No more
Richard Lyrics
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Leaves you out of place and it's not my fault
I'm missing all the things that we used to do
Now you ain't complacent and I'm losing you
Damn
Hard to separate the two
Damn
This life ain't including you
Did we let it get to this
You
Hate the fact that I'm like this
I never thought that you'd push yourself away from me
I always thought that you'd be the one to understand
I always work cause the mission ain't gone run itself
Do all I can cause the work ain't come from no one else
We used to talk when I used to buy expensive things
Now we don't talk cause I'm paying off expensive things
And I'm feeling like I'm paying you no mind
And I'm just feeling like I wasted all my time with you
Chasing other women there's so many that I got
But I'm feeling lonely I'm regretting what I want
I got all these riches but the only thing I want
Doesn't want attention no not from me no more
Break myself apart but instead I'm feeling lonely
Spending all this money but inside I'm feeling empty
I got all these riches but the only thing I want
Doesn't want attention no not from me no more
Damn hard to separate the two
This life ain't including you
Did we let it get to this
Hate the fact that I'm like this
Damn hard to separate the two
This life ain't including you
Did we let it get to this
Hate the fact that I'm like this
Chasing other women there's so many that I got
But I'm feeling lonely I'm regretting what I want
I got all these riches but the only thing I want
Doesn't want attention no not from me no more
Break myself apart but instead I'm feeling lonely
Spending all this money but inside I'm feeling empty
I got all these riches but the only thing I want
Doesn't want attention no not from me no more
Damn
Hard to separate the two
Damn
This life ain't including you
Why
Did we let it get to this
You
Hate the fact that I'm like this
In "No More", Richard expresses his regret for prioritizing his career and material possessions over his relationship with his partner. He acknowledges that his hard work for the things he wants has left his partner feeling left out and unsatisfied. The repetition of the lines "Damn, hard to separate the two" and "This life ain't including you" emphasizes his struggle to balance his personal and professional life, while also acknowledging that his partner no longer fits into this lifestyle. Richard recognizes that despite all his riches and success, the only thing he truly wants is his partner's attention and affection, but sadly, they no longer desire that from him.
The use of vivid imagery in the line "Break myself apart but instead I'm feeling lonely, spending all this money but inside I'm feeling empty" highlights the internal struggle he faces as he attempts to make sense of his predicament. The line "Chasing other women there's so many that I got, but I'm feeling lonely I'm regretting what I want" suggests that he has tried to fill the void of his failed relationship with other women, but realizes that it is not a solution. The repetition of the line "Doesn't want attention no not from me no more" further emphasizes his partner's disinterest in him and his longing for their love.
Overall, "No More" is an honest exploration of the difficulties of balancing a successful career with a meaningful relationship. Richard's remorseful lyrics and introspective tone make for a poignant and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working hard for the things I want
I have been putting in a lot of effort to achieve my goals
Leaves you out of place and it's not my fault
My pursuit of success has caused a rift between us and it's not intentional
I'm missing all the things that we used to do
I am nostalgic for the things we used to do together
Now you ain't complacent and I'm losing you
You are no longer content with our relationship and it's causing us to drift apart
Damn
Expressing frustration
Hard to separate the two
It's difficult to balance my work and my relationship with you
This life ain't including you
My current lifestyle is not accommodating you
Why
Asking the question of how we got to this point
Did we let it get to this
Did our actions lead to our current situation
You
Referring to the partner
Hate the fact that I'm like this
You resent me for the way I am
I never thought that you'd push yourself away from me
I never thought you would distance yourself from our relationship
I always thought that you'd be the one to understand
I believed you would have a deeper understanding of my motivations
I always work cause the mission ain't gone run itself
I am committed to my goals because no one else will achieve them for me
Do all I can cause the work ain't come from no one else
I am putting in maximum effort because I am solely responsible for my success
We used to talk when I used to buy expensive things
We used to have conversations about the expensive purchases I made
Now we don't talk cause I'm paying off expensive things
Our conversations have been negatively affected as I am now paying off my past expenses
And I'm feeling like I'm paying you no mind
I feel like I am not giving you enough attention
And I'm just feeling like I wasted all my time with you
I am feeling regretful for the time we have spent together
Chasing other women there's so many that I got
I am pursuing other women even though I have many options
But I'm feeling lonely I'm regretting what I want
I am feeling alone and regretful for my desires
I got all these riches but the only thing I want
Despite my wealth, the only thing I desire is out of my reach
Doesn't want attention no not from me no more
The person I desire is no longer interested in me
Break myself apart but instead I'm feeling lonely
I am breaking myself apart to try and fill the void, but I am still lonely
Spending all this money but inside I'm feeling empty
Even though I am spending a lot of money, I still feel unfulfilled
Damn
Expressing frustration
Hard to separate the two
It's difficult to balance my work and my relationship with you
This life ain't including you
My current lifestyle is not accommodating you
Why
Asking the question of how we got to this point
Did we let it get to this
Did our actions lead to our current situation
You
Referring to the partner
Hate the fact that I'm like this
You resent me for the way I am
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Perez, Richard Ragudo III
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laurent Desbois
@Tom Hall,
Ethnocide: «Disparition des caractéristiques culturelles d'un groupe ethnique, par un autre groupe plus puissant."
Pour vous renseigner sur la disparition du français au Canada ainsi que toutes les lois qui ont été faites dans le ROC contre le français, par province, voir la référence ci-dessous:
Le Génocide culturel des francophones au Canada
Synthèse du déclin du français au Canada
Par Pierre-Luc Bégin
ISBN 978-2-923365-34-3
Le système fédéral canadien est le tombeau du fait français au pays.
Bill Price
I am a big fan of Zachary. I don't speak French but his music transends any language barrier. This song about the changes in his culture is moving.I have cried listening to it.I have the half French half English version thankfully so my non French speaking self gets to understand what's in the lyrics.
ralphzachary
With the arrival of public education in Louisiana in 1916, the French speaking Cajun community was confronted with forced assimilation. Cajun children whose only language was French were humiliated and often beaten in schools in an attempt to eradicate their maternal tongue. Zachary Richard's song is based on the experience of his parents. For over a generation, he has led the effort to preserve and promote Cadien/Cajun culture and the French language of Louisiana.
foxibot
ralphzachary Zachary tell people you know to keep their generators at least 20 feet from animals and people. People dying from carbon monoxide poisoning. 600, 000 without power, and just to be safe wear your masks from covid! Stay safe and J’taime “sha” cher! ❤️⭕️❌👍🏼🐊🦊
Arlo220
i am from the big ranch country of west texas. i studied spanish in college and really wanted to study french but my dad reminded me he'd never heard anyone speak french on the streets of our hometown.
so, back to texas tech and enroll in spanish class.
i speak fluent spanish yet still yearn to speak french.
i love, admire and respect everything "cajun".
voici je
@Morag MacGregor ..if as a québécoise..i sometimes find it hard to keep my french ...i am more than amaze to see this is real that french survived in Louisiana...thank you ..
Morag MacGregor
When i lived down South in the 80's for a couple of years, people my age didn't speak French. But their parents had always spoken French at home, and did so all their lives.
Robert Guiraud
Un grand merci à Zachary pour ses merveilleuses chansons
AUBERT Marie
Bonjour à tout le monde , j 'ai lu tous vos commentaires , je suis heureuse que certains n 'oublie pas la Belle Langue Française , transmise par leurs ancêtres Français . j ' ai toujours aimé les chansons D ' ACADIE , plusieurs CD et livres de cuisines ......très émouvant la chanson de Zachary Richard ......merci à tous pour vos chaleureux commentaires , je vous souhaite à tous UN JOYEUX NOËL QUE DIEU VOUS GARDE .......VIVE L ' ACADIE VIVE LA FRANCE VIVE LES ACADIENS ................MERCI ZACHARY RICHARD
Jean-Claude BELLEC
L'Introduction s'applique exactement à la Bretagne, quant au talent de Zacharie, il est énorme !
follepourchevaux
Oh, I have so much to learn. I am English Canadian but I love the music of Quebec. I stumbled on Zachary Richard's song Reveille and learned, for the first time, the story of the expulsion of the Acadians. I hope that is taught in school now because it sure was not when I was in school and all of us should know about it.