No One is to Blame
Katrina Carlson Lyrics


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You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat
You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim
You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin

And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
You can build a mansion, but you just can't live in it
You're the fastest runner but you're not allowed to win
Some break the rules, and let you cut the cost
The insecurity is the thing that won't get lost

And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame

You can see the summit but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain

And you want her, and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame





No one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Katrina Carlson's "No One is to Blame" convey a feeling of helplessness that people sometimes feel when they are unable to obtain their desires. You can look at the menu but just cannot eat, refers to a situation where a person may not have enough money to buy what one desires. The next line, "You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat" refers to having to wait to take a seat, despite the cushion being warm and comfortable. The lines, "You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim / You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin," are talking about being able to sense an experience, without actually having the fulfillment of the experience, such as having only one foot in the pool without a complete swim or feeling the effects of punishment without deserving it.


The lyrics then move on to the concept of unattainable goals, where someone can build a mansion but not live in it, or being the fastest runner but unable to win. Despite some rules being broken, there are still consequences of not being able to achieve certain objectives. The stanza, "You can see the summit but you can't reach it / It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit," talks about a person's limitations despite having a clear vision of what they want to accomplish or what they need to do. Lastly, the lyrics describe feeling a sense of loss over dreams that may not come to fruition, "Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain."


Overall, the song expresses the ideas of frustration, unfulfilled desires, and unattainable goals, and advises that no one is to blame for these things.


Line by Line Meaning

You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat
You can see what you want, but unfortunately, you can't have it.


You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat
You can experience some things but not all, and you'll be forced to just stand by and watch others have it.


You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim
You can experience a taste of something, but you can't get the full experience.


You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin
You can know the consequences of something, but still be unable to stop someone else from committing that wrong deed.


And you want her, and she wants you
There is a desired attraction between two people.


We want everyone
It is natural that we desire to be loved by everyone.


No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
The problems in a relationship are not necessarily anyone’s fault.


You can build a mansion, but you just can't live in it
Having many possessions doesn't mean you necessarily get to enjoy them.


You're the fastest runner but you're not allowed to win
You may work hard for something, but external factors may make it impossible for you to succeed.


Some break the rules, and let you cut the cost
Sometimes people in higher positions help others with power to succeed even if it means bending the law.


The insecurity is the thing that won't get lost
Insecurity is a constant factor that can affect relationships and how people view themselves.


You can see the summit but you can't reach it
You may have a clear view of what you want to achieve, but it doesn't necessarily mean you can attain it.


It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
You may have everything you need except one final thing that will complete the puzzle which appears difficult to attain.


Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain
People may say you've overcome something, but the emotional pain may linger.


Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
Despite having high hopes and aspirations, external circumstances may prevent you from achieving your dreams.


No one ever is to blame
It's important to understand that sometimes things go wrong, and sometimes it's no one's fault.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Howard Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

Brian Kasat

Best cover of this song I've heard! Very surprised it doesn't have waaaay more views!

Artemis The Huntress

Been searching for this song for a long long time.....thanks for posting! πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰

Katrina Carlson

Thanks so much! So glad you like it πŸ˜˜πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

ElvisPelvis0

Ok... so I worked at Kroger (grocery store) in 2015 and this was my favorite song on the store radio. I have been looking for this song ever since, and just found it tonight after 3 days of constantly searching google. I have a vivid memory of stocking spaghetti sauce and humming along to this song. Not the most memorable moment of my life, but it nagged me for years that I couldn't remember it. I knew it was a duet including the original artist, finally found it when I recognized your name on a Kroger Radio playlist. So thank you, this song is really spectacular.

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