No Surprise -16
Daughtry Lyrics
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And now I think that I've got it all down
And as I say it louder, I love how it sounds
Cause I'm not taking the easy way out
Not wrappin' this in ribbons
Shouldn't have to give a reason why
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time we'll find this was no surprise
It came out like a river once I let it out
When I thought that I wouldn't know how
Held onto it forever, just pushing it down
Felt so good to let go of it now
Not wrapping this in ribbons
Shouldn't have to give a reason why
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
I can't believe that I stayed till today
There's nothing here in this heart left to borrow
There's nothing here in this soul left to say
Don't be surprised when we hate this tomorrow
God knows we tried to find an easier way
Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time we'll find this was no surprise
Our favorite place we used to go
The warm embrace that no one knows
The loving look that's left your eyes
That's why this comes as no,
As no surprise
If I could see the future and how this plays out
I bet it's better than where we are now
But after going through this
It's easier to see the reason why
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
I can't believe that I stayed till today
(stayed till today)
Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time we'll find this was no surprise
The kiss goodnight, it comes with me
Both wrong and right, our memories
The whispering before we sleep,
Just one more thing that you can't keep
Our favorite place we used to go
The warm embrace that no one knows
The loving look that's left your eyes
But I know in time we'll find this was no surprise
Daughtry's song "No Surprise" is a powerful anthem about coming to terms with a failing relationship. The opening lines of the song show the singer's sense of determination and underlying fear as they express their desire to be honest and forthcoming with their significant other about the state of their relationship. The chorus echoes this sentiment as the singer acknowledges that their departure from the relationship is not a surprise, and that they will ultimately have to move on from it. The song's bridge provides a nostalgic reflection on the happy moments shared by the couple, while also acknowledging the difficulty of letting go of the memories associated with the relationship.
Throughout the song, Daughtry demonstrates a strong command of lyrics and rhythm that match the emotional depth of the song's themes. The song's structure is well fitting to the overall mood, with a strong chorus and a memorable bridge that build towards a powerful climax. The song's tagline, "it's no surprise," provides a sense of closure to the song and emphasizes the singer's commitment to moving on from the relationship.
Overall, "No Surprise" is a moving and thought-provoking song that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the end of a relationship. With a strong melody and powerful lyrics, it is an excellent addition to Daughtry's impressive discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I've practiced this for hours, gone round and round
I've spent a lot of time thinking about what to say and how to say it
And now I think that I've got it all down
I'm pretty sure I know what to say
And as I say it louder, I love how it sounds
As I express myself more boldly and clearly, I feel good about what I'm saying
Cause I'm not taking the easy way out
I'm being honest and forthcoming, not avoiding the truth
Not wrappin' this in ribbons
I don't want to sugarcoat what I'm saying or make it seem nicer than it is
Shouldn't have to give a reason why
I don't think I need to explain myself or justify my decision
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
I'm not going to stick around much longer
I can't believe that I stayed till today
I'm surprised I put up with this as long as I did
Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow
We had a good thing going, but it will be hard to replicate
But I know in time we'll find this was no surprise
We'll both realize that this is what had to happen
It came out like a river once I let it out
Once I started talking about my feelings, it all came out easily
When I thought that I wouldn't know how
Initially, I didn't think I could express myself so well
Held onto it forever, just pushing it down
I've been keeping my emotions inside for a long time
Felt so good to let go of it now
It's a relief to finally speak my mind
There's nothing here in this heart left to borrow
I can't keep giving more of myself, I'm completely spent
There's nothing here in this soul left to say
I've said all I need to say, I'm done
Don't be surprised when we hate this tomorrow
We might regret how things turned out
God knows we tried to find an easier way
We did our best, but it didn't work out as we hoped
Our favorite place we used to go
The special location that we often enjoyed together
The warm embrace that no one knows
The physical comfort that only we shared
The loving look that's left your eyes
The expression of affection that only he/she had for me
That's why this comes as no,
That's why I'm not surprised
As no surprise
I saw this coming
If I could see the future and how this plays out
If I could predict what happens next
I bet it's better than where we are now
I think things will ultimately improve
But after going through this
After experiencing this situation
It's easier to see the reason why
I understand now why things happened the way they did
(stayed till today)
I can't believe I put up with this for so long
The kiss goodnight, it comes with me
Even though we're parting ways, I'll remember the affection we once shared
Both wrong and right, our memories
Our memories have good and bad parts to them
The whispering before we sleep,
The intimate conversations we had before bedtime
Just one more thing that you can't keep
This is something that can't be retained or held onto
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RUNE WESTBERG, CHAD KROEGER, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, ERIC DILL
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[Verse 1]
I've practiced this for hours, gon' 'round and 'round
And now I think that I've got it all down
And as I say it louder, I love how it sounds
'Cause I'm not taking the easy way out
Not wrappin' this in ribbons
Shouldn't have to give a reason why
[Chorus]
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
I can't believe that I stayed 'til today
Yeah, you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time, we'll find this was no surprise
[Verse 2]
It came out like a river, once I let it out
When I thought that I wouldn't know how
Held onto it forever, just pushing it down
It felt so good to let go of it now
Not wrapping this in ribbons
Shouldn't have to give a reason why
[Chorus]
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
I can't believe that I stayed 'til today
There's nothing here in this heart left to borrow
There's nothing here in this soul left to save
Don't be surprised when we hate this tomorrow
God knows we tried to find an easier way
Yeah, you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time, we'll find this was no surprise
[Bridge]
Our favorite place we used to go
The warm embrace that no one knows
The lovin' look that's left your eyes
That's why this comes as no, as no surprise
[Verse 3]
If I could see the future and how this plays out
I bet it's better than where we are now
But after going through this
It's easier to see the reason why
[Chorus]
It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow
I can't believe that I stayed 'til today
Yeah, you and I will be a tough act to follow
But I know in time, we'll find this was no surprise
[Outro]
Our favorite place we used to go
The warm embrace that no one knows
The loving look that's left your eyes
But I know in time, we'll find this was no surprise
@ITalk69
I very specifically remember seeing this on VH1's Top 20 series every Sunday. This was on there for a good while, and I always happy to hear this when I got ready for the day!
@simm9161
Back when vh1 was good 😭
@FotusZephyr
I remember waking up every Sunday to watch that
@dev1ljuce352
IMC for me
@dahboo2273
I remember those days too, I really miss 2009 :(
@rossanasandoe2449
@Simone M aaaA
@megxmarie.kalani
just saw a guy blasting this in his pickup at a stop light, windows down, singing at the top of his lungs.
the little things, man☺️🤍
@samuelluciano6708
I do the same😊
@AnthonyMusicGuySpiess
I play really Loud in my convertible to look rich and Famous
@pattraverse6938
That was me lol