Loyal to None
Beatsteaks Lyrics


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All the people say have a nice day (yes, sir)
What they mean, man, I don't care
What they say, don't wanna hear it no more
It's just a trick to keep me out of the door

I don't need it
I don't want it
I don't feel it

They try to keep me in their line
They just want me to do it fucking fine
All I want to say is "Fuck you all"
I am not your stupid doll

Wuh
Ah-uh, Smack Smash, oh, oh, oh
Smack Smash
I'll say "Smack Smash"
No, no, no, no Smack Smash
Oh, Smack Smash
Smack, smack, smack

I don't need it
I don't want it
I don't feel it
Don't wanna have it
I don't need it




I don't want it
I don't feel it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beatsteaks's song Loyal to None are an expression of frustration towards the societal expectation of polite and friendly behavior. The singer conveys a sense of detachment from the superficial niceties that people often use as a facade to hide their true intentions. He dismisses the cliched phrase "have a nice day" as meaningless, and states that he doesn't care about what people mean when they say it. He further expresses his disinterest in hearing it anymore, as it appears to be a ploy to prevent him from entering their circle.


The singer then proceeds to assert his independence and defiance against the pressure to conform. He affirms that he doesn't need, want, or feel the need to fit in with their expectations. He feels that people are trying to manipulate and control him by keeping him in their line, and they only want him to do it well. He concludes by declaring his rejection of their authority and distancing himself from the idea of being a mere puppet to their whims.


In essence, Loyal to None is a song about breaking free from the shackles of societal norms and standing up against the pressure to conform. The lyrics express a sense of empowerment and individualism that encourages listeners to embrace their unique identities and resist the lure of approval-seeking behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

All the people say have a nice day
Many people say have a nice day as a formality


What they mean man I don't care
I do not care about their true intentions when they recommend I have a nice day


What they say don't want to hear it no more
I do not want to hear their meaningless words anymore


It's just a trick to keep me out of the door
Their words are only meant to distract me so that I do not leave


I don't need it
I do not require their empty words


I don't want it
I do not want to hear their words anymore


I don't feel it
Their words do not evoke any emotion in me


Then try to keep me in their line
They attempt to keep me in line and under their control


They just want me to do it fucking fine
They only care about me fulfilling their expectations perfectly


All I want to say is fuck you all
I am frustrated and angry at them all


I am not your stupid doll
I will not be controlled or manipulated like a mere object




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bernd Kurtzke, Arnim Teutoburg, Thomas Goetz, Peter Baumann Duese, Torsten Fluppi Scholz

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