No No No
Ken Thompson And Slow/Fast Lyrics

I grit teeth for the longest time
I endured a difficult situation for a prolonged period

I bruised lips in a mouth that wasn’t mine
I spoke for someone else even though I suffered physically

I couldn’t wait for the stars to shine
I desired to see something good happen soon

I am a child inside my mind
I have a youthful spirit despite my age

With all the weight of the bags beneath my eyes
I feel burdened and tired due to a lack of sleep

I couldn’t tell that I’d crossed the line
I failed to recognize when I went too far or broke a boundary

I make my promises, and break them as I go
I betray my word frequently as I move forward in life

It’s okay to be alone
Solitude is acceptable

When it’s the only thing you know
When it's your only option

And it’s you
You are the one I am addressing

You’d start a fire at the end of the world
You are the type of person who would do something drastic with little hope left

You’d give it all to stay and watch it burn
You would sacrifice everything rather than give up what you believe in

You know I’ve said it all before, but it’s way too soon
You are aware that I have mentioned this previously, but it's still premature

And it’s true
What I am saying is correct

You know that every little thing that I do
You are aware that all of my actions are scrutinized

Just goes to show how much I’ve got to prove
It demonstrates the amount of validation I require

The more you care, the more you’ve got to lose
The greater your concern or involvement, the more at stake for you

But that’s no excuse
Nonetheless, that is not a justification

I couldn’t wait for the cold to come
I was anxious for better circumstances

The older part of me hates the summer months
A part of me resents the summertime due to past experiences

They never seem to give out as much as they did
It feels as though summers were more substantial before

But as August turns to December
As time passes, the problems and circumstances change

The only thing I can remember
What remains in my memory

Is writing songs for chances I’ve missed
It's about composing songs for opportunities that had passed me by

Don’t be one of them – it’s easier to stay
Don't miss out on chances, it's simpler to remain and take them

Well, it’s easier for me
That may be accurate for me

And that’s all that matters, anyway
What is important is what I think and believe

I can’t speak cos I know that it won’t make any difference, now
I'm unable to express myself because I don't believe it would change anything at this time

Before you go, take a second and just hear me out
Before leaving, please listen to what I have to say

Before you burn your bridges
Before you create an irreparable separation

Won’t you bear in mind those wishes that you made
Can you recall the aspirations you had?

When it was us against the day
When we were united against the odds

But that’s no excuse
Nevertheless, that isn't a justification.