Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Go
So here we go again
Another time but it feels the same
Got sick of waiting here
Set sail on the concrete waves
No survivors left to save
Too late for the walking dead
We'll make it on our own
Breathing our own air
'Cause no one else will care
And no one really knows
Need more room to shout
Time is running out
But even through your doubts
We will still be here
We will still be here
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
Don't try to save me
Moving on to a different place
People hide but I see the face
The one that's full of hate
They're apathy's not infecting us
Maybe they ride on a different bus
Realize that we'll never change
We'll make it on our own
Breathing our own air
'Cause no one else will care
And no one really knows
Need more room to shout
Time is running out
But even through your doubts
We will still be here
We will still be here
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
Don't try to save me
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa
Last time I'll fall
Oh whoa, oh whoa-whoa
This is the last time I'll fall
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
No one save me
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
Don't try to save me
So here we go again
Another time but it feels the same
Got sick of waiting here
Set sail on the concrete waves
No survivors left to save
Too late for the walking dead
We'll make it on our own
Breathing our own air
'Cause no one else will care
And no one really knows
Need more room to shout
Time is running out
But even through your doubts
We will still be here
We will still be here
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
Don't try to save me
Moving on to a different place
People hide but I see the face
The one that's full of hate
They're apathy's not infecting us
Maybe they ride on a different bus
Realize that we'll never change
We'll make it on our own
Breathing our own air
'Cause no one else will care
And no one really knows
Need more room to shout
Time is running out
But even through your doubts
We will still be here
We will still be here
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
Don't try to save me
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa
Last time I'll fall
Oh whoa, oh whoa-whoa
This is the last time I'll fall
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
No one save me
Seeing all I see and I still kill
Still kill the old way
I'm gonna die before I fall
Don't try to save me
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
"I'm gonna die before I fall; don't try to save me"
This is one of my fav tracks on the album... I just love it... It's also one of the best live!\m/
dude this is my favorite song on the album. are missy and i the only ones?
Really good song.
its got awesome intro and is generally just great but that can be said for basically any lostprophets song..hmm
does anyone know why they canceled the tour date for georgia? I was going to get my tickets and the bitch told me they canceled! I was sooo damn excited... i love them!
good song by the way...
awsome song. probily refering to one of the video games they play.
not a clue what it means but has to be theyre best opening song! (rock on download scotland '04)
THE HELL! what happend to all of the lost Prophets commants and song! any way I have no clue what this song is about mabye it is about. probliby about one of their video games they have played
lol.. don't try to find any meaning worth caring about within songs by lost prophets or any nu-metal band...