No Way Out
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Don't tell me about my life rules
Don't tell me how to walk
Don't tell me which way should I take
When you don't know your own

I'm a nice guy if you treat me good
Call me ""my pretty boy""
So just get down on your knees
When I tell you, just do it
Get this fucking piece of me

Save a pray for the right time
When lights turn off
Until sins have been done
One last time
Can you take what I'm asking you?
Find your way back home

I cannot take this situation
I can't take it no more
And my own businesses are my own
And I can't keep the control, so what the fuck
Keep your ass out of here for a while

By now I can't use the knife that cut you
I hear my very soul, oh now I can't explain
Remember, my lonely days are dust on the run
And someday I will stand as high as the moon





Out of my way...!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lord's song "No Way Out" convey a sense of defiance and independence. The singer is rejecting unsolicited advice and control from others, asserting that they have their own rules and path to follow. They challenge the authority of those who claim to know what's best for them but are unaware of their own flaws and shortcomings.


The verse "Don't tell me about my life rules, Don't tell me how to walk, Don't tell me which way should I take, When you don't know your own" illustrates the singer's rebellion against being told what to do by someone who lacks self-awareness or credibility. They promote a sense of confidence and self-assuredness, stating that they are a "nice guy" if treated well, but demanding respect and obedience.


The chorus suggests a desire for liberation and escape from a burdensome situation. The plea to "Save a pray for the right time, When lights turn off" implies a need for relief from suffering or struggle, perhaps until the consequences of their actions are resolved. The singer also emphasizes their personal boundaries and the need to maintain control over their own affairs, exclaiming, "And my own businesses are my own, And I can't keep the control, so what the fuck, Keep your ass out of here for a while."


As the lyrics progress, the tone shifts towards a more introspective perspective. The mention of being unable to use the knife that previously hurt someone suggests a desire to move beyond past pain and hurtful actions. The mention of the soul and the longing to explain oneself conveys a sense of longing for understanding and growth. The mention of "lonely days" turning to dust on the run and the aspiration to stand as high as the moon symbolize personal transformation and the potential for elevated achievement.


Overall, "No Way Out" is a song that celebrates personal autonomy, denounces control from others, and speaks to the longing for freedom and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't tell me about my life rules
Do not attempt to dictate or impose your opinions about how I should live my life


Don't tell me how to walk
Do not try to control or instruct me on how I should navigate through life


Don't tell me which way should I take
Do not presume to know what path I should choose


When you don't know your own
Especially when you yourself are uncertain or lacking direction


I'm a nice guy if you treat me good
If you show me kindness and respect, I will reciprocate with the same


Call me "my pretty boy"
Address me with endearing terms to evoke affection or admiration


So just get down on your knees
Demonstrate submission or deference to my authority


When I tell you, just do it
Obey my commands without question or hesitation


Get this fucking piece of me
Accept and internalize the raw, unfiltered essence of my being


Save a pray for the right time
Reserve prayers or requests for divine intervention for moments of utmost significance


When lights turn off
When darkness envelops and obscures the surroundings


Until sins have been done
Observe patience and forbearance until wrongdoings have been committed


One last time
On a final occasion or opportunity


Can you take what I'm asking you?
Are you capable of handling or fulfilling the request I am posing to you?


Find your way back home
Discover a path or means to return to your place of comfort, familiarity, or belonging


I cannot take this situation
I am unable to endure or tolerate this particular circumstance any longer


I can't take it no more
I have reached my limit and can no longer endure the current situation


And my own businesses are my own
The details or affairs of my personal life are solely my concern


And I can't keep the control, so what the fuck
I am losing my grip on maintaining control and feel frustrated or exasperated as a result


Keep your ass out of here for a while
Please remain absent or stay away from my presence temporarily


By now I can't use the knife that cut you
At this point, I am incapable of employing the same method or weapon that caused you harm or pain


I hear my very soul, oh now I can't explain
I perceive the profound essence of my being, but I am unable to elucidate or describe it adequately


Remember, my lonely days are dust on the run
Recall that the periods of isolation and solitude I experienced in the past are fleeting and insignificant


And someday I will stand as high as the moon
Eventually, I will achieve immense success or prominence comparable to the celestial body of the moon


Out of my way...!
Clear a path and make room for me to proceed unimpeded




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