No Good
Dési Ducrot Lyrics
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A love song last night
I wanted to because he really does
Make me smile
But then I thought of you
And now I got the blues
It would have been a happy song
‘Til he got here and I think
He’s craved one for a while
But I ain’t smiling now
I’m spiraling down
Because my pockets are empty and this isn’t love
Pour myself another drink because I really wish it was
I wish that I could sing to him
What I sang to you
Now all I’ve got is half a heart
Why don’t you take that too
I’m just no good
I’m just no good
Because my pockets are empty and I think it was love
Pour myself another drink because I really wish it was enough
I really wish it was enough
I am faking it
Why am I always taking things
I cannot possess
Can I wash away
The dirt off this lying face
I don’t think I can
I wish that I could sing to him
And he wouldn’t hear
The voice that I put on to mask
All that I hold dear
I sing too loud
Just to drown you out
Because my pockets are empty and I know it was love
Pour myself a couple drinks because I really wish it was enough
I am faking it
Why am I always taking things
I cannot possess
Could I be breaking him
I wish that I could leave my sins
With some holy man
I am faking it
Why am I always taking things
I cannot possess
Can I wash away
The dirt off this lying face
I don’t think I can
The lyrics to Dési Ducrot's song "No Good" convey a sense of longing, regret, and inner conflict. The singer expresses a desire to have written a love song for someone who makes them smile, but ultimately feels weighed down by thoughts of another person, causing them to feel melancholic ("Now I got the blues"). This duality of emotions is reflected in the juxtaposition of wanting to share happiness with the new person while being unable to shake off the feelings for the previous one.
The lyrics touch upon themes of unrequited love and emotional emptiness, as the singer laments their financial struggles and questions the authenticity of their feelings - "Because my pockets are empty and this isn’t love." The act of pouring another drink symbolizes seeking solace or temporary distraction from the pain of unfulfilled desires and uncertainties about love.
The singer hints at a sense of guilt and self-awareness regarding their inability to fully commit to the new relationship, admitting to "faking it" and "always taking things I cannot possess." This internal conflict leads to a sense of self-doubt and questioning of their own actions, as well as the impact it may have on others ("Could I be breaking him").
The repeated refrain "I am faking it" reinforces the idea of the singer trying to navigate their own inadequacies and struggles with authenticity. The desire to cleanse themselves of past mistakes and deceptive behaviors is juxtaposed with a sense of resignation towards their own flaws and inability to change ("Can I wash away the dirt off this lying face / I don’t think I can"). Overall, the lyrics of "No Good" explore the complexities of love, regret, and self-deception, painting a poignant portrait of inner turmoil and longing for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that I had written him
I regret not expressing my feelings to him
A love song last night
A heartfelt song dedicated to him
I wanted to because he really does
I felt the desire because he truly makes me happy
Make me smile
Brings joy to my life
But then I thought of you
But memories of you came flooding back
And now I got the blues
Now I am feeling sad
It would have been a happy song
It would have been a cheerful tune
For me to kill some time
To pass the time pleasantly
‘Til he got here and I think
Until he arrived and I believe
He’s craved one for a while
He has been longing for a song for some time
But I ain’t smiling now
But now I am not happy
I’m spiraling down
I am descending into sadness
Because my pockets are empty and this isn’t love
Because I am lacking something and this is not love
Pour myself another drink because I really wish it was
Drink to numb the pain, wishing it was love
I wish that I could sing to him
I wish I could express my feelings to him
What I sang to you
Like I did to you
Now all I’ve got is half a heart
Now I only have a broken heart
Why don’t you take that too
Why don't you take the remaining piece of my heart
I’m just no good
I am not good enough
Because my pockets are empty and I think it was love
Because I lack something and I think it was love
Pour myself another drink because I really wish it was enough
Drink again, hoping it will be sufficient
I am faking it
I am pretending
Why am I always taking things
Why do I constantly take what I can't have
I cannot possess
I cannot have
Can I wash away
Can I cleanse
The dirt off this lying face
The deception from my face
I don’t think I can
I don't believe I can
And he wouldn’t hear
And he wouldn't notice
The voice that I put on to mask
The facade I use to hide
All that I hold dear
What I truly care about
I sing too loud
I sing with too much force
Just to drown you out
To silence my inner thoughts
Because my pockets are empty and I know it was love
Because I lack something and I know it was love
Pour myself a couple drinks because I really wish it was enough
Drink more to fill the void, wishing it was sufficient
Could I be breaking him
Might I be causing him pain
I wish that I could leave my sins
Wish I could let go of my mistakes
With some holy man
Through a spiritual figure
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dési Ducrot, Marg van Eenbergen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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