No Way Out
Disney - Brother Bear - 08 - Phil Collins Lyrics
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But there's nothing I can say to change the things I've done
Of all the things I hid from you, I cannot hide the shame
And I pray someone, something will come to take away the pain
There's no way out of this dark place
No hope, no future
I know I can't be free and I can't see another way
Tell me where, did I go wrong
Everyone I loved, they're all gone
I'd do everything so differently but I can't turn back the time
There's no shelter from the storm inside of me
There's no way out of this dark place
No hope, no future
I know I can't be free and I can't see another way
I can't face another day
I can't believe the words I hear
It's like an answer to a prayer
When I look around I see
This place, this time, this friend of mine
I know it's hard but you found somehow
To look into your heart and to forgive me now
You've given me the strength to see just where my journey ends
You've given me the strength to carry on
I see the path from this dark place, I see my future
Your forgiveness has set me free
Oh and I can see another way
I can face another day!
I see the path, I can see the path
I see the future
I see the path from this dark place
I see the future
I see the path from this dark place
I see the future
I can see the
I can see the
The song "No Way Out" from the Disney movie Brother Bear, sung by Phil Collins, is a powerful and emotional track that delves deep into the feelings of regret, shame, pain, and ultimately, redemption. The lyrics reveal the thoughts and inner turmoil of the singer, Kenai, who is struggling to come to terms with the mistakes he made in the past and the consequences that have followed. He feels trapped in a "dark place" where there is no hope, no future, and he cannot see a way out. Kenai wishes he could undo the wrong he has done but knows he cannot turn back time. He is haunted by the memories of the people he loved and lost, but his biggest fear is that he will never be able to find forgiveness and be free from the burden of his guilt.
The turning point in the song comes when Kenai receives forgiveness from a friend, Koda. Although it is hard for Kenai to accept, Koda's kindness and the strength he finds from it helps him to see the path out of his dark place. He is now able to see his future and the possibility of a better tomorrow. The lyrics are a reminder that no one is perfect, and we all make mistakes. Still, there is always the chance to make amends, find redemption, and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I turn, I hurt someone
I have hurt people in multiple places and situations.
But there's nothing I can say to change the things I've done
I cannot undo what I have done or make things better by apologizing.
Of all the things I hid from you, I cannot hide the shame
Although I may have kept some things a secret, my feelings of guilt and embarrassment are impossible to hide.
And I pray someone, something will come to take away the pain
I am hoping for some kind of external help or relief to alleviate the pain I am feeling.
There's no way out of this dark place
I am in a place of despair and there seems to be no escape.
No hope, no future
I cannot see any positive outcomes or possibilities for myself.
I know I can't be free and I can't see another way
I am aware that I am stuck in this situation and cannot see any alternative solutions.
I can't face another day
The burden of my circumstances is overwhelming and I cannot bear to continue on this way.
Tell me where, did I go wrong
I am questioning what I did that led me to this point.
Everyone I loved, they're all gone
The people I cared about are no longer in my life.
I'd do everything so differently but I can't turn back the time
If I could go back, I would make different choices, but I cannot change the past.
There's no shelter from the storm inside of me
I am experiencing turmoil and emotional distress within myself that cannot be mitigated or hidden.
I can't believe the words I hear
The words I am hearing are almost too good to be true and hard to accept.
It's like an answer to a prayer
This feels like a solution or a blessing that I have been hoping for.
When I look around I see, this place, this time, this friend of mine
I am taking in my surroundings and recognizing the specific people and circumstances that are helping me.
I know it's hard but you found somehow, to look into your heart and to forgive me now
I understand that forgiving me is not easy, but somehow you have found the strength to do so.
You've given me the strength to see just where my journey ends, You've given me the strength to carry on
Your forgiveness has empowered me to see past my current situation and continue moving forward with renewed strength.
I see the path from this dark place, I see my future
I can envision a way out of my current struggles and a positive future ahead of me.
Your forgiveness has set me free, Oh and I can see another way
Being forgiven has liberated me from my feelings of guilt and shame, and I can now see other possibilities for my life.
I can face another day!
I have gained the courage and determination to keep going despite the challenges I may face.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PHIL COLLINS
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