No more
The Dirty Projectors Lyrics
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I'm not happy, I'm not free
No, I won't believe that this is all
Pay check to pay check
No, I won't believe that this is all
Every night I get drunk
I need action, won't take no more
It won't work no more
It won't work no more
No more, no more
Control for who? for what?
Reaction's masochism
Control for who? for what?
I'm no robot, they can get fucked
Control for who? for what?
I need to live, I need it now
I need action, won't take no more
It won't work out
It won't work no more
It won't work no more
No more, no more
The lyrics of the song "No More" by The Dirty Projectors portray a sense of frustration and rejection towards the monotony and lack of fulfillment in life. The opening verse of the song dismisses the idea of settling for a mediocre life which involves living paycheck to paycheck and getting drunk every night. The repetition of the phrase "No, I won't believe that this is all" highlights the singer's determination to break free from this cycle and seek something more meaningful.
The chorus of the song further strengthens the message of the song as the singer declares that they need action and they won't take it anymore. The repetition of the phrase "It won't work no more" echoes their defiance towards a life that does not fulfill their desires. The following verses point out the need for control and question who it's meant for. The singer acknowledges their autonomy and dismisses the idea of being controlled like a robot.
Overall, the song "No More" by The Dirty Projectors is a powerful expression of disillusionment and the need for action and control over one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I won't believe that this is all
I refuse to accept that this is all there is to life
I'm not happy, I'm not free
I'm unhappy and feeling trapped
Pay check to pay check
I'm living paycheck to paycheck
Every night I get drunk
I'm trying to escape from my problems by drinking every night
It won't work out
The current situation is not sustainable
Control for who? For what?
Who benefits from this control and why is it necessary?
Reaction's Masochism
Reacting to the situation is only causing more pain
I'm no robot, they can get fucked
I won't be controlled like a machine, and I don't care what they think
I need to live, I need it now
I need to make changes in my life immediately in order to live the life I want
no more, no more
I'm done with the current situation, and won't tolerate it any longer
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: DAVID LONGSTRETH
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