No Way Out
Roadrunner Lyrics
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Matt Baumbach (ex-VISION OF DISORDER) - guitar, bass
Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT) - drums, bass
Junkie XL - programming, synths
Children carry out your voice, it really matters
The blood is skewn around
And they will kick a man when he's down
Children carry out your voice, it really matters
We are never right
We are forever wrong
And I believe
As I ran inside
We are good enough to be true
Children rise from this with forty words and forty fists
Carry on around their hope before they're broken
If the people live in doubt and scream the way out, the way out, the way out!
Children carry out your voice it's all that matters
We are never right
We are forever wrong
And I believe
As I ran inside
We are good enough to be true
And we don't want to know everything
We wanna know one thing
Only tell us where the blood is
We will clean it up
And we don't want to know everything
We wanna know one thing
Only tell us where the blood is
We will clean it up
We are never right
We are forever wrong
And I believe
As I ran inside
We are good enough to be true
We are never right
We are never wrong
And I believe
As I ran inside
We are good enough to true
We are never right
We are forever wrong
And I believe
As I ran inside
We are good enough to be true.
The lyrics of Roadrunner's song No Way Out seem to be calling for the voice of children to carry on the fight and struggle for a better world. The blood that is "skewn around" refers to the violence and struggle that has plagued humanity throughout history. The song seems to be suggesting that even when we are down and at our lowest, we must stand up and continue fighting for what is right. The repetition of the phrase "children carry out your voice, it really matters," emphasizes the importance of the younger generation's role in effecting change and creating a better world in the face of adversity.
The song also highlights humanity's tendency to be forever wrong, constantly making mistakes but still striving to be good enough. The lines "we are never right, we are forever wrong, and I believe... we are good enough to be true" captures the sentiment of constantly struggling to be better and do better in spite of our flaws. The repetition of this phrase further emphasizes this acknowledgement of humanity's imperfections.
Overall, the song is a call to action, a plea for people, most importantly the younger generation, to carry on the fight for a better world despite adversity and imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
Children carry out your voice, it really matters
Encouraging children to voice out their opinions and beliefs as they hold value
Carry on about your fight and who it shattered
Keep speaking out about your struggles and the impact it has on you and others
The blood is skewn around
There is violence and chaos around us
And they will kick a man when he's down
People may try to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or weakened
Children rise from this with forty words and forty fists
Kids will find ways to exceed their own limitations in fighting for what they believe is right
Carry on around their hope before they're broken
Maintain optimism and persistence despite the challenges encountered
If the people live in doubt and scream the way out, the way out, the way out!
When faced with uncertainties, people should use their voice to find clarity and solutions
We are never right
We often make mistakes and do not always have the right answers
We are forever wrong
Our shortcomings are infinite and will likely always occur
And I believe
Despite our flaws, there is potential for improvement and progress
As I ran inside
Personal experience has influenced my perspective
We are good enough to be true
While we may not always meet unrealistic standards, we are still capable of being genuine and authentic
And we don't want to know everything
We don't expect to have a complete understanding of every situation
We wanna know one thing
We just want to gain clarity regarding one aspect of the situation
Only tell us where the blood is
Provide us with the truth and the source of the conflict or violence
We will clean it up
Together, we can work towards resolving the issue and creating a better future
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@bigrod342
RIP Joey, you live on in our hearts and will never be forgotten 🙏
@Pendarr
Wow I never realized Joey did the bass too! He really did great on this, and having Daryl Palumbo and Junkie XL too, just, wow. What a cool collab and album this was! This was my favorite song on it back then and still sounds great!
@ShunnyMcbuns
RIP JOEY
@Kevin-gb8gb
Shit i just heard this jam and his death hit so much harder. dude was my idol and shit when learning drums.
@danwelsh6706
Fucking amazing I loved this so much
@doctordoom8472
Sameee
@daysofrevenge
Miss U Joey
@superandychannel6250
Прекрасная песня! Я в восторге!
@kedijay912
Rest in Peace Joey....