No Exit
The Angels Lyrics


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No Exit

(Brewster-Neeson-Brewster)

Tell me why the secrets have disappered
cover up the traces of wasted years, the traces of wasted years
the mirrored face of fear
cover up the candle that sheds a tear
build it up alibies for the damned
hide away, don't ever reveal your plan
looked down at your bloodstained hands, no one spoke
the information cited you by name, the silken rope

I know you're gonna leave me with no exit

Lock it up, standing behind closed doors
give it up, no hiding place anymore
no hiding place anymore, you know that I know where you are
we've been through all this before





I know you're gonna leave me with no exit

Overall Meaning

The song “No Exit” by The Angels is a powerful and emotional commentary on the feeling of being trapped with no way out. The lyrics speak of secrets disappearing and traces of wasted years being covered up. The mirrored face of fear is covered up, and there is an attempt to hide away and never reveal one’s plan. The person in question is looked down upon and no one speaks, as the information cited them by name and the silken rope tightens.


The singer of the song knows that the person in question is going to leave them with no exit. The sense of being trapped and helpless pervades throughout the entire song as it speaks to the feeling of being boxed in and having no way out. The imagery of locked doors and no hiding place anymore adds to the sense of being trapped and hopeless.


The song is a haunting reminder of how it feels to be trapped in a situation with no way out. It speaks to the sense of hopelessness and how it feels to be boxed in with no options. Overall, the lyrics of “No Exit” are a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a way out if we are willing to look for it.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me why the secrets have disappeared
Please explain to me why the truths are now unknown and can't be found


cover up the traces of wasted years, the traces of wasted years
Hide any indications of the past time that has been wasted, cover up the traces of that lost and unproductive time


the mirrored face of fear
A reflection of your fear, as you see yourself cower away


cover up the candle that sheds a tear
Hide away the source of light that shows the sadness underlying and the basic tears which follow


build it up alibies for the damned
Create false excuses for those who are doomed and defeated


hide away, don't ever reveal your plan
Conceal your intentions and never let them see the light of day


looked down at your bloodstained hands, no one spoke
Your hands are bloody and nobody dared to speak words over the fear of the tale that such standstill hands might tell


the information cited you by name, the silken rope
You have been convicted by the reference to the facts and the silken rope is the punishment that awaits you


Lock it up, standing behind closed doors
Close the door and don’t let anyone know what you’re doing behind it


give it up, no hiding place anymore
Let it go. There is no more space hidden to hide and protect yourself within


no hiding place anymore, you know that I know where you are
It’s time to come out from the shades! For I know everything and there is nowhere you can go from here.


we've been through all this before
We've been in this situation, familiar to both of us, in the past


I know you're gonna leave me with no exit
I know you’re going to escape and leave me with no way out of this mess that you’ve created.




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@NicBunnymen

One of the greatest live acts ever. The greatest frontman...you never get bored at an Angels concert. Love this band..always will.

@CailenCambeul

Seen the Angels with Doc at Rock 'a Rena in Qld. Remember that pub? And TV Show?

@mzoongu

Doc cannot be improved upon.

@richardraver8810

I will not only say that this is the most underrated rock band of all time, but tbat this is as good as any rock and roll music ever played. That more people did not know about them is a failure of taste and imagination..

@RandOm-xc4qi

No shit, i think Dawn is Breaking rivals the greats like Stairway to Heaven or Comfortably Numb.

@robertj.b2494

Yes but some secrets are better off kept

@daves4645

@@robertj.b2494 Why?

@amadeolvp

tienes toda la razon!!!!!!

@rdna3902

Because ACDC basically put the legwork into the US until they became successful.

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@Digital_Chaos

I'm honored to have seen them live in the early 80s RIP Doc I'm still a big fan today!

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