Ain't No Way
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If I believed there were a god
Cut in the starry firmament
But as it is that's just a lie
And I'm here eating up the boredom
On an island of cement
Give me your ecstasy I'll feel it
Open window and I'll steal it
This ain't no love that's guiding me
Some days I'm bursting at the seams
With all my half remembered dreams
And then it shoots me down again
I feel the dampness as it creeps
I hear you coughing in your sleep
Beneath a broken window pane
Tomorrow girl I'll buy you chips
A lollipop to stain your lips
And it'll all be right as rain
This ain't no love that's guiding me
This ain't no love that's guiding me
No it ain't no love guiding me
No it ain't no love guiding me
No it ain't no love guiding me
This ain't no love that's guiding me
This ain't no love that's guiding me
On winter trees the fruit of rain
Is hanging trembling in the branches
Like a thousand diamond buds
And waiting there in every pause
That old familiar fear that claws you
Tells you nothing ain't no good
Then pulling back you see it all
Down here so laughable and small
Hardly a quiver in the dirt
This ain't no love that's guiding me
The first verse of "Ain't no way" by grey. explores a yearning for meaning and purpose in the midst of the mundane. The singer imagines that if he could believe in a god, it might do him some good, but recognizes that this idea is just a lie. Instead, he is stuck on an "island of cement," trapped in boredom. He seeks a fleeting pleasure, "ecstasy," by any means necessary, even if it means stealing it through an open window. This verse sets up a sense of despair and a lack of direction, as the singer feels lost in his search for something to believe in.
The second verse continues this sense of disillusionment, describing the singer's half-remembered dreams that leave him feeling empty when reality sets back in. The dampness and coughing suggest an unhealthy environment, and the broken window pane reinforces the idea of being stuck and unable to escape. Despite this, the singer promises a small act of kindness to make things "right as rain" – but this promise seems feeble against the weight of the emotional weight he carries.
The third verse of the song takes a turn towards nature, describing the fruit of the rain as hanging "trembling in the branches." The imagery is beautiful, but the old familiar fear that claws the singer remains. This verse explores the theme of the insignificance of human problems in the face of nature, with the singer acknowledging that his problems are "laughable and small" in comparison. The repetition of "this ain't no love that's guiding me" reinforces the sense of feeling lost and alone, without any sense of purpose or direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe that it would do me good
If I believed there were a god
Cut in the starry firmament
But as it is that's just a lie
And I'm here eating up the boredom
On an island of cement
Give me your ecstasy I'll feel it
Open window and I'll steal it
Baby like it's heaven sent
The singer wonders if believing in God would give them purpose, but acknowledges that it's a lie. They're bored and trapped in a mundane existence. They long for excitement and will take it wherever they can find it.
This ain't no love that's guiding me
Some days I'm bursting at the seams
With all my half remembered dreams
And then it shoots me down again
I feel the dampness as it creeps
I hear you coughing in your sleep
Beneath a broken window pane
Tomorrow girl I'll buy you chips
A lollipop to stain your lips
And it'll all be right as rain
The singer denies that love is guiding them, but sometimes they feel overwhelmed by their dreams and desires. They also feel the weight of their lows and the struggles of those around them. However, despite these hardships, they still have hope for the future and small joys to look forward to.
No it ain't no love guiding me
No it ain't no love guiding me
No it ain't no love guiding me
The singer repeats their denial of love guiding them, reinforcing their stance and emotions.
This ain't no love that's guiding me
This ain't no love that's guiding me
On winter trees the fruit of rain
Is hanging trembling in the branches
Like a thousand diamond buds
And waiting there in every pause
That old familiar fear that claws you
Tells you nothing ain't no good
Then pulling back you see it all
Down here so laughable and small
Hardly a quiver in the dirt
This ain't no love that's guiding me
The singer once again emphasizes that love isn't guiding them. They observe the beauty of nature, but also acknowledge the underlying fear that permeates life. However, in the grand scheme of things, everything seems small and insignificant.
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Written by: DAVID GRAY
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@annycabrera4118
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she's goes away
Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know
Hey I oughta leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, woh woh
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
@user-nb7co9hs3g
That drummer knows EXACTLY where she's gone.
@GurbetciAri
adsadasdsadas
@dilettavalbusa4134
believe me, at least once a year I come to listen this marvelous song AND to read this exact comment...
@sistertracy-thechurchofroc6574
He looks like he may not know she's gone yet. 😂
@Kibafan
@@dilettavalbusa4134 no joke, i always remember it too xD
@parveendosanjh7195
😂too funny
@SnailOink
The drummer is called James Gadson. He made a song in 1972 called Good Vibrations and he is still alive today.
@user-ux6oz6rj3l
Good Vibrations from the beach boys
@kingadalou
All jokes aside, the drummer looks so happy and at peace.
@valerierechel8097
Hope Bill is at peace as well. We all miss him😪.