No more
Petty Tom And Heartbreakers The Lyrics
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No more
I ain't gonna do it no more
It used to be a big deal
But, I ain't gonna do it
If it ain't real
Big money
You stand with a ticket in your hand
You don't play you can't win
But, I ain't gonna do it
'Til I feel it again
When I see that sun go down
My mind begins to clear
Sure was a hard time
It sure was a hard time my dear
No more
No more
I ain't gonna do it no more
It used to be a big deal
But, I ain't gonna do it
If it ain't real
No, I ain't gonna do it
If it ain't real
The lyrics to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' song "No More" refer to a shift in perspective for the singer. He sings about not wanting to engage in actions or experiences that don't feel authentic or real to him anymore. The first two lines of the song serve as a repeating refrain, emphasizing the singer's resolve to stop doing what he's been doing. He reveals that something that was once a "big deal" to him doesn't hold the same importance or value anymore. He won't engage in it unless it feels genuine to him.
The lyrics also reference the idea of risk-taking and the concept of "you can't win if you don't play." The singer acknowledges that he has had big plans and chased after big money, but it all feels hollow now. He needs to feel a connection to whatever he's pursuing in order to commit to it again. The song continues with a description of the nostalgia and peace that the singer experiences at sunset, which allows him to reflect on the difficult time he's had. The final lines, once again, emphasize the singer's resolve to only pursue what genuinely feels real to him.
Line by Line Meaning
No more
I'm done with it
No more
Won't do it again
I ain't gonna do it no more
I refuse to continue doing it
It used to be a big deal
It was significant before
But, I ain't gonna do it
Still not going to do it
If it ain't real
Unless it's genuine
Big money
Lots of cash
Big plans
Huge ambitions
You stand with a ticket in your hand
You have everything you need to succeed
You don't play you can't win
If you don't try, you won't succeed
But, I ain't gonna do it
Still not going to do it
'Til I feel it again
Until I experience the genuine feeling again
When I see that sun go down
At sunset
My mind begins to clear
My thoughts become clearer
Sure was a hard time
It was quite difficult
It sure was a hard time my dear
It was indeed a challenging period, my love
No more
I'm done with it
No more
Won't do it again
I ain't gonna do it no more
I refuse to continue doing it
It used to be a big deal
It was significant before
But, I ain't gonna do it
Still not going to do it
If it ain't real
Unless it's genuine
No, I ain't gonna do it
No, I definitely won't do it
If it ain't real
Unless it's genuine
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM PETTY
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@rosemarywaldron497
@@johnrogers9481
If you read that person's words with ❤️...you'll find their true "intent." And not just come from a place of harshly judging their words. 🤍
To me, they were trying to convey that they are sad that we ALL will never get to hear a BRAND NEW SONG by TP; one that he could have written now because, he was still here on earth 😓physically with us still. 💖
I do absolutely understand, your point, that because, Tommy was such a prolific songwriter, and had a "vault" as it's often referred to, of tons of songs, that had either never been recorded on an album, or were "alternate" versions of some of his songs that were on TPHB & TP albums, or some that were just "informal demos," that we, in a sense, DO STILL get to hear a NEW song that we've not heard before!
Thank God🙏 & Thank you TP for leaving such a generous, priceless gift 💝 of yourself behind for us to treasure!
🎩💔🎸🎶
@MrBraddyman
I had the privilege of meeting this man when I was a child…. Maybe 12 years old.
I met Bob, Bruce Spingteen… my dad and uncle had restaurants that were popular when they came through and would invite them… the whole crew! Now they were still getting messed up together, the crew.
By the time the concert was over, we had already closed….
I don’t know how, but they were able to talk several bands in to coming…
Shit, I got pictures of Bob Seger, ZZ TOP… holding me for a photo shoot.
Picture early 80’s….
I got to meet all of them and their crew.
I’ll never forget Bob Seger. He was so humble.
They didn’t stay long and they didn’t want to talk because they were saving their voices.
I had an interesting life in Birmingham Alabama in the early 80’s.
I got snuck into the prince concert, never met him, but I watched him so closely that I could smell his bad ass.
I’ll never forget this man. Very humble guy!!!
@Jabberwok28
Tom Petty embraced the possibilities of the music video in ways not many rock artists would. He was a legend.
@thursoberwick1948
The symbols are borrowed.
@alexello1189
Idk this video seems right up David Lee Roth’s alley, “gimme a bottle of anything and a glazed donut to go”
@josepheddy5187
1:04
@aWomanFreed
What do u mean? Alice in wonderland is commonplace and Freemasonic imagery is in like every video ever. Not to mention the cannibalism
@joshualiddell9145
Alice in wonderland was written about one of my ancestors Alice Liddell. I am Joshua Liddell 😊
@MsMerryland
I was 32 years old when this song was released. I'm 70 now and this is still one of my all time favorite videos. It's a masterpiece.
@petrusinvictus3603
I am 56 and the VIDEO is pure golg. Best one, of cource: Kate Bush, Running up that hill and more
@stevew6910
I was young when this video came out, I thought it was creepy
@Jiizzstain
Clockwork orange ass video