No More
the alley Lyrics

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My knees are shaking
My hands are numb
All the words I had in my head are done
I ring your doorbell, and you take too long
'cause you already know, there's something wrong

But don't hate me, when I say this
I know it might be hard, and I don't know where to start

I'm gonna hurt you, but I have to
There's no better words to say,
that I don't love you that way - Anymore

Anymore
Anymore
Anymore

You looking down, to find something to say
You look at me, and I look away
You say you'll love me forever
I say that time will prove you wrong
'Cause how I used to feel, is gone

So don't hate me, when I say this
I know it might be hard, and I don't know where to start
I'm gonna hurt you, but I have to
There's no better words to say,
that I don't love you that way - Anymore
Anymore
Anymore

Anymore

I remember when, we never [?] again
And you say this was a lie
Would you rather, that I pretend
I feel the same, as I did then?
I don't wanna lie, anymore
Anymore
Anymore
Anymore

So don't hate me, you won't make me change my mind
I know it might be hard, but i don't know where to start
I'm gonna hurt you, but I have to
There's no better words to say,
that I don't love you that way - Anymore
Anymore

Anymore
Anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "No More" by The Alley is a heartbreaking ballad about the end of a romantic relationship. The lyrics depict the singer trying to find the courage to tell their partner that they no longer feel the same way about them. They describe physical symptoms of anxiety like shaking knees and numb hands, which add to the emotional intensity of the song. When they finally tell their partner the truth, they are honest about how much it is going to hurt but they have to do it anyway.

The song's chorus repeats the word "anymore" to emphasize that the singer's feelings have changed and they can't go back to the way things used to be. The partner tries to make excuses and promises to love the singer forever, but they know that things will never be the same. The song ends with the singer pleading with their partner not to hate them and reiterating that they have to end the relationship.

Overall, "No More" is a poignant and emotional song that explores the painful process of falling out of love with someone. The line "there's no better words to say, that I don't love you that way" captures the difficulty of breaking someone's heart while also acknowledging that it is better to be honest than to pretend.

Line by Line Meaning

My knees are shaking
I am feeling extremely nervous and frightened.

My hands are numb
I cannot feel my hands and they are likely trembling due to my immense nervousness.

All the words I had in my head are done
I cannot think of any more things to say because of how nervous and scared I am.

I ring your doorbell, and you take too long
I have arrived at your doorstep, but it seems like you're taking a long time to answer, maybe because you already sense something is wrong.

'cause you already know, there's something wrong
You probably have some idea that something bad is about to happen and that is why you are slow to answer the door.

I'm gonna hurt you, but I have to
I know that what I am about to say is going to hurt you, but I have to do it for my own sake and for the sake of honesty.

There's no better words to say, that I don't love you that way - Anymore
I have fallen out of love with you and there is no gentle way to say it except to be honest and say that I don't feel the same way anymore.

You looking down, to find something to say
You are probably at a loss for words and unable to think of anything to say because of the shock of what I have just told you.

You say you'll love me forever
You promise that you will always love me forever, but I know that I no longer feel the same and thus cannot reciprocate that sentiment.

'Cause how I used to feel, is gone
The way I felt for you before is gone, and I cannot pretend or force myself to feel the same way again.

I remember when, we never [?] again
I remember when we were happy and in love, but unfortunately, these feelings are no longer present and cannot be brought back.

And you say this was a lie
You say that those happy memories were all for nothing and that I have been lying about my feelings for some time now.

Would you rather, that I pretend
Would you prefer that I pretend to love you when I no longer do? It's better to be honest and move on from this situation.

So don't hate me, you won't make me change my mind
I know that you might not like what I am about to say, but please don't hate me for it. Nothing you say will change my mind.

I know it might be hard, but I don't know where to start
I understand that this will be difficult for you to hear, but I don't know how to approach this in a gentle way. I just need to be honest and straightforward.

Anymore
I don't feel the same way anymore and cannot pretend otherwise.

Writer(s): Ella Mary Mcmahon, Eric Turner, Eshraque Mughal

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