The band met at the University of Nottingham and within their first year together self-released their debut 'Noah' EP, performing at Reading & Leeds Festival. Their first album ‘5AM’, produced by Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, Foals, Two Door Cinema Club), broke through in 2015 spawning the US platinum single ‘I Found’.
They returned in 2017 with second album ‘For A Moment, I Was Lost’; soundtracking Meghan Markle’s final appearance in the US drama ‘Suits’ with their track ‘Fickle Game’, before following up with ‘The Assembly’ EP in 2018 and ‘Philophobia’ in 2019, with shows including London’s iconic Roundhouse and New York’s Music Hall of Williamsburg.
No Answers
Amber Run Lyrics
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And I knew you
Because you still smile in the same way
And I found you
And I called you
And through the crackle of the phone I heard you say...
That I've got no answers
Oh, that I've got no answers for you
And that I want you still
Like I always think that I will
But I've got no answers for you
For you...
For you...
For you...
And I know you
But I don't want to
Because people like you, you never change
And I forgive you
But can't forget you
Because the things you said, they rushed inside my brain
You said I got no answers
Oh no, I've got no answers
Oh no, I've got no answers for you
And that I want you still
Like I always think that I will
But I've got no answers for you
For you...
I'll find someone new, then I'll
I'll take what I want
Then I will leave you
A that you see at night
A shout down in the back of your mind
A talking, eh?
A silhouette
I'll be a romancer, your forgotten partner
I said I've got no answers for you
I've got no answers
I've got no answers
Oh no I've got no answers for you
And I want you still, like I always think that I will
But I've got no answers for you
The song "No Answers" by Amber Run explores the complicated feelings that arise after a relationship ends. The singer sees their former partner and realizes they still have feelings for them, but they also know that nothing has changed and that they cannot provide answers or solutions to the problems that led to their breakup. The phrase "And I knew you/Because you still smile in the same way" captures the sense of familiarity and attraction despite the knowledge that this person is ultimately unattainable. The repetition of the line "But I've got no answers for you" emphasizes the frustration and despair of feeling unable to fix what went wrong.
The second verse highlights the tension between forgiveness and lingering hurt. The singer claims to forgive their former partner, but cannot forget the pain caused by their words. The line "Because people like you, you never change" suggests that this is not the first time the singer has been hurt in this way, but they still struggle to let go. The final verse adds a more aggressive edge to the song, with the singer promising to move on and "take what I want" before ultimately acknowledging that they are still haunted by their unresolved emotions.
Overall, "No Answers" is a bittersweet ballad about the complexities of love and loss. The lyrics are simple yet effective, capturing the raw emotions of a breakup in a way that many listeners will be able to relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
And I saw you
As soon as I laid my eyes on you
And I knew you
I recognized you instantly
Because you still smile in the same way
Your smile hasn't changed a bit since the last time I saw you
And I found you
I located you after searching for a while
And I called you
I phoned you
And through the crackle of the phone I heard you say...
Despite the poor quality of the call, your voice came through and I heard you speak
That I've got no answers
I don't have the answers to what you're asking
Oh, that I've got no answers
I'm fully aware that I'm not able to give you the answers you're seeking
For you
In reference to your question specifically
And that I want you still
Despite everything, I still have feelings for you
Like I always think that I will
As a constant thought that lingers in my mind
But I've got no answers for you
However, I am unable to give you the answers you need
And I know you
I am familiar with who you are
But I don't want to
However, I am not interested in pursuing a further relationship
Because people like you, you never change
Your kind of personality is unlikely to change no matter what happens
And I forgive you
I have no ill feelings towards you for what you did or said in the past
But can't forget you
However, the memories and impact of your words still remain with me
Because the things you said, they rushed inside my brain
Your words affected me deeply and still linger in my mind
I'll find someone new, then I'll
I plan on moving on and finding someone else
I'll take what I want
I will do what's best for me in the future
Then I will leave you
I will leave you behind in the past
A that you see at night
A memory or thought that you have when in bed at night
A shout down in the back of your mind
An echoing thought that you can't get rid of and bothers you whenever it arises
A talking, eh?
A person who talks a lot
A silhouette
A shadow of someone who was once there but has now disappeared
I'll be a romancer, your forgotten partner
I will attempt to charm and romance someone new and forget you ever existed
I said I've got no answers for you
I have no solutions or responses to the questions and inquiries you have
Writer(s): Tomas Sperring, Felix Archer, William Jones, Joshua Keogh, Henry Wyeth
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexandra Victal.
I saw you
And I knew you
Because you still smile in the same way
I found you
And I called you
And through the crackle of the phone I heard you say...
I've got no answers
I've got no answers
I've got no answers for you
And I want you still
Like I always think that I will
But I've got no answers for you
For you. For you. For you
I know you
But I don't want to
Because people like you never change
I can forgive you
But I can't forget you
Because the things you said are etched inside my brain
You said
I've got no answers
I've got no answers
I've got no answers for you
And I want you still
Like I always think that I will
But I've got no answers for you
For you. For you
I'll find someone new
We'll shrug off our armour
I'll take what I want
And then I'll leave you
I'll be the shadow that you see at night
That shred of doubt in the back of your mind
A talking head. A silhouette
And I'll be your old romancer
Your forgotten partner
And still I'll have no answers for you
I've got no answers
I've got no answers
I've got no answers for you
And I want you still
Like I always think that I will
But I've got no answers for you
Michael Rocks
Amber Run is so underrated.
Gallagher
zack massey agreed
Mammal Man
Michael I used to think the same, but I have learned that this music that we listen, others can't take it, they cannot understand it, they are way more ignorant to hear beauty like this. So what Amber Run aimed at, they already have it I think. They are not underrated, they are gems like many other indie rock bands.
Marie
Mammal Man that's beautiful omg
Dylan Van Ommen
it's not ignorance sometimes, sometimes it's just that people know of this way of thinking but choose not to think so deeply because sometimes it's better to live the lie then get lost again and again in repetition.
Mammal Man
Dylan, you think living a lie will help you anyways?
Do you know how many times Earth tried to preserve life after so many volcanic eruptions and ice ages again and again? I will tell you, a lot of times.
The life we all live is already a lie and we don't know many things about it but we do know for certain that this lie will die one day, then why not try to make this lie more of a truth and reality, rather than thinking about money, sex and drugs?
MysticWolfMusic
This band is way too underrated. Everything they put out is amazing, and I have not once been disappointed by anything they've done. They are one of those bands that will always be present in my music library.
Suyitza Castillo
MysticWolfMusic Totaly agree with you
tomtombilo1
I too totally agree with Mysticwolf. And I totally agree with Suyitza Castillo for totally agreeing. Which I guess means we are in total agreement. Yay.
Dante Appling
People once said the same about Nickelback.