The Magic Gang were a British four-piece band from Brighton.

Since t… Read Full Bio ↴The Magic Gang were a British four-piece band from Brighton.

Since their inception in 2013, the group’s chaotic shows have gained them a reputation as one of the country’s most incendiary bands

In January 2024, The Magic Gang have announced they are going on an indefinite hiatus, allowing them to spend some time exploring their own creative pursuits.

No One Else
The Magic Gang Lyrics

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Even when we're in a room together
I never know just what to say
They're always talking to me
As if they see right through me

I don't remember what I said
But you can tell me we can make things better
They leave before I can think

And even through

I know, I know I'm gonna be
Talking to myself and not to anyone else
It's something wrong with me
That no one else can see

Even when we're in a room together
I never know just what to say
They're always talking to me
As if they see right through me

I don't remember what I said
But you can tell me we can make things better
They leave before I can think
And even through

I know, I know I'm gonna be
Talking to myself and not to anyone else
It's something wrong with me
That no one else can see

Talking to myself and not to anyone else
It's something wrong with me
That no one else can see, that no one else can see

No one else can see (no one)
No one else can see (no one)

No one else can see (no one)
No one else

Overall Meaning

can see (no one)

The lyrics to The Magic Gang's "No One Else" reflect the feeling of social anxiety and the struggle to communicate with others. The singer in the song seems to feel uncomfortable and out of place, as if they cannot connect with anyone around them. Even in a room full of people, they struggle to find the right words to say and feel as if no one truly understands them. The repetition of the phrase "talking to myself and not to anyone else" emphasizes this sense of isolation and frustration.

The image of others "talking to me/ as if they see right through me" adds to the feeling of vulnerability and the sense that there is something wrong with the singer. Despite their best efforts to connect with others, they always seem to fall short, and others seem to leave before they are able to make a true connection. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's something wrong with me/ that no one else can see", highlighting the singer's belief that there is something fundamentally flawed about them that no one can understand.

Overall, "No One Else" explores the themes of social anxiety, isolation, and the struggle to connect with others. Through its lyrics, the song captures the complicated emotions and experiences that many people face in social situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Even when we're in a room together
Despite being physically present with others, I struggle with communication.

I never know just what to say
I lack confidence and find it difficult to express myself.

They're always talking to me
Others attempt to engage with me, but I feel as though they can see through me.

As if they see right through me
Others' perception of me feels penetrating, as though they can see my insecurities.

I don't remember what I said
I struggle to recall what I've contributed to conversations.

But you can tell me we can make things better
I'm open to receiving guidance to improve my communication skills.

They leave before I can think
Others often exit the conversation before I have the chance to fully process my thoughts.

And even though
Despite this challenge,

I know, I know I'm gonna be
I'm aware that I will likely continue encountering this difficulty.

Talking to myself and not to anyone else
I fear that I will continue to struggle communicating with others and will be left with my own thoughts.

It's something wrong with me
I feel as though this issue resides solely within myself and question what I can do to change.

That no one else can see
This difficulty is largely internal and not readily apparent to others.

No one else can see (no one)
I feel largely alone in this struggle.

No one else can see (no one)
Others are not able to perceive the depth of this challenge.

No one else can see (no one)
This difficulty is ultimately my own to bear.

No one else
I feel very much alone in this struggle.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC D. DAWKINS, ANSON R. DAWKINS, BLAKE ENGLISH, ROBERT ANTHONY SMITH, Anson Dawkins, Eric Dawkins, Robert Smith

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