Never Say Never
Nothing Unexpected Lyrics
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This town is so predictable.
If i could only see you when you're not acting "oh so difficult."
You got me right where you want me.
With my back against the wall, and nobody's thinking of me.
I'm calling on all free hands now.
Someone's gotta help me save a life tonight.
'till we turn wrong into right.
You know, i've had better.
You know i'd never hurt you.
Never say never.
If you could only see me on my own, i bet you'd never believe me.
But now i'm gone, so now who's wrong.
If you could only see me, you'd be down on your knees and you'd be crying to me.
I'm not listening, i'm not listening, no, no, no.
With my back against the wall, and nobody's thinking of me.
Why can't i seem to get this right?
The lyrics of "Never Say Never" by Nothing Unexpected convey a sense of frustration that comes with feeling trapped in a predictable and difficult situation. The first two stanzas express a sense of longing to see someone without their usual image or facade. The singer finds this person's behavior typical and difficult, indicating that they may be putting up a front or acting contrary to their true nature. The singer reckons that if they could see this person's real self, they would have a chance to form a connection.
The chorus reflects a sense of desperation and a need for help. The singer calls for help from anyone who is free, implying that they feel helpless and are unable to cope on their own. They seem to have a sense of urgency and a need to save a life tonight, perhaps indicating that they are facing a life-threatening situation. The lyrics suggest that the singer is listening to their inner voice, screaming out until they can turn what's wrong into right.
The last stanza appears to be a response to the first two. The singer challenges the person they are addressing to see them alone, without their usual facade. They believe that if this person could only see them for who they really are, they would realize their mistake and be remorseful. The lyrics suggest that the singer is unwilling to listen to other perspectives, implying that they have been hurt before and are not willing to listen to anyone else. The final line, "why can't I seem to get this right?" suggests a lack of confidence that the singer has in themselves, questioning if they are able to make the right decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
If i could only see you when you're not acting 'oh so typical.'
I wish I could see your real side and not your generic behavior.
This town is so predictable.
Nothing unexpected ever happens in this place.
If i could only see you when you're not acting 'oh so difficult.'
I wish I could see the kinder side of you instead of your stubbornness.
You got me right where you want me.
You have complete control over me.
With my back against the wall, and nobody's thinking of me.
I feel trapped and ignored.
I'm calling on all free hands now.
I'm asking for help from anyone who can assist me.
Someone's gotta help me save a life tonight.
I need someone to help me save a life tonight.
Your voice inside my head is screaming out.
I can hear your voice loudly in my mind.
'till we turn wrong into right.
Until we make things right again.
You know, i've had better.
I've experienced better situations before.
You know i'd never hurt you.
You can trust that I would never intentionally harm you.
Never say never.
Anything is possible, so never say never.
If you could only see me on my own, i bet you'd never believe me.
If you saw me by myself, you wouldn't believe who I really am.
But now i'm gone, so now who's wrong.
Now that I'm not around, who is to blame?
If you could only see me, you'd be down on your knees and you'd be crying to me.
If you saw me now, you would be begging for my forgiveness.
I'm not listening, i'm not listening, no, no, no.
I refuse to listen to you.
Why can't i seem to get this right?
I can never seem to do things correctly.
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.