Tor recently … Read Full Bio ↴Billy Nomates is the solo music project of Tor Maries.
Tor recently joined with Invada, and her first single "No" was released in March 2020, gaining huge support from BBC 6 Music.
Tor has been involved with various bands / music projects across [placefrom]Bristol[/placefrom] and the south prior to starting Billy Nomates just over a year ago. She hopes to embark on her debut tour next year.
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Billy Nomates Lyrics
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No to your nothing existence
No I don't think it looks better
Yes we are stronger together
No I won't die on your floor
No I'm not righteous anymore
No I don't fit in your pocket
I won't shave everything off i'm not twelve
No to your ivory towers
No's gunna start a war
So die if you think its worth fighting for
Everybody twist for me
Well c'mon and crack your knees honey
Bend your back'a please baby
No
Everybody twist for me
Well c'mon and crack your knees honey
Bend your back'a please baby
No
No when they don't hear the awnser
Be nobody tiny dancer
Yes I am the same as him
No I don't feel like celebrating
Yes its true what they say sometimes
No to protein shakes and mirrors
Yes to running at night fearless
No to the digital narrative
No to the pointless comparatives
You have my word
Everybody twist for me
Well c'mon and crack your knees honey
Bend your back'a please baby
No
Everybody twist for me
Well c'mon and crack your knees honey
Bend your back'a please baby
The song "No" by Billy Nomates is a rejection of societal norms and expectations. The song is a declaration of personal agency and resistance against conformity. The repeated phrase "No" in the chorus serves as a way of saying "I don't agree with what you're saying or how you want me to act."
The first verse is an assertive rejection of someone who is trying to control the singer. The lines "No to your nothing existence" and "No I won't die on your floor" suggest that the person is trying to make the singer feel small and insignificant. However, the singer is unwilling to comply and says that they are "stronger together" with like-minded individuals.
The second verse continues with the theme of rejecting societal expectations. The line "No I won't shave everything off I'm not twelve" speaks to the pressure on women to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. The singer is saying that they won't change themselves to fit in. The line "No to the digital narrative" suggests a rejection of social media and the way it shapes our lives.
Overall, the song is a powerful declaration of individuality and resistance against societal pressures to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
No is the greatest resistance
Saying 'no' is the ultimate way to resist against something.
No to your nothing existence
I won't acknowledge or validate your meaningless existence.
No I don't think it looks better
I have my own opinion and I don't think what you're suggesting is an improvement.
Yes we are stronger together
When we work together, we become stronger.
No I won't die on your floor
I will not let you take advantage of me and I will not succumb to your control.
No I'm not righteous anymore
I refuse to pretend to be perfect or morally superior.
No I don't fit in your pocket
I can't be easily controlled or manipulated.
I won't shave everything off i'm not twelve
I don't feel pressured to conform to conventional standards of appearance.
Yes I'm gunna put in the hours
I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals.
No to your ivory towers
I will not support or participate in a system of elitism or exclusivity.
No's gunna start a war
My refusal to comply will spark conflict.
So die if you think its worth fighting for
If you think your cause is worth dying for, then go ahead and fight for it.
Everybody twist for me
I am asking for people's attention.
Well c'mon and crack your knees honey
I want people to show me physical enthusiasm.
Bend your back'a please baby
I want people to work hard for me.
No when they don't hear the awnser
If they don't listen, then the answer is 'no'.
Be nobody tiny dancer
Don't try to conform and fit in.
Yes I am the same as him
I am not inferior to anyone.
No I don't feel like celebrating
I am not in the mood to celebrate.
Yes its true what they say sometimes
Sometimes common sayings have truth to them.
No to protein shakes and mirrors
I don't need to rely on supplements or appearance to feel strong.
Yes to running at night fearless
I find strength and confidence in doing things that others might find scary.
No to the digital narrative
I reject the narrative that technology and social media is the best way to connect with others.
No to the pointless comparatives
I won't engage in comparisons that have no benefit.
You have my word
I promise to stick to what I've said.
Writer(s): Tor Maries
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