NO WAY
Darren Criss Lauren Lopez Joey Richter & Bonnie Gruesen Lyrics
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I′m in control, commander and master.
Lady Fate, creating disaster--
But she ain't the boss of me!
A head-on collision with a catastrophic setback
Makes you either wanna get lost, or get back.
I choose the latter; let′s not forget that
We hold the cards this time,
There's no way
I′m gonna take another option,
No way I am gonna settle with a loss!
No way I′m gonna sit around and watch,
There's no, no way...
There′s no way
You're gonna find me in the background,
No damn way you gonna see me satisfied!
No way they′re ever gonna make me back down,
No, no way...
There's no way!
Home field advantage,
The upper hand is ours,
So the game is on!
The clock ticks,
But we′ve got our tricks
To fuss with and fix what wrong
Let's wake up and go, guys,
Take out the bad guys,
Break out your mad eyes--
YEAH!
We'll take it on together,
We′re stronger and we′re better
And if there's a problem--
There′s no way
We're gonna leave it up to chance,
There′s no damn way we're gonna go without a fight!
No way you gonna see us on on our ass,
There′s no, no way...
There's no way
We're gonna settle with sorrow,
Leave right now if you think this ain′t real!
Today, not waitin′ for tomorrow!
No, no way there's no way,
No, no way there′s no way,
No, no way there's no way,
There′s no way!
The lyrics of "No Way" convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening verse indicates the presence of inner conflict, with racing thoughts and a fast-beating heart suggestive of anxiety or nervousness. Nevertheless, the singer asserts their control, proclaiming themselves "commander and master" of their own fate instead of being at the mercy of Lady Fate's whims. The phrase "creating disaster" reveals a belief that fate is not always kind, but the singer remains unfazed, insisting that fate does not have the final say ("she ain't the boss of me!").
The second verse builds on this idea of taking charge, describing a situation where a setback might give rise to a desire to give up or escape. However, the singer chooses the opposite path, expressing confidence that they and their team hold the winning hand in a game where the stakes are high. The chorus serves as a rallying cry, emphasizing the idea that there is "no way" the singer will accept failure or back down in the face of opposition. The bridge further strengthens this conviction, portraying the singer as a leader who encourages their team to "wake up and go" and take on whatever challenges arise.
Overall, "No Way" is a song about tapping into one's inner strength, overcoming obstacles, and refusing to accept defeat. Its lyrics serve as a source of inspiration for anyone facing a difficult situation or feeling uncertain about the outcome of a struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind is racing, but my heart, it beats faster.
I may be anxious, but my determination is strong.
I′m in control, commander and master.
I am in charge of my own fate.
Lady Fate, creating disaster--
Random chance can cause chaos.
But she ain't the boss of me!
I am not controlled by fate.
A head-on collision with a catastrophic setback
A major obstacle has appeared.
Makes you either wanna get lost, or get back.
I have a choice: give up or fight.
I choose the latter; let′s not forget that
I choose to fight.
We hold the cards this time,
We control the situation.
So there's no need to bitch or whine!
Complaining won't solve anything.
There's no way
I′m gonna take another option,
I won't back down or choose an easier path.
No way I am gonna settle with a loss!
I won't accept defeat.
No way I′m gonna sit around and watch,
I won't be passive or let others make decisions for me.
There's no, no way...
I am determined to succeed.
There′s no way
You're gonna find me in the background,
I won't be a mere observer.
No damn way you gonna see me satisfied!
I won't settle for mediocrity.
No way they′re ever gonna make me back down,
I won't give up or be intimidated.
No, no way...
My resolve is strong.
Home field advantage,
We have the upper hand.
The upper hand is ours,
We are in control.
So the game is on!
We are ready to face the challenge.
The clock ticks,
Time is running out.
But we′ve got our tricks
We have a plan.
To fuss with and fix what wrong
To correct any mistakes.
Let's wake up and go, guys,
Take out the bad guys,
Break out your mad eyes--
YEAH!
Let's be bold and fearless in our pursuit of victory.
We'll take it on together,
We′re stronger and we′re better
We are united and stronger as a team.
And if there's a problem--
We are prepared to face any obstacle.
There′s no way
We're gonna leave it up to chance,
We won't rely on luck.
No damn way we're gonna go without a fight!
We will fight to the end.
No way you gonna see us on on our ass,
We won't be defeated.
There′s no, no way...
We are determined to win.
We're gonna settle with sorrow,
We won't accept sadness or defeat.
Leave right now if you think this ain′t real!
We are serious and won't back down.
Today, not waitin′ for tomorrow!
We are not procrastinating.
No, no way there's no way,
No, no way there′s no way,
Our determination is unwavering.
There′s no way!
We will succeed no matter what.
Writer(s): Francis Eg White, Lauren Pritchard
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MantisSage
I really, really want to hear Lauren sing a full song- I'm falling in love with her and her voice.
@RelativeDepravity
One of the best songs in the entire play, for sure! Thanks so much for uploading.
@lasatern
I've come to a decision. Darren Criss is a freakin' musical genius.
@ParamoreFueled
OMG THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING THESE!!!
@theJJcomedycrew
I saw this on SPACE TOUR!!!! It was amazing!!! it was dylan, joe, joey and brian!!!! WOOOT!!!
@Nattlesnake1
i just watched the musical and the sequel...this makes me tear up that its over...thumbs up if they NEED to make a threequel
@victoriabill1309
I am obsessed with this song! That stupid disliker! That's absurd!
@dragonAT
@kookykatlyn this song is actually on iTunes. They put it on their Starkid album so you can buy it from there!
@MaraBaelish
"I less than three this song! " <--- I freakin' stared at this sentence for about a minute before I got it. XD You make me laugh. Lol.
@Jokerlund646
They should do a Starkid tribute episode on glee.