No Way Out
Theory Of A Dead Man Lyrics
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Such a beautiful waste I say
Just when you think I'm lost you found your way
That little angel on my shoulder says
Not to do those things you did
That little angel on my shoulder screams
"I think I lost my way"
From a god who ain't much of a know-it-all
So follow me and hold your breath again till I say when
Did I say when?
Such a beautiful land
Such a beautiful sin I say
(A sinner say)
Just when you pull me in I push away
(I push away)
That little devil on my shoulder says
I'll make you do those things you did
That little devil on my shoulder screams
"I think you found your way"
So take your thoughts and run away
From a god who ain't much of a know-it-all
So follow me and hold your breath again till I say when
Did I say when?
There's no way out for you
But you can follow me, just follow me down
There's no way out for you
So just follow me, just follow me down
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
Your god ain't much of a
No, he's nothing at all
There's no way out for you
But you can follow me, just follow me down
There's no way out for you
So just follow me, just follow me down
There's no way out for you
The lyrics of the song No Way Out by Theory of a Deadman can be interpreted in various ways, but one possible meaning is about the struggle between one's conscience and desires. The singer describes a temptation that he can't resist, despite the little angel on his shoulder warning him not to do those things he did before, and the little devil encouraging him to indulge in sin. This inner turmoil is reflected in the line, "Just when you pull me in I push away." However, the singer seems to have lost faith in religion, as he refers to God several times as "not much of a know-it-all." He urges the listener to follow him instead, even though there's no way out.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy, with its repetition of "There's no way out for you, but you can follow me, just follow me down." This could mean that the singer is offering an escape from whatever it is that's trapping the listener, whether it's guilt or fear or a lack of purpose. However, the repeated reference to following the singer could also imply that he's leading the listener astray, into a world of sin and temptation. Overall, the lyrics of No Way Out are open to interpretation, but they certainly paint a picture of someone struggling with their conscience and their desire to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a beautiful face
Despite having an attractive face, the person being referred to is a waste.
Such a beautiful waste I say
The singer reiterates the fact that the person's beauty is all for naught.
Just when you think I'm lost you found your way
The person being referred to seems to always find their way back, despite appearing lost.
That little angel on my shoulder says
Not to do those things you did
The singer's conscience (represented by an angel) advises against repeating past mistakes.
That little angel on my shoulder screams
"I think I lost my way"
The singer's conscience expresses confusion and doubt in making the right decisions.
So take your thoughts and run away
From a god who ain't much of a know-it-all
The singer urges the listener to ignore the advice of a flawed and unreliable deity.
So follow me and hold your breath again till I say when
Did I say when?
The singer commands the listener to once again hold their breath, without specifying when they can stop.
Such a beautiful land
Such a beautiful sin I say
(A sinner say)
The singer describes a beautiful or desirable situation, despite it being sinful, and acknowledges their own status as a sinner.
Just when you pull me in I push away
(I push away)
The person being referred to seems to have a push-pull effect on the singer's emotions or actions.
That little devil on my shoulder says
I'll make you do those things you did
The singer's inner voice (represented by a devil) tempts them to repeat past mistakes.
That little devil on my shoulder screams
"I think you found your way"
The singer's inner voice expresses satisfaction in leading them astray.
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
Your god ain't much of a
No, he's nothing at all
The singer continues to critique the deity's lack of knowledge or helpfulness, ultimately concluding that it is worthless.
There's no way out for you
But you can follow me, just follow me down
There's no way out for you
So just follow me, just follow me down
The singer acknowledges that there is no escape for the listener, but offers themselves as a guide.
There's no way out for you
The listener's situation appears to be hopeless.
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