The Portugal Japan are a punk rock trio from Kumamoto, Japan who formed in … Read Full Bio ↴The Portugal Japan are a punk rock trio from Kumamoto, Japan who formed in 2003. The original lineup consisted of Fukiko The End (lead vocals, guitar), Cherry The End (drums, vocals), and Suyako The End (bass). Their self-titled debut album was released in 2005 on Sazanami label.

Suyako left the band in early 2006 and was replaced by Nana The End. The band broke up in 2007.

They are heavily influenced by garage rock and punk bands like the Ramones, MC5 and The Sonics.

Official site: http://www.theportugal.jp

No I Want
THE PORTUGAL JAPAN Lyrics

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No, I want to get no more bad heartache
No, I want, it′s gonna fall deep in my heart

Oh my heart to be the tenderness
You can't get know?
Yes, you know who I am

I′m a girl

Starless night on the street
Lose the place where I should be

If you love me
Oh my baby, stay with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "No I Want" by THE PORTUGAL JAPAN expresses the desire to avoid any more emotional pain. The first line "No, I want to get no more bad heartache" reveals that the singer has already experienced heartbreak and is looking to shield themselves from any further pain. They are seeking for a change, and the following line "No, I want, it's gonna fall deep in my heart" suggests that they are hoping for love to enter their life and fill the void that the heartache left.

The next few lines express a yearning for tenderness as the singer asks if the listener knows how it feels to want their heart to be tender. They affirm their identity as a girl and describe themselves in a vulnerable state, wandering through a starless night and feeling lost. The final line is a plea for love and for the person they are addressing to stay with them.

Overall, "No I Want" is a relatable song that speaks to the human desire for love and tenderness while also acknowledging the pain that comes from heartache.

Line by Line Meaning

No, I want to get no more bad heartache
I don't want to experience any more emotional pain.

No, I want, it′s gonna fall deep in my heart
I want something that will truly resonate with my heart and have a deep impact.

Oh my heart to be the tenderness
I want my heart to embody gentleness and kindness.

You can't get know?
Don't you understand?

Yes, you know who I am
You already know me well.

I′m a girl
I am a female.

Starless night on the street
A dark, lonely night on an empty road.

Lose the place where I should be
I feel lost and don't know where I belong.

If you love me
If you truly care for me.

Oh my baby, stay with me
Please don't leave me alone.

Writer(s): The Portugal Japan

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