Yellow Machinegun is an all girl hardcore/crossover thrash act from Osaka, … Read Full Bio ↴Yellow Machinegun is an all girl hardcore/crossover thrash act from Osaka, Japan. Often confused as a J-Rock band due to their appearance as well as album titles like 'Bean Balls', the band has in fact shared the stage with acts that range from Slayer to Motörhead to S.O.D. (with whom they later recorded a split E.P.).

Members: Kaori Okumura - Bass, Vocals; Kyoko Moriya - Guitar; Tamami Okado - Drums.

NO WAY
Yellow Machinegun Lyrics

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Words of radio waves are flying
Live words are dying off
How long have your
hands been cold?
How long have your
hands been cold?
The cup overflows with worry
In the box is empty

The cup overflows with worry
In the box is empty
No way A peace of day
No way A peace of day

You force the same style box
to me
But you wanna different shape
to me
You feel relieved
in this shelter
and getting weaker
The cup overflows with worry
In the box is empty
The cup overflows with worry
In the box is empty
No way A peace of day
No way A peace of day

No way A peace of day
No way A peace of day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yellow Machinegun's "No Way" discuss the contrast between words that are spoken or broadcasted through radios, and the words that are truly alive and meaningful. The singer seems to lament the loss of these real, live words, and asks how long one's hands have been cold - perhaps a metaphor for how long someone has felt unfeeling or numb to the world around them.

The cup overflowing with worry and the empty box represent the anxieties and emptiness that the singer feels; these ideas are repeated throughout the song, perhaps to emphasize their significance. The final repeating line of "No way a peace of day" seems to suggest that true peace or contentment is currently unattainable.

The second half of the song shifts focus slightly, as the singer seems to be addressing someone else who is imposing a certain way of thinking or living onto them, despite their desire for something different. The singer notes that the other person feels safe and secure in their shelter, but that this safety is causing them to grow weaker.

Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find genuine meaning and connection in a world where technology and societal norms can make such things difficult to attain.

Line by Line Meaning

Words of radio waves are flying
Communication and information are being transmitted and exchanged.

Live words are dying off
Actual conversations and real connections are disappearing.

How long have your hands been cold?
When was the last time you truly reached out to another person and made a genuine connection?

The cup overflows with worry
There is an abundance of anxiety and stress present.

In the box is empty
Despite appearances, there is a lack of fulfilling and meaningful experiences.

No way A peace of day
It seems impossible to achieve a sense of calm or serenity in the current state of affairs.

You force the same style box to me
Others may try to push conformity and uniformity onto you.

But you wanna different shape to me
However, you crave and desire individuality and uniqueness.

You feel relieved in this shelter and getting weaker
While it may provide temporary comfort, staying in your comfort zone or limiting yourself can ultimately weaken you.

No way A peace of day
Once again, it feels impossible to attain a sense of calm or contentment at the present moment.

No way A peace of day
The repetition of this phrase highlights the despair of feeling stuck and unable to progress towards a more peaceful existence.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: okumura kawori / oosumi tamami / moriya kyouko

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