1) An Ame… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts that go by the name of Giant.
1) An American aor/hard rock band that was formed in 1987 by brothers Dann and David Huff. The band had one hit single with its power ballad I'll See You In My Dreams. They disbanded in the early 90's after two studio albums. Dann Huff revived the Giant name in 2001 with the album entitled, "III". Dann is a high-demand session player and producer in Nashville who has worked with many artists from Faith Hill to Megadeth.
2) (Current) An experimental doom metal band in the vein of Isis, Pelican and Neurosis hailing from North Carolina. They have released a EP (Song) as well as a split with past tour mates Tides. Giant blend innovative instrumentation, including strings and organ, with their heavy, towering, yet melodic sound. They uphold strong anti-capitalist, vegan, straightedge ideals, and both intellectual and deeply passionate elements can found in their music and lyrics. Giant has released music through Southern Empire records and Level Plane and recently signed to The End records.
The band have now changed their name to Brave Young.
3) GIANT is a stoner doom metal band from Melbourne, Australia.
4) Dubstep trio from St. Petersburg, Russia, consisting of Maxim German (Ekta), Roman Anokhin (Nersa), and Alexey Egorchenkov (Enei)
No Way Out
Giant Lyrics
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I knew that the time was right, so I moved on in and said hello
First we started talking, then we started walking
She said: "I live 'long the next bent, have you met my boyfriend?
He'll be waiting up for you"
[Chorus]
And there's no way out, girl, I've got my back against the wall
And there's no way out
I said: "hey, what's all this? I don't get off on playing games"
She smiled and she blew me a kiss, I saw my night go up in flames
He turned on the corner, night was getting warmer
Oh no, then I saw him coming, so I started running
This is like some crazy dream
[Chorus]
Late, late last night, I saw a face that broke my heart
I knew the time was right, oh baby, but I turned around and played it smart
No way out, girl, I've got my back against the wall
Oh there's no way out, I don't get no second chance at all
[Chorus]
Yes there's no way out
The lyrics of Giant's song No Way Out narrate a story of a man who meets a woman late at night and becomes instantly infatuated with her. As they're talking, the woman reveals that she has a boyfriend who will soon be back, causing the man to realize he's trapped in a dangerous situation. He decides to make a run for it and in the end, he regrets not taking a chance on his feelings.
One interpretation of the song could be that it reflects the idea of being caught up in a toxic relationship, where one feels trapped and unable to escape. The man's infatuation with the woman represents the initial excitement of a new relationship, while the realization that she has a boyfriend symbolizes the red flags that come with being involved with someone who is already committed. The lyrics "there's no way out" and "I've got my back against the wall" express the hopelessness and fear that may arise from such a situation, while the chorus emphasizes that there are no second chances and the consequences of one's actions must be faced.
Overall, No Way Out portrays a tense scenario of desire and fear, where the singer is torn between taking a risk for love or playing it safe and avoiding trouble. The lyrics capture the emotional turmoil that can come with navigating relationships that may not be entirely healthy, leaving listeners with a sense of the high stakes of love and the potential costs of following one's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Late, late last night, I saw a face that touched my soul
I spotted someone who deeply enamored my emotions
I knew that the time was right, so I moved on in and said hello
Feeling well-timed to approach her, I went up and greeted her
First we started talking, then we started walking
Our communication evolved from verbal to physical
She said: "I live 'long the next bent, have you met my boyfriend? He'll be waiting up for you"
She revealed her residence and alerted me of her significant other's presence
And there's no way out, girl, I've got my back against the wall Oh there's no way out, I don't get no second chance at all And there's no way out
I couldn't escape the difficult situation with her boyfriend around, this was my one and only chance
I said: "hey, what's all this? I don't get off on playing games" She smiled and she blew me a kiss, I saw my night go up in flames
I questioned her on the seriousness of the situation but her response indicated otherwise, which ultimately led to disappointment
He turned on the corner, night was getting warmer Oh no, then I saw him coming, so I started running This is like some crazy dream
Suddenly, her boyfriend appeared and it instigated an intense, uncomfortable situation ultimately leading me to flee
Late, late last night, I saw a face that broke my heart I knew the time was right, oh baby, but I turned around and played it smart
Another individual caught my eye, but because of the previous debacle, I made the wise decision to not pursue them
No way out, girl, I've got my back against the wall Oh there's no way out, I don't get no second chance at all
Once again, there wasn't an opportunity to escape the situation with the person I wanted to pursue
And there's no way out
I am stuck in this predicament with no resolution
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BONE, JIMMY THOMAS, STANLEY HOWSE
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