No Way Out
Puff Daddy The Family Lyrics
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Even the dog can feel the chill
She lays her head down on the table
Next to a stack of unpaid bills
Daddy comes and puts his arms around her
He says "Girl, your stockings' startin' run
Now it ain't ever been easy
But ain't it always been fun, fun, fun"
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way out
I said no way
Daddy's cussin' in the backyard
Got the engine hangin' from a tree
Kickin' the tires on the T-Bird
He says, "T, you ain't gettin' the best of me, not this time"
Mamma comes dancin' out the back door
Snappin' a dish towel in her hand
She says, "Don't you be wastin' all that good energy
Don't you know how I love a sweaty man-oh-man-oh"
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way, no way out
I said no way out
Fell in love and there's no way out
Fell in love and there's no way out
Fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way, no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
We fell in love and there's no way out
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
We fell in love and there's no way
No, no way, no way out
The opening lines of the song No Way Out by Puff Daddy & The Family give us a glimpse into a moment of despair in a family. The mother is seen crying in the kitchen surrounded by piles of unpaid bills, while the dog can feel the sadness too. The father consoles her, acknowledging that life has never been easy for them, but at least it has been fun. The lyrics then shift to the father outside, working on his car and appearing to be frustrated with it. The mother comes out and cheers him on, encouraging him to not waste his energy and acknowledging how much she loves a hard-working man.
The chorus of the song repeatedly proclaims that the couple fell in love and there's no way out. This line can be interpreted in different ways depending on one's perspective. It could mean that they fell in love and there's no way out of the relationship, or it could mean that they fell in love and there's no way out of the tough times that come with it. The couple seems to have found joy and humor in their struggles, understanding that sometimes, you just gotta laugh about it.
Overall, the song No Way Out gives us a glimpse into a family's struggles, but also shows how they find strength and joy in each other. It's a reminder that love and laughter can get us through even the toughest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamma's crying in the kitchen
The mother is feeling upset while in the kitchen
Even the dog can feel the chill
The dog is able to sense the tense atmosphere
She lays her head down on the table
The mother is putting her head down in sadness
Next to a stack of unpaid bills
There are unpaid bills near the mother
Daddy comes and puts his arms around her
The father comforts the mother with a hug
He says "Girl, your stockings' startin' run"
The father makes a lighthearted comment about the mother's stockings
Now it ain't ever been easy
The parents acknowledge that their lives have not been easy
But ain't it always been fun, fun, fun
Despite the difficulties, they still find joy in life
We fell in love and there's no way out
The couple is in love and committed, with no intention of ending the relationship
Sometimes you just gotta laugh about it
Sometimes it's better to laugh and enjoy life despite its troubles
Daddy's cussin' in the backyard
The father is swearing outside
Got the engine hangin' from a tree
The father is working on the car, and has the engine hanging from a tree
Kickin' the tires on the T-Bird
The father is checking the car tires
He says, "T, you ain't gettin' the best of me, not this time"
The father is determined not to let the car troubles win
Mamma comes dancin' out the back door
The mother is happy and energetic as she comes outside
Snappin' a dish towel in her hand
The mother has a dish towel in her hand, which she snaps in excitement
She says, "Don't you be wastin' all that good energy
The mother urges the father not to waste his energy on anger
Don't you know how I love a sweaty man-oh-man-oh"
The mother finds the father's hardworking nature attractive
Fell in love and there's no way out
Reiteration of the couple's commitment to each other
No, no way, no way out
Another repetition of their commitment to each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARCUS HUMMON, DARRELL SCOTT
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