Novocaine
The Unlikely Candidates Lyrics
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I tell my girl that I'mma change my ways
She knows I'm never gonna change (Change)
Same old shit
Running my mouth until she busts my lip
So many problems, you can take your pick
I know I'm never gonna change
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am, I know what I know
If you catch me running away then you'll know
I can't change!
Guess you can blame it on my left side brain
I should know better but you know
I know, I know I ain't never gonna change
Got no shame!
Spend all my money as soon as I got paid
I should know better but you know
I know, I know I ain't never gonna change
Wonder why the party's over soon as I arrive
Must've done something in a former life
And I don't really wanna change
Change!
I am what I am, I know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am, I know what I know
You catch me running away then you'll know
I can't change!
Guess you can blame it on my left side brain
I should know better but you know
I know, I know I ain't never gonna change
Got no shame!
Spend all my money as soon as I got paid
I should know better but you know
I know, I know I ain't never gonna change
Change
Am what I am, know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
Am what I am, know what I know
You catch me running away then you'll know
I am what I am, know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am, know what I know
You catch me running away then you'll know
Am what I am, know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
Am what I am, know what I know
You catch me running away then you'll know
I can't change!
Guess you can blame it on my left side brain
I should know better but you know
I know, I know I ain't never gonna change, yeah
Well, I got no shame
Spend all my money as soon as I got paid
I should know better but you know
I know, I know I ain't ever gonna change
The Unlikely Candidatesโ song, โNovocaine,โ is a paradoxical track that talks about admitting oneโs faults while affirming that change is impossible. The songโs lyrics describe a rebellious and reckless individual who is aware of his/her destructive tendencies, yet cannot muster the motivation to change. The chorus, โI canโt change! Guess you can blame it on my left side brain. I should know better but you know I know I ainโt never gonna change. Got no shame! Spend all my money as soon as I got paid. I should know better but you know I know I ainโt never gonna changeโ highlights the singerโs lack of control over his/her impulses, thereby rendering change an unattainable goal.
The songโs central theme revolves around acknowledging one's flaws and shortcomings, which is further exemplified through the lines, โIโll let you down if you let me too close." The individual understands his/her destructive tendencies and warns his/her partner, but there is a sense of resignation to these behaviors. The song's title, "Novocaine," serves as a metaphor, indicating that the character has learned to numb himself/herself to the consequences of his/her actions, so he/she can continue the cycle of destruction.
Overall, โNovocaineโ is a song that offers a candid insight into the battle with addiction, denial, and self-destructive tendencies, and how it's difficult to break free from the hold of those forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Novocaine, I keep it coming so I feel no pain
I use Novocaine as a metaphor to describe how I avoid confronting my problems and end up feeling numb instead.
I tell my girl that I'mma change my ways
I promise my girlfriend that I will change for the better, but deep down, I know it's unlikely to happen.
She knows I'm never gonna change (Change)
My girlfriend is aware that I have a pattern of repeating negative behavior and not making significant improvements.
Same old shit
I'm stuck in a rut and tend to repeat the same unproductive behavior.
Running my mouth until she busts my lip
I tend to be impulsive and say things without thinking, which often leads to conflict with my girlfriend.
So many problems, you can take your pick
I have a lot of issues that need to be addressed, and it's difficult to decide where to start.
I know I'm never gonna change
Despite my desire to improve, I lack the motivation to put in the effort needed to make lasting changes.
I am what I am, I know what I know
I'm self-aware and recognize that I have flaws and limitations.
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I tend to disappoint people who get too close to me because of my inability to change my negative behavior.
If you catch me running away then you'll know
I have a tendency to avoid my problems instead of facing them head-on, and if you see me running away, you'll know I'm avoiding something.
Guess you can blame it on my left side brain
Blaming my negative behavior on my brain's left side is an excuse for not taking responsibility for my actions.
I should know better but you know
I'm aware of my destructive behavior but struggle to change it despite knowing better.
I know, I know I ain't never gonna change
I'm certain that I won't change, no matter how much I may want to or how hard I try.
Got no shame!
I'm unapologetic about my behavior, even when it causes problems for others.
Spend all my money as soon as I got paid
I have poor spending habits and tend to waste money quickly after receiving it.
Wonder why the party's over soon as I arrive
I tend to cause problems and create conflict wherever I go, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Must've done something in a former life
I make light of my negative behavior by attributing it to something external, such as karma or previous lives.
I don't really wanna change
Despite my promises to do better, I don't have the desire to make the necessary changes in my life.
Change!
The repetition of this word represents my internal struggle to make changes despite my resistance to doing so.
Writer(s): Gregg Wattenberg, Kyle Morris, Jesse Finkelstein, Jordan Rand Miller, Kellen Pomeranz
Contributed by Emily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
Novocaine
I keep it coming so I feel no pain
I tell my girl that imma change my ways
She knows I'm never gonna change (change)
Same old shit
Runnin' my mouth until she busts my lip
So many problems, you can take your pick
I know I'm never gonna change (change)
[Pre-Chorus]
I am what I am
I know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am
I know what I know
You'll catch me runnin' away then you'll know
[Chorus]
I can't change
Guess you could blame it on my left side brain
I should know better but you know I know I know
I ain't ever gonna change
Got no shame
Spent all my money soon as I got paid
I should know better but you know I know I know
I ain't ever gonna change
[Verse 2}
Wonder why
The party's over 'soon as I arrive
Must of done something in a former life
And I don't really wanna change
Change
[Pre-Chorus]
I am what I am
I know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am
I know what I know
You'll catch me runnin' away then you'll know
[Chorus]
I can't change
Guess you could blame it on my left side brain
I should know better but you know I know I know
I ain't ever gonna change
Got no shame
Spent all my money soon as I got paid
I should know better but you know I know I know
I ain't ever gonna change (change)
[Bridge]
I am what I am
I know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am
I know what I know
You'll catch me runnin' away then you'll know
I am what I am
I know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am
I know what I know
You'll catch me runnin' away then you'll know
I am what I am
I know what I know
I'll let you down if you let me too close
I am what I am
I know what I know
You'll catch me runnin' away then you'll know
[Chorus]
I can't change
Guess you could blame it on my left side brain
I should know better but you know I know I know
I ain't ever gonna change
Well I got no shame
Spent all my money soon as I got paid
I should know better but you know I know I know
I ain't ever gonna change
Change
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What happens when your mom tells you to let your little brother play drums with your friends
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I cant unsee this