Don't Look Away
No For An Answer Lyrics
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And though you are stricken, you claim there's no change,
The effects, the damage, are easy to see,
Don't lie to yourself, please listen to me...
Don't look the other way!
Heightened awareness that lasts only hours,
Is just an illusion of real strength and power,
But Oh! how you'll miss it when the drugs start to fade,
I tell you, you'll need more with each passing day,
Don't look the other way!
Heed the warning, listen to me,
Of course when it started it was casual and free,
But acquiring a taste spells addiction to me,
It's safest, it's smartest to live poison free.
The lyrics to No For An Answer's song "Don't Look Away" are a warning about addiction and the danger of turning a blind eye to the destructive power of drugs. The song is a plea to those struggling with addiction to face the reality of their situation and not to deny or minimize the damage that addiction can cause.
The song opens with a description of addiction as a disease that causes real pain, but those who are suffering from it may deny that anything has changed. The effects of addiction, however, are all too visible, and the singer asks the listener not to deceive themselves by looking away from the truth.
The second verse warns against the illusion of strength and power that drugs can provide, which can cause users to become dependent and ultimately need more and more to sustain that feeling. The singer cautions that addiction can begin casually and easily, but it quickly spirals out of control and becomes a dangerous habit.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Look Away" are a powerful reminder of the devastating effects of addiction and a call to confront the reality of that situation before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
A disease, a sickness, a real cause of pain,
There is a harmful affliction that causes a lot of pain
And though you are stricken, you claim there's no change,
Despite being affected by the affliction, there is no acknowledgement of change
The effects, the damage, are easy to see,
The consequences and harm are evident and visible
Don't lie to yourself, please listen to me...
Do not deceive yourself, allow me to offer advice
Don't look the other way!
Do not avoid or ignore the issue at hand
Heightened awareness that lasts only hours,
A temporary state of alertness that will not last long
Is just an illusion of real strength and power,
It may seem like a show of strength, but it's not genuine
But Oh! how you'll miss it when the drugs start to fade,
You will regret how fleeting the high was when it wears off
I tell you, you'll need more with each passing day,
The desire for more will only increase over time
Heed the warning, listen to me,
Pay attention to the advice given
Of course when it started it was casual and free,
Initially it seemed insignificant and costless
But acquiring a taste spells addiction to me,
Developing fondness will likely result in addiction
It's safest, it's smartest to live poison free.
The best course of action is to avoid the harmful substance altogether
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SB DRUMS
Bow, love to listen this good music!
Septiansyah DK
A disease, a sickness, a real cause of pain,
And though you are stricken, you claim there's no change,
The effects, the damage, are easy to see,
Don't lie to yourself, please listen to me...
Don't look the other way!
Heightened awareness that lasts only hours,
Is just an illusion of real strength and power,
But Oh! how you'll miss it when the drugs start to fade,
I tell you, you'll need more with each passing day,
Don't look the other way!
Heed the warning, listen to me,
Of course when it started it was casual and free,
But acquiring a taste spells addiction to me,
It's safest, it's smartest to live poison free.
ill phil
This record fucked me Up in a great way in 1997…. Awesome Hits
Piotr B
"Utilizing a kind of furious speed-rap hardcore style that recalls some early Bad Brains...". This is basically a standard style of vocal expression in hardcore, a kind of super fast shouting/ranting/screaming, rather than melodic singing. This is typical for all hardcore, not something specific to Bad Brains or No For An Answer. Just listen to early Agnostic Front, early Suicidal Tendencies, early D.R.I., Attitude Adjustment, Youth Of Today, Cause For Alarm, S.O.D., M.O.D.