We're About 9 Lyrics


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there must have been a time
when i could have said no
before commitment found the secret
to killing me slow

and i am entirely too young
to feel so old
like everything within me has turned
tired and cold

where is my confidence?
what happened to muse?
i traded my best qualities for a
bitter man's world view
somehow i never seem to have
anything to lose

and in my time spent in self pity
have i missed my chance to choose?

there must have been a time
when i could have said no
to all the bricks that build around me
keeping me inside this hole


but you know it wasn't always like this
time before i sold all the rights
to my own sanity
to the last piece of my soul


what a beautiful time it was
and i could breath in and smile
take it all in, in moderation
knowing i'd be here quite a while

where is my confidence?
what happened to muse?
i traded my best qualities for a
bitter man's world view
somehow i never seem to have
anything to lose

and in my time spent in self pity
have i missed my chance to choose?

where is my confidence?
what happened to muse?
i traded my best qualities for a
bitter man's world view
somehow i never seem to have
anything to lose

and in my time spent in self pity
have i missed my chance to choose?





and in my time
have i missed my chance?

Overall Meaning

The song "No" by We're About 9 speaks about the singer's regret towards committing to something that slowly kills them. The lyrics suggest that the singer could have said no earlier and avoided reaching a point where everything within them has turned "tired and cold." The singer regrets having lost their best qualities and confidence, and questions if it was worth trading them for a "bitter man's world view."


The repeated questions of "where is my confidence? What happened to muse?" suggest that the singer is struggling with their identity and purpose. The lines "somehow I never seem to have anything to lose" indicates that the singer may feel like they have hit rock bottom and have nothing left to lose. The last line "and in my time, have I missed my chance?" suggests that the singer fears that they may have missed an opportunity to change their fate.


The song explores themes of regret, identity, missed opportunities, and internal struggles. It is relatable to anyone who has reached a point in their life where they feel stuck in a situation they committed to but now regret. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped and needing to break free, but also acknowledging that it may be too late to turn back.


Line by Line Meaning

there must have been a time
Reflecting on a past where there was a chance to say no


when i could have said no
Reflecting on the missed opportunity to say no before making a commitment


before commitment found the secret
Before making a commitment, something has been hidden from me


to killing me slow
This commitment is slowly killing me


and i am entirely too young
I am too young to feel as old as I do


to feel so old
Despite my age, I feel old and tired


like everything within me has turned
I feel as though everything inside me has changed


tired and cold
I am worn out and devoid of feeling


where is my confidence?
Questioning the loss of self-assurance


what happened to muse?
Wondering where inspiration went


i traded my best qualities for a
Exchanged my positive attributes for a negative worldview


bitter man's world view
Negative outlook on life


somehow i never seem to have
I always feel like I have nothing to lose


anything to lose
There is no risk in what I do


and in my time spent in self pity
Reflecting on time spent feeling sorry for myself


have i missed my chance to choose?
Wondering if it's too late to make a different choice


to all the bricks that build around me
Feeling trapped by the things that surround me


keeping me inside this hole
Feeling trapped and unable to escape


but you know it wasn't always like this
There was a time when things were different


time before i sold all the rights
Reflecting on the time when I gave up control of my life


to my own sanity
I gave up control of my own mental health


to the last piece of my soul
Until I had nothing left to give


what a beautiful time it was
Looking back on a time that was better


and i could breath in and smile
Reflecting on being content and happy


take it all in, in moderation
Enjoying life without overindulging


knowing i'd be here quite a while
Having hope for the future


and in my time
Contemplating on my life


have i missed my chance?
Wondering if there are still choices to be made




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Prarambha Dahal

one of the most inspirational movies ever!!

Ernest Gamez

Great movie, loved the speech.

maxwesty

Only Sean could have done this so well.

byseee

Why did you cut the beginning of his sermon? The funniest part!

Katusha polany

Incredible performance ... 😂😂😂😂😂

Marcos Paulo Gomes Mas

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Hugo Oliveira

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Lua Veli

This is a very wise sermon though! Seriously, just take this part:
" Everything happens to everybody! ". Seneca perfectly could have said that too. And of course:
" Is God good?? I don't know! ( Well said Father...I have serious doubts about it too..)

David Leary

When your finally ordained as a preist be like...

Yayan Mulyanti

The best. Favorite movie favorite actor actress

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