Theory of a Deadman's fourth studio album, The Truth Is.. was released on July 12, 2011. The Truth Is... (I Lied About Everything) Songfacts reports it was inspired by the divorce that Tyler Connolly went through in 2010.
Current bandmembers:
Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, lead guitar (2001–present)
Dave Brenner – rhythm guitar (2001–present)
Dean Back – bass (2001–present)
Joey Dandeneau – drums (2009–present)
Former members
Tim Hart – drums (2001–2004)
Brent Fitz – drums (2004–2007)
Robin Diaz – drums (2007–2009)
Discography
Theory of a Deadman (2002)
Gasoline (2005)
Scars & Souvenirs (2008)
The Truth Is.. (2011)
Savages (2014)
Wake Up Call (2017)
Say Nothing (2020)
No Surprise
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics
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So I drank myself to sleep
And Sunday is when I wake up
Not to remember a thing
My friends all say the same thing
I don't know my new girl too well
(I know) that all this lying gets to me
(The way) she talks to every guy in the bar
(I guess) it should have raised some kind of alarm
Who would ever think I'd go and end up
Like all the other guys that she'd gone and fucked
Well it ain't no surprise
That you'd turn me on and leave
It ain't no surprise
That you'd turn it around on me
I don't know why
You won't give me what I need
It ain't no surprise
That that bitch is leaving me
My friends are mean to me
They say I don't break up too well
They know all this crying gets to me
And no one seems to give a shit
I know you want to so go on and say it
Just go on and say it
Well it ain't no surprise
That you'd turn me on and leave
It ain't no surprise
That you'd turn it around on me
I don't know why
You won't give me what I need
It ain't no surprise
That that bitch is leaving me
The lyrics to "No Surprise" by Theory of a Deadman tell the story of a man who is heartbroken and betrayed by a woman he was involved with. The song follows his journey through alcohol-fueled nights, empty mornings, and the crumbling of friendships. He is struggling to come to terms with the reality that the woman he was with would cheat on him and leave him. He is trying to put on a brave face, but he is ultimately devastated by the situation.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song. "Friday is when you left me, so I drank myself to sleep. And Sunday is when I wake up not to remember a thing." These lines show how he copes with the pain of his break-up. He turns to alcohol to numb his pain and tries to forget what has happened. Throughout the song, he shares his struggles, insecurities, and frustrations. He recognizes that his ex-girlfriend was not faithful to him, and he is angry that she treated him poorly. His friends try to comfort him, but they too seem frustrated with his inability to move on.
"No Surprise" is a raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak and betrayal. The singer bares his soul, and the lyrics give insight into the emotions and thoughts of someone going through a difficult time. The song's melodic structure, powerful vocals, and guitar riffs add to its emotional impact, making it an incredibly relatable and impactful piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday is when you left me
The day you left me was Friday
So I drank myself to sleep
I drank until I fell asleep
And Sunday is when I wake up
I woke up on Sunday
Not to remember a thing
I don't remember anything
My friends all say the same thing
All my friends are saying the same thing
I don't know my new girl too well
I don't know my new girlfriend very well
(I know) that all this lying gets to me
I'm aware that being lied to is affecting me
And no one seems to give a shit
But no one seems to care
(The way) she talks to every guy in the bar
(The way) she flirts with every man at the bar
(I guess) it should have raised some kind of alarm
(I suppose) I should have been suspicious
Who would ever think I'd go and end up
I never thought I would end up
Like all the other guys that she'd gone and fucked
Like all the other men she had slept with
Well it ain't no surprise
It's not surprising
That you'd turn me on and leave
You would turn me on and then leave
It ain't no surprise
It's not surprising
That you'd turn it around on me
That you would blame me instead
I don't know why
I don't understand why
You won't give me what I need
You won't give me what I want
It ain't no surprise
It's not surprising
That that bitch is leaving me
That woman is leaving me
My friends are mean to me
My friends are being cruel to me
They say I don't break up too well
They think I don't handle breakups well
They know all this crying gets to me
They know that crying affects me
And no one seems to give a shit
But no one seems to care
I know you want to so go on and say it
I know you want to say it, so go ahead
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David J Brenner, Dean Henning Back, Tyler Patrick Connolly
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@codyratelle1725
Friday is when you left me
So I drank myself to sleep
And Sunday is when I'll wake up
Not to remember a thing
My friends all say the same thing
I don't know my new girl too well
(I know)
That all this lying gets to me
And no one seems to give a shit
(The way)
She talks to every guy in the bar
(I guess)
It should've raised some kind of alarm
Who'd ever think I'd go in and end up
Like all the other guys that you're gunning for
Well it ain't no surprise
That you'd turn me on and leave
It ain't no surprise
That you'd turn it around on me
I don't know why
You won't give me what I need
It ain't no surprise
That that bitch is leavin' me
My friends are mean to me
They say I don't break up too well
(They know)
All this crying gets to me
And no one seems to give a shit
Well I know you want to
So go on and say it
Just go on and say it
Just go on and say it
Well it ain't no surprise
That you'd turn me on and leave
It ain't no surprise
That you'd turn it around on me
I don't know why
You won't give me what I need
It ain't no surprise
That that bitch is leavin' me
(Leavin' me)
Friday is when you left me
So I drank myself to sleep
And Sunday I never woke up
Well it ain't no surprise
That you'd turn me on and leave
It ain't no surprise
That you'd turn it around on me
I don't know why
You won't give me what I need
It ain't no surprise
That that bitch is leavin' me
That that bitch is leavin' me
@bluesapphireymca
This song is so damn catchy
@StevenRice-wo9nv
Never heard this on the regular radio, heard it on XM Satellite for the first time. By far their best jam.
@Cornchipdisease
Listen to that!! What a sound and Canadian!!
@patty109109
Such an amazing track.
@gr0uch02a
Ever notice that most of their songs are either, "How I LOVE you" or "How I HATE you"? LOL If there's ever been a more clever video, I haven't seen it. And these guys kick ass live!
@finney333
Still loving this song in November 21
@cablesito9181
I met this band in the indigo prophecy Game, the best thing about playing that game was the discovery of this band! 🎸⚡🤘
@troyburress4979
The first song I heard from them and still their best.
@StevenRice-wo9nv
I agree completely man! I had heard a couple of other tunes by them like Bad Girlfriend and stuff but this one just rocks the best!
@mikecalhoun2645
Same here