No Way Out
St. Elmo's fire Lyrics
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No way no way
First you left, now your back no way no way
Got me hiding in my music every single fucking day
You think I'll lose these fucking feelings no way no way
Cause you can't change this way I'm feeling no way no way
Go away, go away I really wish you'd go away
You think I'll lose these fucking feelings no way no way
Cause you can't change this way I'm feeling no way no way
Like if I find someone else, it will never be the same
Got butterflies in my stomach even when I heard your name
Don't know if that makes me crazy, but if it does then okay
I don't care because you know I'm crazy bout you anyway
Just a chance, just a chance to show you that I'm your man
My friends are telling me to move on but I don't know if I can
And I've been thinking bout the future and you're always in the plan
My life revolves around you girl, you're the center of my fan
You know I can, girl why you ran
Tryna find out where all these feelings began
A three year span, being less than
What I needed to be to be your man
Can anyone do it, I don't know I guess we'll see
But I don't want that if that person isn't me
Literally dreaming bout the things we could be
If we tried it then you'd like it guaranteed
First you left, now your back no way no way
Got me hiding in my music every single fucking day
You think I'll lose these fucking feelings no way no way
Cause you can't change this way I'm feeling no way no way
Go away, go away I really wish you'd go away
Sometimes I wonder why I agree with everything you say
You think I'll lose these fucking feelings no way no way
Cause you can't change this way I'm feeling no way no way
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way
No way no way
The lyrics of "No Way Out" by St. Elmo's Fire convey a sense of frustration, longing, and confusion caused by a complicated romantic relationship. The repetition of "no way no way" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's resistance to changing their feelings, even though they are aware of the unlikelihood of a positive outcome.
The opening lines suggest a pattern of the person leaving and returning, which has led the singer to seek solace in music as a way to escape their emotions. The use of explicit language reflects the intensity of their emotions and the difficulty they face in trying to move on from this person.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire for the person to go away, yet admits to being conflicted because they still feel strongly for them. The line "Like if I find someone else, it will never be the same" suggests that the singer believes they may not be able to find the same level of connection with anyone else. The mention of butterflies in the stomach when hearing the person's name may indicate that even though the relationship is tumultuous, it still holds a certain allure for the singer.
The bridge of the song acknowledges the advice of friends to move on, but the singer is unsure if they can follow that advice. Their thoughts are consumed by the future, and the person they are singing about is always a part of those plans. The line "My life revolves around you girl, you're the center of my fan" further illustrates the singer's infatuation and dependence on this person.
Overall, "No Way Out" portrays a complex and conflicted emotional state, where the singer simultaneously yearns for the person to leave and hopes they will stay, struggling to reconcile their deep feelings with the reality of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
First you left, now you're back no way no way
I can't believe that you left and now you're back, there's no way I can accept it
Got me hiding in my music every single fucking day
Your presence has caused me so much pain that I find solace in music every day to escape from it
You think I'll lose these fucking feelings no way no way
You believe that I will eventually stop having these intense emotions, but there's absolutely no way that will happen
Cause you can't change this way I'm feeling no way no way
You have no power to alter the way I feel, there's no way you can make a difference
Go away, go away I really wish you'd go away
I desperately desire for you to leave my life, go away and never come back
Sometimes I wonder why I agree with everything you say
At times, I question why I constantly find myself agreeing with everything you say, despite the pain it causes
Like if I find someone else, it will never be the same
Even if I were to find another person, the connection I had with you can never be replicated
Got butterflies in my stomach even when I heard your name
Whenever I hear your name, I still feel nervous excitement in my stomach, like a swarm of butterflies
Don't know if that makes me crazy, but if it does then okay
I'm unsure if my feelings make me seem insane, but if they do, I'm willing to accept it
I don't care because you know I'm crazy bout you anyway
Regardless of what others may think, I don't care because you know I'm utterly infatuated with you
Just a chance, just a chance to show you that I'm your man
If only I had the opportunity, just a single chance, to prove to you that I'm the one for you
My friends are telling me to move on but I don't know if I can
My friends advise me to let go and move forward, but I'm uncertain if I'm capable of doing so
And I've been thinking bout the future and you're always in the plan
When contemplating the future, you are always included in my plans and aspirations
My life revolves around you girl, you're the center of my fan
Everything in my life revolves around you, you are the central focus of my existence
You know I can, girl why you ran
You are aware of my capabilities, so why did you choose to run away from me?
Tryna find out where all these feelings began
I'm attempting to understand the origin of these intense emotions I have for you
A three year span, being less than
Over a span of three years, I feel like I haven't been enough for you
What I needed to be to be your man
I haven't fulfilled the requirements to be the man you desired
Can anyone do it, I don't know I guess we'll see
I'm unsure if anyone else can meet your expectations, only time will tell
But I don't want that if that person isn't me
I have no interest in someone else fulfilling the role if it's not me
Literally dreaming bout the things we could be
I constantly dream about the possibilities and potential of what we could become
If we tried it then you'd like it guaranteed
If we gave it a chance, I'm certain you would enjoy it and find satisfaction
No way no way
Absolutely not, no chance
No way no way
Without a doubt, impossible
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Liam Rodgers
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