Government Warning were a punk band from Richmond, V.A. They had a fast, a… Read Full Bio ↴Government Warning were a punk band from Richmond, V.A. They had a fast, aggressive hardcore punk sound, like a combination of Adolescents, and F.Us.

In their time as a band they released two 12" records, "No Moderation" and "Paranoid Mess". Aside from those full-lengths, they also released three 7"s titled "No Way Out", "Arrested" and "Executed" as well as appearing on No Way Records "No Bullshit" compilation.

In February 2011, Government Warning embarked on their final east coast tour with Night Birds.

Nowhere To Go
Government Warning Lyrics

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I've nowhere to lead you
cuz I've nowhere to go
got all caught up in the EBB and flow
sucked down by the undertow
I'm not sorry
for making you cry
for hurting your pride
I helped you die inside

I'm someone on which you can't rely
through all of this years
and all that I've seen
the pain that I've brought, and the misery
the havoc wrought, the scum and the sleaze
perpetually on the verge of disaster
unapologetic bastard, but I've got no masters

Oh no - I'm not sorry
Not sorry at all

Overall Meaning

In the song "Nowhere to Go" by Government Warning, the singer confesses that they cannot lead anyone because they themselves are lost. They are caught up in the ebb and flow of life and are being dragged down by the undertow. The singer does not apologize for the pain they have caused others, for their own lack of reliability and for the havoc they have wrought, perpetually on the verge of disaster. The singer seems to revel in their own lack of responsibility, declaring that they have no masters, and that they are unapologetic.

The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling with internal turmoil and chaos. They are not in control of their own life, let alone anyone else's life, and they seem to revel in that lack of control. The pain and misery they have caused others are seen as by-products of their own disarray, and not something that they can necessarily control or apologize for. The singer is not seeking sympathy nor is he seeking forgiveness. He is simply stating facts about his life and his character.

Line by Line Meaning

I've nowhere to lead you
I don't have a destination in mind so I can't take you there

cuz I've nowhere to go
I'm lost and don't know where to head to next

got all caught up in the EBB and flow
I'm struggling to keep up with the changes and challenges in life

sucked down by the undertow
The issues and problems keep pulling me down

I'm not sorry
I don't feel remorseful for my actions

for making you cry
I caused you emotional pain and tears

for hurting your pride
I damaged your self-esteem and confidence

I helped you die inside
I contributed to your inner emotional pain and turmoil

I'm someone on which you can't rely
I'm not trustworthy or dependable when it comes to support or assistance

through all of this years
Over the years that have passed

and all that I've seen
Experiencing what I have so far