No Way Out
Missing Persons Lyrics

No Way - no way out
The singer emphasizes that there is no way out of his current situation

No way - no way out
The singer repeats his conviction that there is absolutely no escape from his circumstances

I'm watching all my friends
The singer observes that those around him are desperately searching for a way out of their struggles

Searching so desperately
The singer points out that those searching for a way out are doing so with extreme urgency

They think they know but they don't really see
Although others believe they understand possible solutions, the singer realizes that they are mistaken

They can't find peace of mind
Despite their searching, those around the singer cannot achieve a sense of mental calmness

They're wasting all their time
Rather than making progress toward a solution, those around the singer are using their time ineffectively

Looking for something
Those searching for a way out are in pursuit of an elusive solution

That they'll never find
The singer suggests that those around him will never achieve the relief they seek

I face the music n dance
The singer understands the gravity of the situation and deals with it head-on

Be what I have to be
The singer accepts the role he must play and does so without hesitation or evasion

There's no escapin from it now for me
The singer has come to terms with the fact that he cannot avoid dealing with his situation

Who cares what it all means?
The singer questions the significance or importance of any underlying meaning in his situation

'Cause there can be no doubts
Despite any uncertainty or confusion, the singer is certain that there is no way out

You won't find me searching
The singer emphasizes that he is not trying to escape his situation

For an easy way... out
The singer makes it clear that he is not looking for a simple or painless way to overcome his problems

Everyone's so afraid
The singer observes that those around him are deeply frightened

In this atomic age
The era in which the singer is living is marked by the specter of nuclear destruction

Can't seem to handle livin' day to day
The people around the singer struggle to cope with everyday existence and its challenges

Becomin so confused
The confusion of the situation has left those around the singer unsure of what to do

They don't know what's in view
Others do not have a clear idea of what is coming next or what the future holds

They seek escape in everything they do
Those around the singer attempt to find ways to escape their situation in any way they can

I've had my fill of kicks
The singer has had his share of thrills and excitement

I'm tired of drugs and sex
The singer is tired of the shallow pleasures that others may pursue as a form of escape

And I don't worry 'bout what's happening next
The singer is not worried about what the future holds, as he understands that there is no way out

I'm not searchin for a way out
The singer reinforces that he is not searching for a way to escape his situation

All you wanna do is seek escape escape escape
The singer is critical of those who try to escape their problems instead of dealing with them

I know - no way out
The singer reiterates that he has come to accept that there is no way out

There's no way out for me
The singer has no means of escaping his situation

Just what I have to be
The singer has accepted his role and his fate

Days go by - no way out
Time passes without any new solutions presenting themselves

It's getting late
The situation is becoming more urgent and desperate

Don't you know - no way out
The singer is exasperated that others do not understand that there is no escape

You're tempting fate
Those around the singer are putting themselves in danger by refusing to accept reality