Say No More
Mads Langer Lyrics


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I am a believer, believing in you and me
But no one ever told me that I would be yours to keep
You are the winner, the winner of all I've got
But to be grateful and thank me is something that you forgot
Say no more, I've heard it all before
If you'll set me free, there's no place I'd rather be
But in your arms
Am I pretending, pretending to be the one
The one who's defending defending what we've become
Say no more, I've heard it all before
If you'll set me free, there's no place I'd rather be
But in your arms
There is a loser, a loser in every game
Beautiful stranger to thank me is not a shame
Say no more, I've heard it all before




If you'll set me free, there's no place I'd rather be
But in your arms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mads Langer's song "Say No More" express the complex emotions involved in a difficult relationship. At the start of the song, the singer professes their belief in the relationship and their partner, indicating that they are invested and hoping for a future together. However, the next line suggest that the relationship has not gone as planned, as the singer admits that they did not expect to be owned or possessed by their partner. From the third line, the song switches to a more resentful tone, as the singer acknowledges that they have given everything to the relationship, but their partner has not reciprocated with gratitude.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Say no more", suggesting that the singer has already heard all the apologies and justifications from their partner before. They ask to be set free from the toxic relationship, but paradoxically admit that there is still nowhere they would rather be than in their partner's arms. The final line introduces the concept of a "loser", suggesting that both parties have lost something in this game of love, even if only the singer is willing to admit it.


The song's lyrics are a poignant reflection on the complex emotions involved in a relationship that is both loving and toxic, where both parties are invested but not always willing to admit their faults. Langer's expressive vocals and the slow, mournful melody of the song help to convey the depths of the singer's conflicted feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a believer, believing in you and me
I have faith in us and our relationship.


But no one ever told me that I would be yours to keep
I did not realize that you would have complete ownership over me.


You are the winner, the winner of all I've got
You have come out on top in this relationship and have taken everything from me.


But to be grateful and thank me is something that you forgot
You have failed to acknowledge the sacrifices I have made and show gratitude towards me.


Say no more, I've heard it all before
Further explanations or excuses are unnecessary because I have heard them all already.


If you'll set me free, there's no place I'd rather be
I would rather be anywhere than in this relationship if you release me from your control.


But in your arms
The only exception would be to be in your comforting embrace.


Am I pretending, pretending to be the one
I am questioning if I am just pretending to be the person that you want me to be.


The one who's defending defending what we've become
I am the only one who is trying to defend this relationship and justify what it has become.


There is a loser, a loser in every game
There is always someone who loses in a game, and in this relationship, it is me.


Beautiful stranger to thank me is not a shame
It is acceptable for a beautiful stranger to express gratitude towards me for the sacrifices I have made in this relationship.




Writer(s): Tim Christensen Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Denmark A/S

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