"No One" was written by Alyson Michalka, Amanda Michalka, and C. Tornes. It was produced by Daniel James, Leah Haywood, and Jon Lind.
No One
Aly & A.J. Lyrics
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Trying to find myself
I feel like a guitar that's never played
While someone strum away
And I ask myself
Who do I want to be?
Do I want to throw away the key
And I tell myself
No one
No one
Don't want to be no one
But me
You are moving through the crowd
Trying to find yourself
Feel like a doll left on a shelf
Will someone take you down?
And you ask yourself
Who do I want to be?
Do I want to throw away the key
And invent a whole me
Go tell yourself
No one
No one
Don't want to be
No one
But me
Can life hang itself on the shadows of the wall?
You turn the light on to erase it all
You wonder what its like to not feel worthless
So open all the blinds and draw the curtains
No one
No one
Don't want to be
No one
But me
Well you're moving through the crowd
Aly & A.J.'s song "No One" is a song that explores feelings of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The song speaks to the experience of trying to find one's place in the world and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The lyrics express a feeling of being lost, of feeling like a guitar that has never been played, or like a doll left on a shelf. Throughout the song, the singers ask themselves who they want to be and contemplate whether they should throw away the key and invent a new identity. However, they ultimately come to the conclusion that they don't want to be anyone else but themselves.
The lyrics to "No One" are relatable to anyone who has ever struggled with finding their own identity or fitting in. The song encourages listeners to embrace and accept their true selves, rather than trying to be someone else. The metaphors of the guitar and the doll add depth to the lyrics and help to paint a picture of the singer's struggle to find themselves. The lines "Can life hang itself on the shadows of the wall? / You turn the light on to erase it all" speak to the idea that it is possible to overcome feelings of worthlessness and find a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I am moving through the crowd
I am making my way through a mass of people
Trying to find myself
Attempting to discover my own true identity
I feel like a guitar that's never played
I sense like an instrument that is never used or acknowledged
While someone strum away
Someone else is enjoying the benefits that I am capable of providing
And I ask myself
I enquire of myself
Who do I want to be?
Which version of myself do I wish to embody?
Do I want to throw away the key
Do I want to abandon my current existence?
And invent a whole new me
And fabricate an entirely new persona for myself
And I tell myself
And I command myself
No one
No other person
No one
No other person
Don't want to be no one
I do not wish to be an anonymous individual
But me
Unless it is solely me
You are moving through the crowd
You are journeying through a throng of people
Trying to find yourself
Attempting to discover your own true identity
Feel like a doll left on a shelf
You sense like a lifeless plaything that has been abandoned on a shelf
Will someone take you down?
Will someone have mercy on you?
And you ask yourself
You question yourself
Who do I want to be?
Which version of myself do I wish to embody?
Do I want to throw away the key
Do I want to abandon my current existence?
And invent a whole me
And fabricate an entirely new persona for myself
Go tell yourself
Tell yourself
No one
No other person
No one
No other person
Don't want to be
I do not wish to become
No one
No other person
But me
Unless it is solely me
Can life hang itself on the shadows of the wall?
Is it feasible for life to depend on the shadows of the wall?
You turn the light on to erase it all
You illuminate everything to erase it
You wonder what its like to not feel worthless
You speculate about what it feels like to not be devoid of worth
So open all the blinds and draw the curtains
Thus, unlock all the binds and pull the curtains
No one
No other person
No one
No other person
Don't want to be
I do not wish to become
No one
No other person
But me
Unless it is solely me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLOS TORNES, AMANDA JOY MICHALKA, ALYSON MICHALKA
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I am moving through the crowd
Trying to find myself
Feel like a guitar that's never played
Will someone strum away?
[Chorus:]
And I ask myself
Who do I wanna be?
Do I wanna throw away the key?
and invent a whole new me
and I tell myself
No One, No One
Don't wanna be
No One
But me..
You are moving through the crowd
Trying to find yourself
Feelin' like a doll left on a shelf
Will someone take you down?
[Chorus:]
And you ask yourself
Who do I wanna be?
Do I wanna throw away the key?
and invent a whole new me
Gotta tell yourself
No One, No One
Don't wanna be
No One
But me..
Your life plays out on the shadows of the wall
You turn the light on to erase it all
You wonder what it's like to not feel worthless
So open all the blinds and all the curtains
No One, No One
Don't wanna be
No One
But me..
We are moving through the crowd...
@314jeepsnmopars3
Almost a 28 year old dude and still love this song. Brings back memories of such a simpler time, I feel like I'm not alone here. Lol
@EvIsFierce
😌🤍🤍🤍 You deserve to feel that support
@pxndxchik14
Heheh I’m 30 and love this
@oreoconsushi1848
26 here ! and same
@pyrfectly_obsessed4031
31 female and same.
@victormadriz7008
29 here 🙌🏻✨
@cjburns7926
😭 I miss my teenage years...here I am 33...listening to this piece of nostalgia..
@tonnialinnen9995
Me too, I’m 26! 🥹🥺
@CherryFrog321
I am 31 now and still remember how much I loved their music when I was 13. Definitely takes me back to simpler times. ❤️
@PatriStarlight
Guys❤ you were alive for 5, 10, 13, and now 33. That is the time your heart has been beating.. it doesnt mean your teenage years and childhood are over, they are part of your new season ❤ when you love, you dont grow old but young. Keep dreaming and enjoying the beautiful version of you that is here to make the world a brighter place. We need our 13 and 15 years old self to remind us again how to be US, how to dream! How to believe! ❤🎉🎉🎉 who is smiling with me?