No Fun
New Swears Lyrics
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I'm lying face down on the hot concrete
Wondering how long its going to take
To make a man out of me
I lost my love I lost my mind
23 just wasn't meant to be
Running out of nice things to say
I'd rather be fucked than be myself
Say what you gotta say
Spit it out, put me in my place
Throw myself into the ground
Take me to the country and put me down
Won't ever come to the end of the night
Tomorrow's a drag forget about day light
Do what I can to forget who I am
I'd rather be fucked than be myself
Talking to me like you're my best friend
It makes more sense when I pretend
Saw you on the street just the other day
Acting like you didn't recognize my face
Regretting the words as they come out of my mouth
People saying that I'm never going to figure it out
When the sun goes down I'm somebody else
Raspberries? In fact I'll help myself!
The song "No Fun" by New Swears depicts the struggle of coming to terms with oneself after losing love and losing one's mind. The first verse portrays the singer as lying face down on hot concrete and wondering how long it will take to make a man out of him. He may be in a state of depression, trying to find his way through life. The line "I'd rather be fucked than be myself" suggests that he is willing to do anything to escape who he really is. The second verse introduces the ideas of regret and pretense. The singer is pretending to be someone else, and people are saying that he will never figure things out. He is struggling to find himself and is willing to try anything to forget who he is.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer would rather be someone else than be himself. He wants people to be honest with him, even if they are hurting his feelings. He wants to feel grounded and connected to the world, but he is lost and confused.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the struggles that many people face when trying to find their true selves. The lyrics are raw and honest, and they depict the pain and confusion that can come with this journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Strangle me to hell
Expressing a desire to end life that is no longer fulfilling
I'm lying face down on the hot concrete
Illustrating defeat and a feeling of helplessness
Wondering how long its going to take
Questioning the amount of time it takes to become a better version of oneself
To make a man out of me
Asking when the artist will finally become the strong, capable person they want to be
I lost my love I lost my mind
Lamenting the loss of romantic relationships and a sense of self
23 just wasn't meant to be
Feeling like one's current age is not a good fit, career or otherwise
Running out of nice things to say
Struggling to come up with positive thoughts or actions
I'd rather be fucked than be myself
Preferring negative or harmful experiences rather than face oneself or reality
Say what you gotta say
Demanding honesty from others
Spit it out, put me in my place
Willing to hear criticism or take a harsh truth from someone
Throw myself into the ground
Wishing for physical harm
Take me to the country and put me down
Asking for a quiet, isolated spot to suffer or die
Won't ever come to the end of the night
The party, or life, will never slow down or end
Tomorrow's a drag forget about day light
The future seems tedious and without light or hope
Do what I can to forget who I am
Attempting to numb oneself and one's emotions to avoid confronting reality
Talking to me like you're my best friend
Others only show compassion or try to befriend the artist when it suits them
It makes more sense when I pretend
The artist chooses to ignore reality and create their own
Saw you on the street just the other day
Encountering someone from one's past or a painful memory
Acting like you didn't recognize my face
Others rejecting or forgetting the singer for their past actions or demeanor
Regretting the words as they come out of my mouth
Saying things impulsively and later regretting it
People saying that I'm never going to figure it out
Feeling judged and hopeless about personal growth or change
When the sun goes down I'm somebody else
Using drugs or alcohol to become a different person and escape reality
Raspberries? In fact I'll help myself!
Ignoring social norms and stealing fruit as a form of rebellion
Writer(s): New Swears
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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