Members
* Tim Skipper - lead vocals, guitar
* AJ Babcock - bass guitar, backing vocals
* Colin Rigsby - drums, backing vocals
Discography
* Ten Months (2001)
Music Videos
* "Ten Months" (2001)
* "Vital Signs" (2001)
Vital Signs
No Tagbacks Lyrics
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I'm learning to live without you, it's not so bad
But I miss you sometimes, sometimes all of the time
Regretfully I'll be patient for a year
Most definitely I'll be wishing you were here
I don't need you to breathe
I don't want you to leave
But you've got to go, yeah you got to go
Few things in life make me happy, one of them just left
I'm learning to live without me, I'm not my best
Cause I miss you sometimes, sometimes all the time
I don't need you to breathe
I'll be breathing miserably
I don't want you to leave
But you've got to go, yeah you got to go
You're so near to perfect, you're so far from me
The lyrics of No Tagbacks's song Vital Signs portray the angst and pain that one experiences after a failed relationship, yet it is also a testament to resilience and personal growth. The persona of the song acknowledges that distance will not resolve their situation, but they are slowly learning to live without their former partner, who was an essential part of their life. Despite this, they admit to missing their ex, sometimes all the time, indicating that the feelings of loss and regret have not entirely disappeared.
The persona also expresses their willingness to be patient for a year but admits that they wish their ex was still present. They continue to breathe, but miserably, without their partner, revealing the significance of the bond they once shared. The persona accepts that their ex must go, but they do not want them to depart, revealing the pain and conflict within them. The song concludes with the persona acknowledging their ex's perfection, yet ruing their distance, which acts as an insurmountable obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
This distance won't kill me or bring you back
Although the distance between us is significant, it won't hurt me or bring you back.
I'm learning to live without you, it's not so bad
I'm adapting to life without you and discovering that it's not as terrible as I expected.
But I miss you sometimes, sometimes all of the time
Regardless of the fact I'm okay without you, there are still moments when I miss you continuously.
Regretfully I'll be patient for a year
Although it pains me, I'll be patient for a year with remorse.
Most definitely I'll be wishing you were here
Certainly, I'll wish you were here with me.
I don't need you to breathe
I don't need you to survive.
I'll be breathing miserably
But I'll be breathing with sadness and unhappiness.
I don't want you to leave
I don't desire for you to depart.
But you've got to go, yeah you got to go
But you have to go, even if it's difficult or disappointing.
Few things in life make me happy, one of them just left
There are only a few things that bring me happiness and one of them has recently departed.
I'm learning to live without me, I'm not my best
I'm discovering how to exist without being my complete self, and I'm not at my finest.
Cause I miss you sometimes, sometimes all the time
I experience a sense of missing, sometimes sporadically or constantly.
You're so near to perfect, you're so far from me
You are almost perfect, yet unfortunately out of my reach.
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SirIgnotus
This is great! I wish the whole album could be available on YouTube. This song feels somewhat reminiscent of Barbara's Birthday from What You Want Is Now.
Matty Kenobi
Solid find!