No Way Out
TNT Lyrics


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Can't say I'm not pulling my weight
It's like I always got something to say
Got the same problems but a different day
I always like it when it's going my way
When I was 18, I lost my faith
Couldn't fake it anymore
Not another day
Couldn't take it anymore
Had to go away
Let me sink through the floor
I know my fate
Big man
Ride around no kickstand
Can't sleep, I gotta think, man
Switch up to the defense
Got no time to blink, man
Can't afford to miss a beat, man
Get up out the streets, man
It ain't really what it seems, man
No shade, just free game
Words to relay
Fortune over fame
I hear it calling my name
I won't die with all my thoughts inside my head
I prefer to make it loud and clear instead
Some people expect me to just fade away
This is all I know
I know no other way
Broke all my chains now
Burn up the past and the pain now
Call you out if you a lame now
I think I'm really insane now
Back when I would bury myself
Caught up in some kind of spell
I made my own personal hell
Hate was all that I felt
Grinding my teeth in my sleep
Got a couple demons they been trying to haunt me
Nothing I ever got in this life was for free
Am I ever trying too hard? Hardly
Do I have a secret that I keep? Probably
Feeling like the greatest like my name's Ali
And I talk what I step, so you get what I say
Get what I say
Hope you get what I say
I won't die with all my thoughts inside my head
I prefer to make it loud and clear instead
Some people expect me to just fade away




This is all I know
I know no other way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TNT's song "No Way Out" touch on themes of personal struggle, resilience, and self-expression. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that they are not shying away from their responsibilities and always have something to say. They mention that despite facing the same problems every day, they enjoy it when things go their way. However, when they were 18, they lost their faith and couldn't pretend anymore, leading them to feel overwhelmed and needing to escape. They express a sense of acceptance of their fate.


In the next section, the lyrics emphasize the singer's determination and the need to keep moving forward. They mention a "big man" who can ride without a kickstand, which might symbolize independence and self-reliance. The singer feels restless, constantly thinking and alert, unable to afford any lapses or mistakes. They express a desire to leave the streets and highlight that reality may not be as it appears, emphasizing the importance of truth and genuine experiences. The lyrics hint at the possibility of offering advice or sharing wisdom without any ulterior motives, valuing fortune over superficial fame.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's refusal to let their thoughts remain inside their head, opting to express themselves loudly and clearly. The lyrics imply that some people expect the singer to fade into obscurity, but they assert that this is not an option for them as it is the only way they know how to live. The lines "Broke all my chains now, burn up the past and the pain now" suggest a liberation from past struggles and a willingness to confront and overcome negativity. The singer also mentions a feeling of insanity, possibly due to the intensity of their drive and ambition.


In the final verse, the lyrics reveal a period of the singer's life where they were self-destructive and trapped in their own self-created misery. They mention grinding their teeth in their sleep and being haunted by personal demons. The lyrics also suggest that nothing in life comes for free and that the singer wonders if they might be trying too hard. However, they also assert that they feel like the greatest, referencing legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and his confidence. The singer concludes by reiterating their commitment to stand by their words, hoping that their message is understood and emphasizing that this is the only way they know how to live.


Overall, the lyrics of "No Way Out" by TNT convey a sense of personal struggle, determination, and a refusal to be silenced. The song addresses themes of faith, hardship, self-expression, and the challenges faced in one's journey towards success.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't say I'm not pulling my weight
I am fully aware that I am contributing and doing my part


It's like I always got something to say
I constantly have thoughts and opinions I want to express


Got the same problems but a different day
I continuously face similar challenges in my life


I always like it when it's going my way
I find satisfaction when things work out in my favor


When I was 18, I lost my faith
At the age of 18, I experienced a loss of belief or trust


Couldn't fake it anymore
I reached a point where pretending or deceiving was no longer possible


Not another day
I couldn't endure another day of the same situation


Couldn't take it anymore
I couldn't handle or tolerate it any longer


Had to go away
I felt the need to escape or remove myself from the situation


Let me sink through the floor
I desired to retreat or disappear completely


I know my fate
I am aware of what destiny holds for me


Big man
Someone significant or influential


Ride around no kickstand
Moving forward without any support or assistance


Can't sleep, I gotta think, man
I am unable to sleep as I constantly reflect and ponder


Switch up to the defense
Changing to a defensive stance or approach


Got no time to blink, man
I have no room for hesitation or rest


Can't afford to miss a beat, man
I cannot afford to make mistakes or lose momentum


Get up out the streets, man
I must rise above my current circumstances


It ain't really what it seems, man
The situation is not as it appears on the surface


No shade, just free game
I am providing honest advice or knowledge without any hidden intentions


Words to relay
Information or messages to pass on


Fortune over fame
Prioritizing financial success rather than public recognition


I hear it calling my name
I sense a strong calling or urging towards something


I won't die with all my thoughts inside my head
I refuse to keep my thoughts and ideas unexpressed until the end of my life


I prefer to make it loud and clear instead
I choose to communicate my thoughts openly and boldly


Some people expect me to just fade away
Certain individuals anticipate me gradually disappearing or losing relevance


This is all I know
This way of living or pursuing my passion is all I am familiar with


I know no other way
I have no experience or knowledge of alternative approaches


Broke all my chains now
I have liberated myself from all constraints or limitations


Burn up the past and the pain now
I am determined to let go of past negative experiences and move forward


Call you out if you a lame now
I will openly criticize or confront you if you are uninteresting or uninspiring


I think I'm really insane now
I believe I have reached a state of madness or extreme behavior


Back when I would bury myself
In the past, I used to isolate or hide myself from others


Caught up in some kind of spell
I was trapped or captivated by a certain influence or enchantment


I made my own personal hell
I created my own suffering or misery through my actions and choices


Hate was all that I felt
I experienced nothing but strong feelings of anger and hostility


Grinding my teeth in my sleep
I am constantly experiencing anxiety or stress even during my sleep


Got a couple demons they been trying to haunt me
I have inner struggles or negative influences that relentlessly trouble me


Nothing I ever got in this life was for free
I have not received anything without effort or sacrifice in this life


Am I ever trying too hard? Hardly
I rarely put in excessive or unnecessary effort


Do I have a secret that I keep? Probably
It is likely that I have a hidden or undisclosed secret


Feeling like the greatest like my name's Ali
I have a strong sense of self-confidence and superiority, reminiscent of Muhammad Ali


And I talk what I step, so you get what I say
I back up my words with action, ensuring that my message is clear


Hope you get what I say
I genuinely desire for you to understand and comprehend my words


I won't die with all my thoughts inside my head
I refuse to keep my thoughts and ideas unexpressed until the end of my life


I prefer to make it loud and clear instead
I choose to communicate my thoughts openly and boldly


Some people expect me to just fade away
Certain individuals anticipate me gradually disappearing or losing relevance


This is all I know
This way of living or pursuing my passion is all I am familiar with


I know no other way
I have no experience or knowledge of alternative approaches




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Written by: Treavor Taylor

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