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No Mistake
One 4 One Lyrics
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The lyrics in One 4 One's song "No Mistake" convey a sense of frustration towards those who try to control and manipulate others. The opening lines express a desire for personal autonomy, and a rejection of the influence of others. The singer speaks of feeling pressured and coerced, and laments the fact that others try to force their own beliefs and values onto him. The line "Injecting your thoughts to my head for the meaning I'd rather take a bullet instead" highlights the intensity of the frustration and the desire to escape the influence of others.
The chorus of the song, "Welcome to my world where our creed is no mistake," suggests that the singer has found a way to live authentically, without being swayed by the opinions and prejudices of others. He seems to take pride in this, and suggests that those who are trying to control him are weak and misguided. The closing line, "I have got my pride and glory and what you got is a big bullshit story," reinforces this idea.
Overall, "No Mistake" is a powerful plea for individualism and freedom from the influence of others. It conveys a sense of anger and frustration, but also a defiant sense of pride in living authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't it be easy to live our own lives.
It is difficult to live our own lives because of external pressures from others.
You just try and force me and then just deny.
You attempt to control me and then refuse to acknowledge your actions.
Injecting your thoughts to my head for the meaning I'd rather take a bullet instead.
You impose your beliefs on me, which is unbearable to the point where I'd rather face physical harm.
Welcome to my world where our creed is no mistake.
My world is one where we embrace our differences and do not view them as mistakes.
I just choose to live here cause where you're from, you just taught me hate.
I choose to live in my world because the place you come from promotes hate and negativity.
Your appearance is so strong but your actions are so weak.
You may present yourself as powerful, but your actions do not align with that image.
For what you stand for, I'd probably perish within a week.
Your beliefs and values are so opposite to mine that I would not be able to survive in your world.
I have got my pride and glory and what you got is a big bullshit story.
I value my sense of self and accomplishments while viewing your narrative as false and meaningless.
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.