No Way Out
Jesse Harris Lyrics
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Lost in time and lost in thought
No way out
Then our hands turned cold as steel
Got so numb we couldn't feel
No way out
No way out
In the shadows we were young
Waved goodbye to everyone
No way out
No way out
The lyrics of Jesse Harris's song "No Way Out" convey a sense of entrapment and isolation experienced by two individuals who are caught in the shadows of their own thoughts and memories. The opening line presents a startling image of being caught, indicating that these individuals are unable to move or escape their own thoughts. As the song progresses, the haunting repetition of "No way out" amplifies the feeling of suffocation and helplessness.
The second stanza introduces a physical sensation of numbness, suggesting that these individuals have become so lost in their own thoughts and emotions that they have become disconnected from their own physical reality. The third stanza further emphasizes the theme of isolation, as the phrase "Waved goodbye to everyone" suggests that the two individuals have retreated even further into their own world.
Overall, "No Way Out" is a powerful meditation on the psychological toll of being trapped within oneself. Through its stark imagery and haunting repetition, the song conveys a sense of claustrophobia and despair that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt trapped by their own thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
In the shadows we were caught
We found ourselves trapped or stuck in the darkness.
Lost in time and lost in thought
We were preoccupied and absorbed, unable to take notice of the passage of time.
No way out
There was no escape from our predicament.
Then our hands turned cold as steel
Our hands grew cold and stiff, possibly due to fear or anxiety.
Got so numb we couldn't feel
We became so mentally and emotionally drained that we lost our sensitivity.
No way out
We still had no means of escape.
No way out
The situation was still hopeless.
In the shadows we were young
When we were in the shadows, we were youthful and inexperienced.
Waved goodbye to everyone
We parted ways with everyone we knew or loved, possibly as a result of the situation.
No way out
Despite leaving everyone behind, we still had no way of escaping.
No way out
The outcome seemed inevitable, and we were resigned to it.
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Written by: MARILYN MARTIN, STEWART HARRIS, JIM DIDIERIO
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