Dadada
The Naked and Famous The Lyrics


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Da da da da
Dadadada da

There is no light
No light outside
There is no light
No light outside
I think I'm gonna blow
I think I'm gonna lose control
'Cause I'm finding the will
This machine could kill, kill, kill

Just a little bit more
Just a little bit an inch of it more
'Cause I'm beginning to tear
At the seams from the sun goes all over here

Da da da da
Dadadada da

There is no light
No light outside
There is no light
No light outside

There is no light
No light outside
There is no light
No light outside

There is no light
No light outside




There is no light
No light outside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Naked and Famous’ “Dadada” are simple but powerful. The repetition of “Da da da da, Dadadada da” creates a sense of urgency and almost desperation. The first verse describes a lack of light, both literal and metaphorical. There seems to be no hope, no warmth, no guiding force. In the chorus, the singer admits to feeling like they are going to “blow” and lose control. They are finding the will to fight back against whatever darkness is engulfing them, but they know that there is a risk that this fight could be deadly.


The second verse continues this theme of desperation and the struggle to hold on. The singer is tearing at the seams, unable to handle the weight of the darkness that surrounds them. They need just a little bit more, an inch more of something, anything, to hold onto. By the end of the song, it becomes clear that the darkness is still present. The repetition of “There is no light, no light outside” hammers home the idea that the fight goes on, and the outcome is uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

Da da da da
The repetition of syllables emphasizes the absence of meaningful words, similar to the emptiness of the world outside.


Dadadada da
Further emphasizing the point that there is nothing substantial to say or do.


There is no light
This phrase is repeated multiple times to remind the listener that there is no hope or salvation in the outside world.


No light outside
The repetition of this phrase highlights the bleakness of the surroundings and gives a strong sense of desolation.


I think I'm gonna blow
The artist feels overwhelmed by the emptiness and lack of light around them.


I think I'm gonna lose control
The emptiness and lack of light is causing the singer to feel like they are losing their grip and ability to handle it all.


'Cause I'm finding the will
Despite the overwhelming sense of hopelessness, the singer is finding a reason to keep going.


This machine could kill, kill, kill
The emptiness and lack of light is suffocating and could potentially lead to death.


Just a little bit more
The artist is pushing themselves to keep going despite their inner turmoil.


Just a little bit an inch of it more
Every small step counts towards breaking free from the desolation.


'Cause I'm beginning to tear
The singer is struggling against the pressure of their surroundings and is beginning to break apart.


At the seams from the sun goes all over here
The pressure and lack of light is causing the artist to unravel and become undone.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SHORT, ALISA XAYALITH, THOM POWERS

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Comments from YouTube:

@MusicControlsMyLife1

Makes me feel stronger! Love this song :D They rock <3

@trewsdetroit5

This was one of their encores last night, I was wondering why I liked this one so much. Now that you mention it I do hear me some Foo Fighters in this one...Good call!!!

@MusicControlsMyLife1

Amazing song, I love 'em! <3

@Pummaelfee

my favourite band!

@kjohans6

They owe some credit to Queens of The Stone Age for this song.

@Nemesick.Messiah

They are queens of the stone age for a reason, these guy's are the new age 🤫

@Herv3

when the naked and famous was still a rock band :(

@xyzpdq1122

CD101 Day! That was fantastic, so much energy.

@RichBordoni

This song is so good

@Dannihetfield

nice tunes dude !! jajaja

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