No Hope
New York Rel-X Lyrics
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can't make you feel the same as me
so tired of getting bad breaks
tired of lifetimes in the rain
i've lost too much this time
sometimes i want to scream in pain
but truth be told i'll stand again
can't let you win when you're to blame
(Chorus)
no i won't fight for you
waste my time or die for you
won't spill my blood or go insane
won't eat your shit or take the blame
no hope-generation
no hope for our generation (x2)
you've put the blame on us
and locked us up without a key
you've tried confusing standards
your moral threats don't bother me
you took away our trust
you've tried divide and conquer
it's sad when you can't find your dreams
and nothing is the way it seems
(Chorus)
we're tired of fighting a battle
and tired of being affraid
tired of being mistreated
and i won't feel ashamed (x2)
(Chorus)
The lyrics to "No Hope" by New York Rel-X convey a sense of frustration and defiance towards the societal and personal struggles that the band is facing. The lyricist is expressing their feelings of being helpless, exhausted and tired of trying to make someone understand what they're going through. They feel like their efforts to connect are futile as the other person cannot seem to comprehend their perspective. They feel like they've lost a lot and at times, they want to scream in pain. However, despite everything, they affirm that they will not let the other person win or take the blame.
The chorus of the song finds the lyricist refusing to do anything drastic or extreme for the other person. They won't fight, waste their time, spill their blood, eat their shit, or take the blame. The chorus repeats the line "no hope for our generation" twice, emphasizing the overall sense of despair and hopelessness that the lyricist feels. They seem to believe that their generation is destined to fail, given the negative circumstances that they're facing.
The second verse speaks about how the social and political structures around them are not helpful, but harmful. It feels like they've been unfairly judged and penalized. They believe that their trust has been broken, and others have tried to manipulate or control them. However, they're not afraid to express their thoughts and emotions. They won't be shamed for their struggles or their perspective.
Overall, the song is about feeling helpless and tired of fighting against the tide of negativity and oppression. It's about standing up against those who seek to control and belittle them. Despite everything they've gone through, they're determined to stand tall and not give up.
Line by Line Meaning
this time can't see what's right
I'm feeling lost and confused, unable to see the obvious truth.
can't make you feel the same as me
I can't force you to understand me or see things from my perspective.
so tired of getting bad breaks
I feel exhausted from constantly facing setbacks and misfortunes.
tired of lifetimes in the rain
I'm tired of enduring difficult times filled with sadness and despair.
i've lost too much this time
I've suffered great losses recently, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and defeated.
sometimes i want to scream in pain
I feel so much emotional pain that I want to express it through screaming.
but truth be told i'll stand again
Despite my struggles, I know I'll find the strength to stand again and keep going.
can't let you win when you're to blame
I won't let you come out on top when you're the one responsible for causing harm and pain.
no i won't fight for you
I refuse to fight for someone who doesn't deserve my loyalty or respect.
waste my time or die for you
I won't waste my precious time and energy or risk my life for someone who isn't worth it.
won't spill my blood or go insane
I won't sacrifice my well-being, sanity, or life for someone who doesn't value me.
won't eat your shit or take the blame
I won't tolerate being mistreated or blamed for problems that aren't my fault.
no hope-generation
There's a lack of optimism and faith in the current generation.
no hope for our generation (x2)
We feel like there's no hope for our generation to achieve a better future or make positive changes.
you've put the blame on us
You've unfairly blamed us for problems or mistakes that aren't entirely our fault.
and locked us up without a key
You've trapped us and prevented us from reaching our potential or pursuing our dreams.
you've tried confusing standards
You've intentionally tried to create confusion and chaos by setting inconsistent or unrealistic standards.
your moral threats don't bother me
I won't be intimidated or swayed by your attempts to control me through moral threats or manipulation.
you took away our trust
You've betrayed our trust and left us feeling like we can't rely on anyone or anything.
you've tried divide and conquer
You've tried to weaken us by creating division and conflict within our group, but we won't let that happen.
it's sad when you can't find your dreams
It's disheartening and depressing when you can't pursue your passions or achieve your goals.
and nothing is the way it seems
Everything feels uncertain and unstable, and it's hard to know what's real or true.
we're tired of fighting a battle
We're exhausted from constantly having to fight against unfair or oppressive forces.
and tired of being affraid
We're tired of feeling scared and anxious all the time, living in a state of constant fear.
tired of being mistreated
We're tired of being mistreated and disrespected by those in power.
and i won't feel ashamed (x2)
I won't let others make me feel ashamed for standing up for myself and fighting for what's right.
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.