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 Way Out
Theory of a Deadman 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
In Theory of a Deadman's song No Way Out, the lyrics are about an internal struggle within one's mind between two opposing forces - the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. The singer talks about how sometimes he follows the right path, and sometimes he succumbs to the temptation of sin. He expresses his frustration by belittling the idea of God and suggesting that He doesn't know everything. The chorus of the song is a call to action for the listener to follow the singer down the path of sin and temptation since there is no escape from it.
The song can be interpreted as a representation of the conflicting desires and emotions that people face every day. The angel and devil on the shoulder can be seen as symbols for the battle between good and evil within one's conscience. The lyrics suggest that there is no easy way out of this conflict and that one has to choose their own path.
Overall, "No Way Out" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the inner struggle within us all, and how we are faced with difficult choices every day that can impact our lives and those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a beautiful face
The person being spoken about has a visually pleasing appearance
Such a beautiful waste I say
Despite the person's beauty, they have wasted their potential or life
Just when you think I'm lost you found your way
The singer's actions may seem aimless or confusing, but the listener understands them
That little angel on my shoulder says
The artist's conscience, represented by an angel, advises them
Not to do those things you did
The artist has made mistakes in the past and should not repeat them
That little angel on my shoulder screams
The singer's conscience becomes more urgent in its warnings
"I think I lost my way"
The singer acknowledges that they may have made bad choices and strayed from their path
So take your thoughts and run away
The artist advises their listener to distance themselves from negative thoughts
From a god who ain't much of a know-it-all
The artist critiques the abilities or usefulness of a higher power
So follow me and hold your breath again till I say when
The artist asks the listener to trust them and go along with their lead
Did I say when?
The singer doubles down on their control and questions the listener's assumptions
Such a beautiful land
The environment or situation around the artist is visually appealing
Such a beautiful sin I say
Despite the beauty, something immoral or wrong is happening
Just when you pull me in I push away
The listener's actions may seem inviting, but the singer resists
That little devil on my shoulder says
The singer's darker thoughts or impulses are represented by a devil
I'll make you do those things you did
The darker thoughts or impulses may lead the artist to repeat past mistakes
That little devil on my shoulder screams
The darker thoughts or impulses become more forceful or demanding
"I think you found your way"
The singer acknowledges that the listener has the potential for negative actions or thoughts
Your god ain't much of a know-it-all
The singer repeats their critique of a higher power
No, he's nothing at all
The artist reiterates the lack of value or reliability of this higher power
There's no way out for you
The artist suggests that the listener is trapped or stuck in a negative situation
But you can follow me, just follow me down
The artist offers themselves as a guide or path out of this negative situation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David J Brenner, Dean Henning Back, Tyler Patrick Connolly
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