Having been signed to Columbia Records, the band released their second single "Post Break-Up Sex" on 24th January 2011. The song entered at number thirty-two in the U.K. The band released their debut album What Did You Expect from The Vaccines? on 14th March through Columbia Records. The album made the top five in the U.K. Singles released after the album launch were "If You Wanna", "All in White", "Nørgaard" and "Wetsuit" / "Tiger Blood".
The Vaccines were also nominated for an MTV Award for 'Best New Band of 2011'.
The No Hope Songfacts reports that The Vaccines second album, The Vaccines Come Of Age, will be released September 3, 2012. The first single to be released from the record, "No Hope", received its first play on Zane Lowe's BBC 1 Radio show on May 28, 2012..
All In Vain
The Vaccines Lyrics
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No, you can't hold a gun to my head
Because baby, I would just refuse
Baby, I would just refuse
All in vain
All in vain
Well you don't know how I feel and I can't explain
Oh, you can't hold a gun to my head
No, you can't hold a gun to my head
Because baby, I would just refuse
Baby, I would just refuse
All in vain
All in vain
When I follow anything that takes my life
All in vain
All in vain
When I self-destruct for fun and I don't know why
You might as well admit it
Despite how you may see it
I'm never gonna waste my time with you
I don't know how you view it
You know you kinda blew it
I'm never gonna waste my time with you
Oh, you can't hold a gun to my head
No, you can't hold a gun to my head
Because baby, I would just refuse
Baby, I would just refuse
All in vain
All in vain
When I ate an appetite that I can't refuse
All in vain
All in vain
Having been there, I would never go again
The lyrics of The Vaccines's song All In Vain is a commentary on how the singer is unwilling to compromise and will not let anyone control his life. He asserts that no one can hold a gun to his head and force him to do things that he doesn't want to do. Even if someone tries, he will refuse to obey their orders. The phrase "All in vain" repeated throughout the song signifies the futility of trying to control or influence the singer. He believes that the actions that he takes and the decisions he makes are his own, and no one can change that.
The second verse talks about how the singer's actions are self-destructive, and he acknowledges that they are in vain. He has an appetite that he can't refuse and ends up following anything that takes his life. He realizes that despite the fun he may have in self-destructing, there is no logic behind it. The quintessential meaning of the song All In Vain can be inferred as living life without a purpose is futile, and trying to control or influence one's life is futile too. The song is an anthem for independence, and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you can't hold a gun to my head
You have no control over me or my decisions
No, you can't hold a gun to my head
I am not easily influenced or coerced
Because baby, I would just refuse
I am independent and determined to make my own choices
Baby, I would just refuse
I have confidence in standing up for myself
All in vain
My efforts and actions are fruitless
All in vain
My pursuits are meaningless and unfulfilling
Well you don't know how I feel and I can't explain
You cannot comprehend my emotions and I struggle to express them
When I follow anything that takes my life
I am easily swayed by temptations that are detrimental to my well-being
All in vain
My actions lead to no beneficial outcome
All in vain
My choices result in no positive consequences
When I self-destruct for fun and I don't know why
I engage in harmful behavior for enjoyment, despite not understanding my motivations
You might as well admit it
There is no point in denying the truth
Despite how you may see it
Despite your perception of the situation
I'm never gonna waste my time with you
I have no interest in investing my time or energy into this relationship
I don't know how you view it
I am unsure of your perspective on the matter
You know you kinda blew it
You have made a mistake or missed an opportunity
I'm never gonna waste my time with you
I have no intention of putting effort into this connection
When I ate an appetite that I can't refuse
I succumb to my unhealthy cravings and desires
Having been there, I would never go again
After experiencing the negative consequences, I would not repeat the same mistake
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Freddie Clayton Cowan, Peter Gareth Christopher Robertson, Arni Hjorvar Arnason, Justin James Hayward-Young
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