Ambition
N.O Lyrics
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Cuz being numb and bored to death is worse than it seems,
Clocking into dreams
I know this place like the back of my hand, I wanna get out any way I can
Cuz being dumb and scared to death is better than it seems
Can you hear me scream, Turn it off?
I work in a warehouse man, take me with you I can be your friend
I know this place like the back of my hand, I wanna get out any way I can
Cuz being dumb and scared to death is better than it seems
Can you hear me scream, Turn it off?
Breaking locks and taking walks
Those boys wonāt ever listen, victims of no ambition
Weāre broke down and canāt quit
Weāre broke down and unfit
Saw it coming from a million miles away
Oh please just let me come
The lyrics of the song "Ambition" by N.O express the frustrations of a person working in a warehouse and seeking to break free from the monotony and boredom of their job. The singer describes their yearning to escape the dullness of their work and dreams of a better life beyond the four walls of the warehouse. The lyrics suggest that the worker is disillusioned with their role and finds solace in the thought of being "dumb and scared to death" instead of numb and bored.
The singer also reveals a desire to connect with someone and leave the warehouse together, perhaps in search of new opportunities or experiences. The line "I got a heart like a catcher's mitt" could be interpreted as an allusion to their ability to catch new ideas and experiences if given the chance to leave the warehouse. The song culminates in a cry for help, with the singer pleading to be freed from their mundane existence and begging for someone to take them away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ambition" capture the frustrations of modern-day workers who find themselves trapped in unfulfilling jobs and the human longing for a better life beyond the constraints of corporate structures and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I work in a warehouse please let me out before I go crazy
The singer is stuck in a monotonous job that is driving him/her insane and wants to escape.
Cuz being numb and bored to death is worse than it seems, Clocking into dreams
The monotony of the job is draining the singer physically and mentally, and the only respite is while daydreaming while clocked in.
I know this place like the back of my hand, I wanna get out any way I can Cuz being dumb and scared to death is better than it seems Can you hear me scream, Turn it off?
The singer is wiling to do anything to escape from their current predicament, even if it means leaving their comfort zone and dealing with the fear of the unknown. The singer's cry for help goes unanswered.
I work in a warehouse man, take me with you I can be your friend I got a heart like a catcherās mitt, but to myself I must admit I know this place like the back of my hand, I wanna get out any way I can Cuz being dumb and scared to death is better than it seems Can you hear me scream, Turn it off?
The artist is willing to be friends with anyone who can rescue him/her from the job, but is also aware of their own limitations and fears. The plea to escape is repeated.
Breaking locks and taking walks Those boys wonāt ever listen, victims of no ambition
The artist has realized that some people are content with their mundane lives and lack the ambition to change them, while others will resort to drastic measures to escape.
Weāre broke down and canāt quit Weāre broke down and unfit Saw it coming from a million miles away Oh please just let me come
The singer is aware that they are stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and frustration with no escape in sight. The last line is a desperate plea for a way out.
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@philiscoolerthanu
Interesting message but the video shows beautiful beaches, beautiful home. These are luxuries the normal person dreams about. To match your message you should have a low income house in a bad neighborhood and then show the beauty there.
Your message says you gave up on ambition but there is vanity in this video. It's like you're saying I gave up but I still won.
A universal message is be in the now. Reveal to yourself the illusion of time.
Love yourself
Meditate
Avoid the dangers of collectivism and begin searching internally rather than finding fulfillment externally
Be
Forgive
Love
Now
@melinaslifediary
I really have tears in my eyes now were Iāve watched your video.
Youāve really said what I feel deep inside and what no other person around me seems to understand.
In a few months Iāve realizing one of my biggest dreams and made a year abroad, and I realize more and more, that I want to live a simple life were I can spend a lot of my time in nature and that moments like this really fill my soul.
When I grow up so many people make me believe that working so much and get much money is the best and important thing in the world.
Iāve tried a few times to believe that, but it always felt not right to me.
And I really realized what youāve said in the video more and more since a few times.
But youāve really said what Iāve always felt and in the last times Iāve realized it more and more.
@sarahluo3011
I agree with you Jean!
I am 30 years old, and have lived and worked in NYC for the last 10 years.Ā
I am leaving NYC to move to Barbados at the end of this month.
For a long time, I was working 60 hour work weeks, making six figures every year.Ā
I was considered "successful". I also maintained an active social life.Ā
It was everything I worked hard to build, my "American Dream".
As the years passed, though, I became "clinically diagnosed with depression" and developed a bunch of physical health problems, too.Ā
The doctors gave me medication, and enrolled me in rehab and therapy for years.Ā
I continued to work 60 hour weeks, and I didn't get better.
A friend of mine suggested a trip to Barbados one winter month, as a vacation from the city.
I only meant to go for 2 weeks, but I ended up living in Barbados for a year.Ā
For a year, I went to the beach every day. I had a remote job because of the pandemic.
One day, I realized I wasn't "depressed" or unhealthy anymore. I was getting lots of sun and sea as part of my daily routine. My body and mind were alive, and I felt amazing.
I was standing at the shore of the beach, staring out at the sea, the beautiful blue sea.Ā
Tears kept flooding down my eyes.Ā I was SO happy. It was wild. I felt free.
I wasn't seeing any doctors in Barbados. I was just living my life, waking up at 6 am, going for a walk, watching the sunrise, and then working on my laptop.
You can do some these things in a city, but it's different. The difference is NATURE.
Nature.... on an island, the sun, the sea, the air, the chill vibe... it's all different, I'm telling you!
I went back to NYC for two years recently, and I realized it's just not for me.
I no longer care to be seen as "successful" by other people or climb a corporate ladder. Maybe that's what "everybody else is doing", but it's not for me.
I'm just a girl that wants to go to the beach every day. I just want to have a job that pays my bills.Ā
Maybe that's boring for other people, but for me... it's heaven.
The biggest lie we are told is that happiness is found by achieving somebody's idea of A, B, or C in life.Ā
I used to live that lie, and that's how I became unhappy.
I let go of all of that, and I'm happy now. I'm sure I'll come across challenges with my new way of life, but I'll just take it as it comes.
Thanks for your video, Jean!!! Happy for you, and hope everyone who watches your videos gets inspired to live their best life.
@michaelrobinson3142
I think some of the commentors are missing the point. She is not in the US but in Bali or an island similar to Bali. It doesn't take much USD to achieve an easy carefree lifestyle like this if you put your mind to it and work hard for a few years. You could work and save and invest or work remote and live on a wonderful island with all the nomad visa options available. If you want to stay in the rat race that is part of the US culture, it's your choice but being free and relaxing like she is showing in this video is really possible if you want it.
@JeanVoronkova
This! Thanks for this note Iām gonna pin it! Itās so frustrating seeing some of the other comments reallyā¦ thanks! šš¤āØ
@jonfreeman9682
Well said. That's the only real currency we have in life. Time. Make the most of it doing what you love. You can live a good life anywhere but definitely Bali is a slice of heaven. Not sure how affordable it is as inflation has driven prices up everywhere but you can find affordable places to live outside of big cities. Like in America if you live in the NYC San Fran and big cities it's expensive but if you move further out into suburbs and smaller towns you can find affordable housing and your own little slice of heaven without a mortgage noose and enjoy life a little. But she touched on a very important point. Live below your means. Control your spending. I see alot of people make good money working long hours to pay for the big house Mercedes Hermes handbag and all the materialism of the modern world. And there's nothing wrong with that if you have the money and it brings you joy. So I think it comes down to pursing what you love and managing your money wisely.
@NanaHoneyB
@@Symbolic-cg8sxThere are a lot of gems in this video regardless. I live in a one bedroom apartment in a city/country I hate, everybody I love is an ocean and an āimpossibleā visa process away, but thereās things I can do to be present and prioritize contentment over the rat race many find themselves in. I can choose to spend less time on my phone doom scrolling, to take my time to really taste the food, to go on a walk while I talk to my friend instead of rotting in bed, be in nature more, pause to smell the flowers. The view from my room is grey and hideous but I still enjoy the sunrise from my bed.
Yes, circumstances can suck compared to this ladyās, but you gotta make the best of what you got.
Youād be surprised how many people make all the money you dream of, but never spend it, because theyāre stuck mentally just like the rest of us.
@NanaHoneyB
or spend it on meaningless things and then always strive for more while feeling empty. I knew someone very wealthy who was buying his 7th sports car but admitted he feels empty. I kept telling him he can just leave instead of competing with his Calabasas neighbors, but theyāre just as mentally trapped. Trust me.
@trickylights4380
@@Symbolic-cg8sx you sound mad
@MrsPaulinaBell
"Most people bring the best of themselves to work and then bring leftovers back home". This sentence deserves to be here.
@chaidaro
I am kinda offended by this statement.
@NickFinanceNaija
This hit home! She is so spot on with this statement.
@abhishekbalmik
Reminder to us all