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Oh No
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I can put my ear to the ground
And sing a long now
Sing a long now
We were peas in a pod
Gotta thank almighty god
That we're together
Oh no,
Oh no
Fell a glance in the air
You can see what's way up there
In the stars now
In the stars now
There's no reason or rhyme
That can keep up with the time
So run along now
Run along now
Oh no,
Oh no,
Oh no
Heartbreak it looks like a snake in the grass
Oh no,
Oh no
Sweet dreams falling asleep at the wheel again
Oh no
Oh no alright come on
Yeah
Yeah
The lyrics of Dr. Dog's "Oh No" open up with a paradox asking for a response from the dead by making a sound. This can be interpreted as a plea to those who have departed and are watching over from beyond, as the singer tries to connect with them by listening to the ground. The following lines take on a more optimistic tone as the singer is grateful for the presence of the people in their life, calling them peas in a pod, and thanking the almighty for keeping them together. This line can be interpreted metaphorically as an expression of gratitude for having people who provide companionship and support in life.
The next verse takes on a more philosophical slant as the singer reflects on the vastness of the universe by commenting on the stars. The singer suggests that there is no reason or explanation to be found as to why things are the way they are, and therefore we just have to run along and make the best of what is presented to us. The last two verses contain introspective remarks on heartbreak and the dangers of falling asleep at the wheel of life. The song ends with the repeated 'Oh no' chorus, which is open to interpretation but can be seen as an exclamation of worry, fear or surprise.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're dead make a sound
Even though you're gone, make your presence felt so that I can feel you with me
I can put my ear to the ground
I'll listen intently in the hopes of hearing your voice and feeling your presence
And sing a long now
Let's keep the connection alive by singing our favorite songs together, even if it's just me doing the singing
We were peas in a pod
We were as close as two things can be, and I am thankful for that
Gotta thank almighty god
I'm grateful for the gifts that come into my life even if they've passed on from this one
That we're together
Despite time and the lengths of the universe, I feel that we're still together
Fell a glance in the air
I looked up and saw the unknown, and it gave me cause for concern
You can see what's way up there
The stars and skies hold answers that we don't often see
In the stars now
Whatever it is that's out there is not something we can readily explain or understand
There's no reason or rhyme
As much as we try to make sense of things, we can't always do it
That can keep up with the time
Even as time goes on and things change, we may not always keep up or understand the new world we find ourselves in
So run along now
I'll go my own way because nothing will ever fully make sense, but I'm not giving up
Heartbreak it looks like a snake in the grass
Grief and heartbreak are things that can be hidden or disguised so it's important to stay vigilant
Sweet dreams falling asleep at the wheel again
I keep nodding off and losing sight of things that matter, so I hope I have the chance to dream of better things
Oh no alright come on
Despite the heaviness of everything, I'm going to try and lift myself up and keep going
Yeah
I'll keep moving forward even though I don't have all the answers
Yeah
An affirmation of the previous sentiment
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KASIM SULTON, THOMMY PRICE
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