Ambition
N.O Lyrics

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I work in a warehouse please let me out before I go crazy
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 got a heart like a catcher’s 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?

Breaking locks and taking walks
Those boys won’t ever listen, victims of no ambition

We’re broke down and can’t quit
We’re broke down and unfit

Saw it coming from a million miles away
Oh please just let me come

Overall Meaning

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 catcher’s 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 won’t 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.

We’re broke down and can’t quit We’re 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.

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