
And living in this newfound bliss
But all at once it was shattered, and none of it mattered

I gathered the pieces and tried to pick out the pattern
To figure out just why you turned from my kiss

If it isn't real enough, then give it up, don't lock it down
If it isn't real enough, then give it up and turn around

I give up, forgive, forget, then begin to reconstruct

I thought it was the beginning
With all of the grinning and sinning
That we were committing only to giving
And living in this newfound bliss

I thought I could make it better by writing a letter
But never decided whether us tethered together
Was ever what we both really wanted from this

If it isn't real enough, then give it up, don't lock it down (fake love, you can't fake love))
If it isn't real enough, then give it up and turn around

If it isn't real enough, it's not love lost, it was never found
If it isn't real enough, then why wake up just to wait around?

Maybe I'm just meant to be alone
And this is the world telling me so
Used to have some faith in fate
Now it's something I can't shake

Tell me, is it true, that thing they say?
"Good things come to those who wait"
But, while I'm collecting dust
All the good ones get swept up

Maybe I'm just meant to be alone
Maybe I'm just meant to be alone
Maybe I'm just meant to be alone (if it isn't real enough, then give it up and turn around)
Maybe I'm just meant to be alone

Maybe I'm just meant to be alone (if it isn't real enough, then give it up and turn around)
Maybe I'm just meant to be alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A&1's song "No Fate" explore the theme of romantic disillusionment and the idea of questioning one's fate in love. The song begins with an intimate image of two people lying together, as the sun filters through the trees. There is a sense of hope as they hope to find what they have been missing in each other. However, the initial excitement and happiness soon fade away.

The singer thought that their relationship was the start of something beautiful, filled with joy and desire. They were committed to giving and living in the newfound bliss they found together. But suddenly, everything falls apart, and nothing seems to matter anymore. The singer tries to make sense of why their partner turned away from their love, but cannot find answers. There is a sense of frustration and disappointment in the lyrics as they try to come to terms with the loss.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of authenticity in love. If the feelings and connection are not real enough, the singer suggests it is better to let go and move on. They acknowledge the pain of giving up, forgiving, and forgetting, but still, they have a willingness to start anew and rebuild.

As the song progresses, the singer begins to question their own fate in love. They wonder if they are meant to be alone, with the world seemingly confirming this belief. The lyrics reflect the conflict between holding onto hope and the fear of being left behind while waiting for something good to come. Ultimately, there is a resigned acceptance that maybe they are just meant to be alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Lay with me, as the sun creeps through the trees
Stay by my side as time passes and changes surround us

Maybe as the day recedes, we can find what we've been missing
Perhaps as the day comes to an end, we can discover what we have been lacking

I thought it was the beginning
I believed it marked the start of something special

With all of the grinning and sinning
Through all the happiness and mistakes

That we were committing only to giving
That we were dedicated to selflessness and generosity

And living in this newfound bliss
And experiencing this newfound state of happiness

But all at once it was shattered, and none of it mattered
Suddenly, everything fell apart, and none of it had any significance

I gathered the pieces and tried to pick out the pattern
I collected the broken fragments and attempted to find meaning

To figure out just why you turned from my kiss
To understand why you rejected my affection

If it isn't real enough, then give it up, don't lock it down
If our love lacks authenticity, let it go instead of holding onto it

I give up, forgive, forget, then begin to reconstruct
I surrender, forgive, let go of the past, and start rebuilding

I thought I could make it better by writing a letter
I believed I could improve the situation by expressing my thoughts in writing

But never decided whether us tethered together
But I never determined if being emotionally connected was what we truly wanted

Was ever what we both really wanted from this
Was truly our desire in this relationship

If it isn't real enough, then give it up, don't lock it down
If our love lacks authenticity, let it go instead of holding onto it

If it isn't real enough, it's not love lost, it was never found
If our love wasn't genuine, it wasn't lost but rather nonexistent

If it isn't real enough, then why wake up just to wait around?
If our love lacks authenticity, why bother waking up every day to wait for something that may never come?

Maybe I'm just meant to be alone
Perhaps I am destined to be on my own

And this is the world telling me so
And this is the indication the world is giving me

Used to have some faith in fate
I used to believe in the power of destiny

Now it's something I can't shake
Now it's something I cannot let go of

Tell me, is it true, that thing they say?
Can you confirm if the saying is true?

"Good things come to those who wait"
"Positive outcomes come to those who are patient"

But, while I'm collecting dust
However, while I am being neglected or forgotten

All the good ones get swept up
All the exceptional individuals are taken by someone else

Maybe I'm just meant to be alone
Perhaps I am destined to be on my own