No Good
DJ Nu-Mark Lyrics


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I set out to wander
Up lonely man street
Where faith and devotion,
I would hopefully meet

I went there with nothing
Packed as light as I could
And you begged me to stay,
Though you knew,

Baby I'm no good
I'll love you forever
You'll stay in my heart
But all that I wanted

Was doomed from the start
I thought you could save me
Well if anyone could
But I knew that you knew all along

Baby I'm no good
Not once was I faithful,
I cheated and lied
I know that you loved me

But my hands, they were tied
I followed the voices
Like a weak man should
And I guess they were right about me,

Baby I'm no good
In the end when I've fallen
Face down in the rain
And you come back to ask me

What I lost, what I gained
I'd probably answer
I did all that I could
But it wasn't that much I'm afraid,

Baby I'm no good




No it wasn't that much I'm afraid
Baby I'm no good

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from DJ Nu-Mark's song "No Good" explore the singer's self-awareness of their own flawed nature and their inability to maintain a healthy and faithful relationship.


In the first verse, the singer describes setting off on a journey to find faith and devotion on a street called "lonely man street." They have nothing with them and are hoping to find something meaningful. However, despite the pleas of their partner who knows their true nature, the singer admits that they are no good. This suggests that they have a history of making poor choices and causing harm in relationships.


The second verse reveals that the singer has not been faithful in their past relationships, as they confess to cheating and lying. Despite their partner's love for them, the singer felt compelled to follow the "voices" that influenced their actions. It becomes clear that the singer lacks the strength to resist their temptations and is aware of their weak character.


The third and fourth verses reflect on the consequences of their actions. The singer acknowledges that they have fallen and lost something in the process. When asked about what they have gained, the singer admits that they did not do much to rectify their behavior or contribute positively to the relationship. They are resigned to the fact that they are no good and may never be able to change.


Overall, these lyrics present a portrayal of a flawed individual who struggles with fidelity and has a deep self-awareness of their shortcomings. The singer recognizes the harm they have caused in relationships and acknowledges that they are not capable of being a good partner.


Line by Line Meaning

I set out to wander
I embarked on a journey to explore and search for something


Up lonely man street
Along a desolate path where many lost souls tread


Where faith and devotion, I would hopefully meet
In the hopes of encountering strong beliefs and unwavering commitment


I went there with nothing
I had no possessions or attachments


Packed as light as I could
Carrying only the bare minimum


And you begged me to stay, Though you knew,
Even though you were aware of the truth,


Baby I'm no good
I am incapable of being a good partner or person


I'll love you forever
I will always have love for you


You'll stay in my heart
You will forever occupy a special place in my heart


But all that I wanted
However, my desires and aspirations


Was doomed from the start
Were destined to fail from the beginning


I thought you could save me
I believed you had the power to rescue me


Well if anyone could
If anyone had the ability to


But I knew that you knew all along
Deep down, I was aware that you were fully aware as well


Not once was I faithful, I cheated and lied
I never remained loyal; instead, I betrayed and deceived


I know that you loved me
I am aware of your love for me


But my hands, they were tied
Yet, I felt powerless to change my ways


I followed the voices
I succumbed to the voices or influences around me


Like a weak man should
Just as a feeble individual would typically do


And I guess they were right about me,
And I suppose those voices were correct in their judgment of me


In the end when I've fallen
Ultimately, when I have reached a point of failure


Face down in the rain
Emotionally broken and defeated, lying in the pouring rain


And you come back to ask me
And you return to inquire from me


What I lost, what I gained
About what I have lost and gained in my journey


I'd probably answer
I would likely respond


I did all that I could
I exerted my utmost effort


But it wasn't that much I'm afraid,
Although, unfortunately, it wasn't a significant amount


No it wasn't that much I'm afraid
No, I regretfully admit it wasn't a substantial endeavor


Baby I'm no good
My dear, I am simply incapable of being a decent person




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Magic Morley

Honestly one of my all time favorite mixes...Thank you Nu Mark!! Please keep blessing us with your skills!

Mark Padden

DOPE. If you don’t dig the mix you’re wrong.

Tomi.Es

one of the best mixes i heard in the last 20 years !

Mitchell Kiggins

one of the? THE BEST.

Vmiester Shishcabob

No one's gonna be able to top this one Uncle Nu. Hands down best mix for years to come.

Asian Hobbit Shaving

DEAR UNCLE NU, I have been following you for 20+years, through the J5(with Cut Chemist), even seen your red bull turntablism performances. OHEMMGEE. A video with BaBu (Beat Junkies), and "Tropicalifornia". Amazing musicality/development...

Gordon Shumway

Deadly when this first dropped and still deadly. Cheers UncleNu

cb33

Just keep doin you DJ Nu-Mark. We love it!

Wilaaaaaay

Awesome mix man, enjoyed every second of it!

Sydney Hip Hop Head

Soooo good! Been pumpin this in the gym on unsuspecting heads

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