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..
No One Knows
The Vaccines Lyrics
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That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat?
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me?
No one knows
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboat in the sun
End come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undonе
And I realize you're minе
Indeed, a fool of mine
I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
Gift that you give to me
No one knows
The Vaccines' song No One Knows is a lyrically dense track that paints a picture of a person's journey through life, constantly being faced with rules to follow, pills to swallow, and feeling lost in the desert of their mind. The song begins with the person acknowledging the rules we're given to follow and the unknown quality of our experiences. The pills they swallow represent the difficulties and struggles they deal with and how they can be comforting yet difficult to swallow at the same time. The taste of the pill is described as "tastes like gold," which paradoxically suggests that having to endure hardships can lead to a valuable outcome.
In the chorus, the person speaks to a lover, realizing that they are theirs. They describe themselves as a "fool" for not realizing it sooner, perhaps suggesting that the relationship has gone through some rocky moments, but they are grateful to have found love. The second verse describes the person's journey through the "desert of the mind" and feeling lost. They follow along with life, drifting aimlessly like a dead lifeboat in the ocean, until they finally come undone. This moment of letting go leads to a feeling of relief, a sense of giving in that brings them peace.
The song ends with the person acknowledging the gift of love they've been given but suggests that nobody knows the depth of the love they share. This final line of the song brings the idea of the unknown back to the forefront, suggesting that there is always an element of mystery and unknowing in life and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
We get some rules to follow
We receive instructions and guidelines to adhere to
That and this, these and those
Those instructions may include specific details and distinctions between things
No one knows
Despite being given these rules, the true reasoning and purpose behind them remain unknown
We get these pills to swallow
Along with guidelines, we are given medicine to take
How they stick in your throat?
These pills can be difficult to take and uncomfortable to ingest
Tastes like gold
Despite the less than desirable effects, these pills may provide valuable benefits
Oh, what you do to me?
The impact of these pills on the person taking them can be significant
No one knows
Despite this impact, it may not be fully understood by others
And I realize you're mine
The singer comes to the realization that they have a certain possession or hold over someone/something
Indeed, a fool of mine
The realization may be belated and viewed as foolish in hindsight
I journey through the desert
The singer embarks on a difficult and harsh journey
Of the mind with no hope
This journey may be an emotional one, with little optimism for success
I follow, I drift along the ocean
Despite the difficulty of the journey, the singer presses on
Dead lifeboat in the sun
They encounter obstacles that may seem impossible to overcome
End come undone
Despite their efforts, they may not be able to reach their desired outcome
Pleasantly caving in
The singer may come to a peaceful acceptance of their fate
I come undone
Despite their attempt at peace, they unravel emotionally
Heaven smiles above me
The beauty and good in life can still be seen despite the difficult journey
What a gift here below
These moments of happiness and joy are the true gifts in life
But no one knows
Despite the existence of these gifts, others may not fully understand or appreciate them
Gift that you give to me
The happiness and joy may come from a specific person or relationship
No one knows
Despite the significance of this person/relationship, outsiders may not comprehend the depth of it
Writer(s): Mark Lanegan, Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Samantha Official Channel
We get some rules to follow
That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat?
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me?
No one knows
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboat in the sun
End come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undonе
And I realize you're minе
Indeed, a fool of mine
I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
Gift that you give to me
No one knows
Katya Art
this cover sounds so sexy and enchanting — this is the vaccines brand
João Rodrigues
@DigitalDaffodil 2020 the orginial it´s the original 100% fucking sweet song, but like this girl said this other thing also :D
Tom
@DigitalDaffodil 2020 They just slowed it down, sounds boring to me.They scream look Im cool and mysterious I made the song a bit slow and a bit smokey echoey sounding. I also don’t like that when you look at him in the video he has nothing on his face, but from the back seat they have a scarf or mask on
DigitalDaffodil 2020
No more enchanting or sexier than the original...
anxious onigiri
Let's gooooo. An EP and an LP in 2021 😩👏
Speed Brain
Is the Lp safe?
Samantha Official Channel
We get some rules to follow
That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat?
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me?
No one knows
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboat in the sun
End come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undonе
And I realize you're minе
Indeed, a fool of mine
I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool of mine
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
Gift that you give to me
No one knows
Mike Tomy
Arrasaram, sou fã de vcs. Lança um Remake de All In White Pfvvv
Arturo RR
Loved when the lyrics said "with no hope" and "Hope" just appeared on the screen 👌
Farid W7
As always the perfect music, greetings from México.