NO WAY
Engines Made From Soup Lyrics
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Don’t take it all away
I’m not inclined to meet your mind
You’re getting in my way
So, try and track me down
Try and spin me ‘round
No way (Am I taking this)
Pushed to the limit, every minute
Never kind to read my mind
I’m ready, to play
So, try and push me round
Try and pin me down
No way (Am I taking this)
Winding down, through the ground
Once in I fall apart
Never an end to this time bend
And I’m back to the start
You’ll try and turn me round
Turn me upside down, but
No way (Am I taking this)
You take the time turn back time
So easy, I’m your prey
But don’t wait long to hear my song
I mean it, there’s no way
You’ll ever track me down
Ever spin me round, there’s
No way (Am I taking this)
The lyrics of "No Way" by Engines Made From Soup convey a sense of defiance and determination against external pressures and attempts to control or manipulate the singer. The opening lines suggest a loss or sacrifice that was made initially, but the singer resists having everything taken away from them again. The refusal to conform or yield is clear in the repeated phrase "No way (Am I taking this)," indicating a strong resolve to stand their ground and resist any further demands or impositions.
The repeated theme of being pushed to the limit and the determination to not back down is evident throughout the song. The singer asserts their independence and autonomy by stating that they are not inclined to meet someone else's expectations or thoughts, emphasizing their own agency and freedom of choice. The defiance is further emphasized by the refusal to be pinned down or controlled, symbolizing a steadfast resistance to being confined or constrained in any way.
The imagery of winding down through the ground and falling apart once in can be interpreted as a metaphor for facing challenges and setbacks but ultimately finding the strength to rebuild and start anew. Despite the cyclical nature of time bending and returning to the start, the singer refuses to be turned around or manipulated, displaying a resilience and refusal to be swayed or deterred from their path.
The final verses suggest a sense of empowerment and defiance against those who may try to manipulate or influence the singer. There is a warning against underestimating their strength and determination, as they assert their ability to resist being a victim or prey to someone else's whims or desires. The declaration that there is no way to track them down or spin them round signifies a fierce determination to maintain their own autonomy and integrity, regardless of external pressures or attempts at control. The overall message of the song seems to be one of resilience, self-empowerment, and the unwavering refusal to be swayed or dominated by others.
Line by Line Meaning
You gave it all up in the first place
You surrendered everything from the beginning
Don’t take it all away
Do not strip everything from me
I’m not inclined to meet your mind
I am not interested in understanding your perspective
You’re getting in my way
You are obstructing my path
So, try and track me down
Attempt to locate me
Try and spin me ‘round
Try to confuse or manipulate me
No way (Am I taking this)
I will not accept this situation
Pushed to the limit, every minute
Constantly pushed to my breaking point
I’ll never get off today
I will not be able to escape today
Never kind to read my mind
Unwilling to understand my thoughts
I’m ready, to play
I am prepared for any challenge
So, try and push me round
Attempt to control or influence me
Try and pin me down
Try to confine or restrict me
Winding down, through the ground
Going down a downward spiral
Once in I fall apart
Once I am involved, I start to disintegrate
Never an end to this time bend
This distortion of time never ends
And I’m back to the start
And I am back to where I began
You’ll try and turn me round
You will attempt to change my direction
Turn me upside down, but
Upend my world, however
You take the time turn back time
You take the opportunity to reverse time
So easy, I’m your prey
To manipulate, I am your target
But don’t wait long to hear my song
But do not delay to listen to my message
I mean it, there’s no way
I am serious, there is no chance
You’ll ever track me down
You will never be able to locate me
Ever spin me round, there’s
Never manipulate me, there is
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: David Evans, Gareth Cross, Stephen Spencer
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